M1 vs. QT9 ERP Comparison


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		Related Products MRPeasy The AI-powered MRP software for growing manufacturers. Ideal for companies with 10 - 200 employees MRPeasy helps small manufacturers grow with easy-to-use tools that cover all the essentials they need to manage their production. Having built the first cloud-based MRP platform in 2014, we offer user-friendly software-as-a-service that covers everything from production planning to CRM, skipping all the features that are too complex or irrelevant for small manufacturers. This means smaller manufacturers get access to powerful production planning tools, levelling the playing field with larger competitors. With MRPeasy, you know exactly how much your products cost and when they’re ready, helping you to steer your business effectively. MRPeasy integrates with leading accounting software like QuickBooks and Xero and e-commerce platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce, providing a comprehensive, fully integrated business management solution. 252 Ratings Visit Website Epicor Kinetic Epicor Kinetic is a cloud-first, AI-powered ERP platform for manufacturing organizations. It includes modules for financial management, supply chain, production management, inventory, quality, service, analytics, project management, CRM, and compliance. Built for discrete, make-to-order, engineer-to-order, and mixed-mode manufacturers, Kinetic supports planning and scheduling, materials management, shop floor coordination, and multi-site operations in one system. The platform provides browser-based access, role-based workflows, integration and extensibility tools, IIoT-related capabilities, and support for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployment. Epicor Prism extends the platform with AI-supported automation and decision support for selected ERP tasks. 533 Ratings Visit Website Infor M3 Efficiently executing the complex processes of enterprise manufacturers and distributors. Infor M3 is a cloud-based, manufacturing and distribution ERP system that leverages the latest technologies to provide an exceptional user experience and powerful analytics in a multicompany, multicountry, and multisite platform. Infor M3 and related CloudSuite™ industry solutions include industry-leading functionality for the chemical, distribution, equipment, fashion, food and beverage, and industrial manufacturing industries. Staying ahead of the competition means staying agile. Our new capabilities bring improved data-driven insights and streamlined workflows to help you make informed decisions and take quick action. 156 Ratings Visit Website Global Shop Solutions We simplify your manufacturing.™ Global Shop Solutions AI-integrated ERP software provides the applications needed to deliver a quality part on time, every time from quote to cash and everything in between, including shop management, scheduling, inventory, accounting, quality control, CRM and 25 more. Built with AI in mind, our software helps manufacturers make smarter, data-driven decisions that improve efficiency and visibility. Available in the cloud or on premise, our manufacturing customers benefit from real-time inventory accuracy, improved on-time delivery, lower administrative costs, increased sales and improved customer service. Headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas includes a state-of-the-art R&D facility and Global Shop Solutions training center. Through its offices in the U.S., Mexico, Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, the company supports thousands of manufacturing facilities in over 25 countries and more than 30 industries. 77 Ratings Visit Website Fishbowl Fishbowl is the #1 selling manufacturing and warehouse management software for QuickBooks. Designed for small and medium-sized businesses, including manufacturers, distributors, and service providers, Fishbowl gives businesses the flexibility to stay within the QuickBooks platform for accounting while seamlessly integrating advanced inventory features with it. It also offers multi-location tracking, work orders, bills of materials, barcoding, shipping, auto reorder points, and integrations with EDI, shopping carts, merchant services, and other business solutions. If you are looking for an affordable inventory management solution that can help your business take advantage of the latest technology to streamline operations and save time and money, Fishbowl is a great option. 1,141 Ratings Visit Website Total ETO Total ETO is the only fully web-based ERP/ MRP system for Engineer To Order manufacturers. Our software solves the common problems Custom Machine Builders face, so they can increase efficiency, accuracy, and profitability. -Our 2-way native CAD integration with SolidWorks and Inventor saves time and money throughout the organization, especially in engineering. Spreadsheets and double entries are eliminated, so your designers can spend more time designing! -Parts can be released to procurement in stages, including long-lead components. This keeps your projects on time and on budget. -Sales will be able to estimate projects with precision and ease, thanks to the data Total ETO collects and organizes. -Empower management with real-time info by tracking project workflow. You'll see job costing and other reporting metrics at all stages of a project. 45 Ratings Visit Website Sutton Sutton (formerly Digit Software) is an AI-native operating system built for companies that manage physical operations, from manufacturing and inventory to distribution and beyond. It gives you a powerful, all-in-one core that runs your operations out of the box, with the flexibility to extend, shape, and mold it to fit exactly how your business works. With Sutton Studio, teams can build and launch their own custom apps directly on the platform using natural language, no code required, with permissions inherited from the tools they already use. The result is a system that adapts to your business in minutes, not months. The platform includes capabilities for supplier management, serialized and lot-based inventory tracking, bills of materials and routings, production scheduling, quality control, guided picking and packing, and order fulfillment. It features a built-in B2B portal for customer and distributor collaboration, job scheduling for production and service teams, and integrations with accounting and commerce tools such as QuickBooks and Shopify and so much more. By connecting systems that were once siloed, and letting teams extend the platform themselves instead of waiting on a vendor roadmap, Sutton becomes the real-time, AI-native operating system for product-based businesses, giving companies visibility, accuracy, and confidence across every process. 39 Ratings Visit Website SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition SAP Cloud ERP is the premier ERP solution for growth-focused organizations. Seamlessly integrating AI, and predictive analytics, it empowers businesses to digitally transform and streamline processes end to end. Leveraging built-in industry best practices, SAP Cloud ERP accelerates implementation while ensuring precision and flexibility across all functions. Its intuitive interface simplifies complexity, delivering real-time insights that drive strategic, data-driven decisions. Unlock new growth potential, streamline operations, and future-proof your organization in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape. SAP S/4HANA Public Edition isn’t just an ERP system it’s the cornerstone of sustained success. SOX & GAAP compliance Financial controls, forecasting & Reports, Treasury & tax Process Automation (AI, Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation) Supply Chain & Inventory Templated Integrations Manufacturing and the ability to scale... 4,559 Ratings Visit Website Epicor Connected Process Control Epicor Connected Process Control (CPC) is a flexible no-code/low-code MES and manufacturing operations platform that helps manufacturers improve quality, consistency, and visibility across production and assembly operations. Create digital work instructions with multimedia content, guide operators through critical tasks, connect equipment and devices across the shop floor, and capture production and quality data without extensive programming. CPC provides product traceability with a complete historical record of each product's build and inspection history. Real-time insights into quality, performance, defects, rework, and production trends help teams identify issues faster, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement. Manufacturers use CPC to standardize production and assembly processes, improve operator consistency, and support assembly verification, error proofing, quality inspections, and production monitoring across the shop floor. Whether deployed in a single work cell, across multiple production lines, or enterprise-wide, CPC scales to support manufacturers of all sizes. Available on-premises or in the cloud, it adapts to your operational requirements and manufacturing processes. 4 Ratings Visit Website Flowlens Flowlens - built by a small business, designed for small businesses. Flowlens is end-to-end business management software designed specifically for growing SME manufacturers around the world. Whether you’re scaling production, managing complex supply chains, or improving customer service, Flowlens brings your people, processes, and data together in one connected platform. With Flowlens, you can: • Centralize your business information in one secure, cloud-based system • Manage customers, suppliers, and inventory with complete visibility • Streamline production and capacity planning • Automatically identify stock shortages and create purchase orders • Handle multi-level BOMs and production routings with ease • Manage unlimited SKUs across your product lines • Maintain traceability and quality compliance • Control multi-site and multi-level stock operations • Deliver exceptional after-sales service with full product history • Integrate seamlessly with Xero, QuickBooks and Sage. 39 Ratings Visit Website
About M1 is a subscription cloud-based or on-premise ERP software for discrete manufacturers, enabling you to tie your business operations together in one system to centralize your data. It lets you coordinate and share data across various functions within your business from estimating, purchasing, inventory management, scheduling, production, shipping, and more. The solution is suitable for small to midsize companies that manufacture via repetitive, make-to-stock, make-to-order and engineer-to-order processes. M1’s product configurator provides a multi-level, automated configuration that builds product configurations from a BOM. Users can also add additional rules and formulas after the wizard is complete. The system also offers features for inventory barcoding, shop floor control and customizable reporting through integration with Crystal Reports. Other key features include MRP, Alerts and Automation, BAM, "Smart Screen Technology", and the M1 Design Studio to customize M1	About QT9 ERP is a validated enterprise resource planning solution built for life sciences and other regulated manufacturers. Designed to connect production, inventory, quality, and accounting in one secure platform, QT9 ERP helps teams simplify operations and maintain full traceability from raw material to finished product. The system integrates seamlessly with QT9 QMS for end-to-end compliance visibility and audit readiness. Available cloud-based or on-premise, QT9 ERP supports FDA and ISO requirements while offering configurable workflows, real-time analytics, and multi-site control. With unlimited training, support, and system validation included, QT9 empowers organizations to eliminate manual processes, reduce production errors, and scale efficiently with confidence. Start your free trial or book a personalized demo today.
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported	Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Small and medium-sized discrete/mixed-mode manufacturers	Audience Small to mid-sized manufacturers in the life sciences, biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical industries.
Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported	Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Supported	API Offers API Supported
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Pricing $30,000/starting Pricing dependent on number of users, complexity, and integrations. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Not Supported	Pricing $6000.00/one-time/user Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 4.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 4.0 / 5 Read all reviews	Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software
Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros In my humble opinion, this software has some of the best drilldown capabilities I've ever seen in a Tier3/Tier2 level ERP. M1 has also solved the age old problem of custom SQL queries that tend to be daunting for standard system users. The software allows users to create custom grids simply by selecting from a list of available tables and then adding headers. Behind the scenes it automatically writes the SQL code. This ability empowers daily users to easily access the data they need. Cons No software is perfect, and unfortunately one of the areas where M1 falls down a bit is on Deposit Invoices. The software can detect when a customer has a deposit, and apply it towards the final A/R Invoice, but if the situation arises where the original Deposit Invoice has to be credited, and a new Deposit Invoice issued, it tends to duplicate the deposit lines on the final A/R Invoice. The duplicate lines can be deleted, but that is an extra step that can be missed by a careless A/R person. If ECi would nip this issue in the bud, I'd be hard pressed to find something to complain about.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported	Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
Company Information ECI Software Solutions Founded: 1999 United States www.ecisolutions.com/manufacturers-and-job-shops/m1/	Company Information QT9 Software Founded: 2005 United States qt9software.com/erp
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Categories Capacity Planning Supported Discrete ERP Supported Electronics Manufacturing Supported Engineer to Order (ETO) Supported ERP Supported Inventory Management Supported Job Shop Supported Manufacturing Supported Manufacturing ERP Supported Manufacturing Execution Supported Mixed Mode ERP Supported MRP Supported Production Scheduling Supported Shop Floor Management Supported	Categories Accounting Supported Bill of Materials (BOM) Supported Business Management Supported Distribution ERP Supported Electronic Batch Records (EBR) Supported ERP Supported Inventory Control Supported Inventory Management Supported Manufacturing ERP Supported Manufacturing Inventory Management Supported MRP Supported Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Supported Reporting Supported Retail ERP Supported Shop Floor Management Supported
ERP Features Accounting Integration Supported Accounting Management Supported CRM Supported Dashboard Supported Distribution Management Supported Enterprise Asset Management Supported Financial Management Supported HR Management Supported Inventory Management Supported Order Management Supported Project Management Supported Purchase Order Management Supported Purchasing Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Sales Management Supported Supply Chain Management Supported Warehouse Management Supported Inventory Management Features Alerts/Notifications Supported Barcoding / RFID Supported Forecasting Supported Inventory Optimization Supported Kitting Not Supported Manufacturing Inventory Management Supported Mobile Access Not Supported Multi-Channel Management Supported Product Identification Supported Reorder Management Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Retail Inventory Management Supported Supplier Management Supported Warehouse Management Supported MRP Features Bills of Material Supported Compliance Management Not Supported Document Management Supported Forecasting Supported Formula Management Not Supported Inventory Management Supported Order Management Supported Process Manufacturing Not Supported Product Configurator Supported Production Scheduling Supported Quality Control Supported Quality Management Supported Quote Management Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Resource Management Supported Safety Management Supported Supplier Management Supported Supply Chain Management Supported Show More Features Job Shop Features Billing & Invoicing Supported Capacity Management Supported Job Costing Supported Job Tracking Supported Order Management Supported Purchasing Supported Quality Control Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported Scheduling Supported Shipping Management Supported Traceability Supported Work Order Management Supported Manufacturing Features Accounting Integration Supported ERP Supported Maintenance Management Supported MES Supported MRP Supported Purchase Order Management Supported Quality Management Supported Quotes/Estimates Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Safety Management Supported Shipping Management Supported Manufacturing Execution Features Document Management Supported Forecasting Supported Quality Control Supported Quote Management Supported Resource Management Supported Supplier Management Supported Supply Chain Management Supported Traceability Supported Production Scheduling Features "What If" Scenarios Supported Automated Scheduling Supported Bottleneck Optimization Supported Capacity Planning Supported Constraint Scheduling Supported Job Scheduling Supported Material Planning Supported Priority-Based Scheduling Supported Quality Control Supported	ERP Features Accounting Integration Supported Accounting Management Supported CRM Supported Dashboard Supported Distribution Management Supported Enterprise Asset Management Not Supported Financial Management Supported HR Management Not Supported Inventory Management Supported Order Management Supported Project Management Not Supported Purchase Order Management Supported Purchasing Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Sales Management Supported Supply Chain Management Supported Warehouse Management Supported Inventory Management Features Alerts/Notifications Supported Barcoding / RFID Supported Forecasting Supported Inventory Optimization Supported Kitting Supported Manufacturing Inventory Management Supported Mobile Access Supported Multi-Channel Management Not Supported Product Identification Supported Reorder Management Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Retail Inventory Management Not Supported Supplier Management Supported Warehouse Management Supported MRP Features Bills of Material Supported Compliance Management Supported Document Management Supported Forecasting Supported Formula Management Supported Inventory Management Supported Order Management Supported Process Manufacturing Supported Product Configurator Supported Production Scheduling Supported Quality Control Supported Quality Management Supported Quote Management Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Resource Management Not Supported Safety Management Supported Supplier Management Supported Supply Chain Management Supported Show More Features Accounting Features Accounts Payable Supported Accounts Receivable Supported Bank Reconciliation Supported Billing & Invoicing Supported Cash Management Not Supported CPA Firms Not Supported Cryptocurrency Support Not Supported Expense Tracking Not Supported Fixed Asset Management Not Supported Fund Accounting Not Supported General Ledger Supported Government Not Supported Multi-Currency Supported Nonprofits Not Supported Payroll Management Not Supported Project Accounting Not Supported Purchase Orders Supported Tax Management Not Supported Business Management Features Billing & Invoicing Supported CRM Not Supported Employee Management Supported Financial Management Supported Inventory Management Supported Marketing Management Not Supported Order Management Supported Point of Sale (POS) Not Supported Project Management Not Supported Purchasing Supported Scheduling Supported Time & Expense Tracking Not Supported Training Management Not Supported Vendor Management Supported Inventory Control Features Allocation Supported Barcoding Supported Cost Tracking Supported Forecasting Supported Item Management Supported Order Management Supported Procurement Management Supported Reorder Management Supported Serial Number Tracking Supported SKU / UPC Codes Supported Supplier Management Supported Reporting Features Customizable Dashboard Supported Data Source Connectors Not Supported Drag & Drop Not Supported Drill Down Supported Email Reports Not Supported Financial Reports Supported Forecasting Supported Marketing Reports Not Supported OLAP Not Supported Report Export Supported Sales Reports Supported Scheduled / Automated Reports Not Supported
Integrations Avalara Supported Axis LMS Supported EDI/HQ Supported KnowledgeSync Supported Microsoft Outlook Not Supported Net1 Supported Protected Flow Manufacturing Supported QuickBooks Accountants Supported QuickBooks Online Not Supported Sage 50 Not Supported Spreadsheet Server Supported uniPoint Quality Management Software Supported Show More Integrations View All 9 Integrations	Integrations Avalara Not Supported Axis LMS Not Supported EDI/HQ Not Supported KnowledgeSync Not Supported Microsoft Outlook Supported Net1 Not Supported Protected Flow Manufacturing Not Supported QuickBooks Accountants Not Supported QuickBooks Online Supported Sage 50 Supported Spreadsheet Server Not Supported uniPoint Quality Management Software Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 3 Integrations
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