OpenMES

5.9easy start · #19 of 31
in Manufacturing Execution Systems

Free to practise onnot on record
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Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Android, api, iOS, self-hosted, Web.

OpenMES is ranked #19 of 31 in manufacturing execution systems on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, API, iOS, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

OpenMES plans and pricing

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Community Free Full MES experience; designed for single-site operations getopenmes.com · 5 Oct 2026

Enterprise Not published Advanced modules · dedicated SLA support · professional services getopenmes.com · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on manufacturing execution systems

Free plan: Yes
Work order management: Yes
Quality management: Yes
Lot and serial traceability: Yes
Shop-floor data capture: Yes
Real-time dashboards: Yes
Deployment: hybrid
ERP integration: Yes

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The record

Product: OpenMES is a web-based, open-source Manufacturing Execution System that connects the factory floor with office operations.
Production features: The core includes real-time production monitoring, automatic OEE calculation, drag-and-drop Gantt scheduling, work orders, maintenance, and analytics.
Traceability and quality: OpenMES supports LOT and serial-number traceability, inline quality control with SPC charts, and audit trails.
Machine connectivity: The product connects to IoT and SCADA equipment using OPC UA, MQTT, and Modbus.
Integrations: A REST API supports connections to ERP, CMMS, LIMS, or other systems, and the site lists Wapro Mag and Subiekt NEXO PRO integration modules.
Enterprise-only capabilities: Enterprise adds advanced reports, organizational structure, workforce tools, inspection workflows, advanced warehouse functions, and advanced BOM visualization.
Security and telemetry: The repository says daily usage reporting is enabled by default, excludes entered production and personal data, and can be disabled in settings or with OPENMES_TELEMETRY=false.
Access controls: The documentation lists role-based access control and two-factor login in settings.
Support: Community users can use documentation, existing issues, and discussions for free support; Enterprise includes a named support engineer with guaranteed SLA response times.
Intended users: The documentation describes OpenMES as built for small and mid-sized manufacturers, while Enterprise addresses large-scale, multi-site, and regulated operations.
Mobile access: The repository documents installing the progressive web app on iOS and Android tablets, with offline work and automatic sync.
License: The repository describes the core as AGPL-3.0 and modules as AFL-3.0, and says commercial licenses are available for certain use cases.
Cloud status: The cloud version page says the hosted subscription platform is being explored and invites users to sign up for early access.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

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Sources

getopenmes.com/documentation/· checked 5 Oct 2026
getopenmes.com/enterprise/· checked 5 Oct 2026
github.com/Mes-Open/OpenMes· checked 5 Oct 2026
getopenmes.com/cloud-version-openmes-online-is-coming-· checked 5 Oct 2026