A Modern MES System for FactoriesThat Need Results — Not 18-Month Implementations.
MikroMES is a cloud-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) built for small and medium factories. Track downtime, monitor production, manage inventory, and handle maintenance — all in one platform. Deploy in 60 seconds. Free for up to 5 stations.
✓ Free forever for up to 5 stations · ✓ Deploy in 60 seconds · ✓ No IT required
What is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)?
A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is software that tracks and manages production on the factory floor in real time. It captures downtime events, monitors production output, tracks inventory movement, and coordinates maintenance — giving factory managers instant visibility into what's happening across every line and shift. Traditionally, MES platforms have been complex enterprise systems requiring months of implementation, dedicated IT teams, and six-figure budgets.
Why MikroMES is Different
Modular, not monolithic
Pick the modules you need — downtime, production, inventory, maintenance. Pay only for what you use. No 100-feature licence for the 3 you actually need.
Cloud-native, not on-premise
No servers, no IT department, no consultants. Deploy your cloud-based MES from any browser in 60 seconds flat.
Built for operators, not engineers
Mobile-first production management software that any factory floor worker can use without training. Tap, log, done.
Why most MES systems fail SME factories
Legacy MES systems were designed for Fortune 500 companies with dedicated IT departments, 18-month implementation windows, and unlimited budgets. When an SME factory tries to adopt these platforms, the result is predictable: the same bloated product, the same consultants, and the same six-figure bill — for a factory floor with 3 production lines.
Months to go live
The average MES implementation takes 9–24 months. Downtime problems cost factories money every single day they wait.
Six-figure entry costs
Implementation fees, professional services, training, hardware. A factory is five figures in before a single operator has touched the screen.
No one actually uses it
Operators don't adopt overly complex systems. The dashboard collects dust while the floor runs on paper and WhatsApp.
MikroMES vs. Other MES Systems
We have respect for what the big players built. It's just not built for you.
Tulip / Vorne
No-code platforms
Siemens / SAP
Enterprise MES
MikroMES
Modular SaaS
Competitor pricing and timelines based on publicly available information and industry benchmarks. Actual figures vary.
Buy what you need. Use it today.
No monolithic platform. No 100-feature licence for the 3 you actually use. Each module solves one problem, brilliantly.
SnapTrack
"We don't know why the line stopped."
Log stoppages in 3 seconds. Standardized reason codes. Real-time dashboard.
Alternative to: manual paper logs, Excel trackers, Vorne XL
Deploy SnapTrack FreePace
"Are we winning the shift?"
Real-time target vs. actual on large-format displays. Every operator knows the score.
Alternative to: whiteboard counts, Andon board hardware
Deploy Pace FreeBinTrack
"Where did our materials go?"
Real-time visibility for high-value items without a full WMS implementation.
Alternative to: ERP inventory modules, WMS systems
Deploy BinTrack FreeRequestRepair
"I called maintenance an hour ago!"
QR-driven work tickets bridge the gap between production and maintenance. Instant, accountable, paperless.
Alternative to: phone calls, paper work orders, CMMS overkill
Deploy RequestRepair FreeBuilt-in AI Agent — No Add-Ons Required
While competitors charge extra for AI add-ons, MikroMES ships with FabAI, a built-in AI agent that works across all modules. Ask it anything about your production data and get instant insights.
60+ years on the floor.0% interest in complexity.
MikroMES isn't built by generalist developers who learned manufacturing from a whitepaper. It's built by MES veterans who spent more than six decades collectively watching bloated platforms collect dust while operators kept running on paper.
“Built by veterans with 60+ years of combined MES experience who saw why the giants fail. We removed the bloat to focus on the 1% improvement that changes the other 99%.”
The Founders
Years
Combined Experience
Simple, Transparent MES Pricing — Starts at $0
Per module. No per-user fees. No implementation surprises. Start free and scale only when you see the value.
Free
Up to 5 stations
- All module features
- Unlimited logs
- Live dashboard
- CSV export
Basic
Up to 25 stations
- Everything in Free
- 25 station kiosks
- Analytics & reporting
- Priority support
Pro
Up to 50 stations
- Everything in Basic
- 50 station kiosks
- Advanced analytics
- API access
At $50/month for 25 stations, that's $2.00 per station per month. A competitor's implementation fee alone buys you 20+ years of MikroMES Basic.
Annual billing saves 16.6% · Full pricing details
MikroMES vs. Legacy Complexity
Watch how quickly you can move from "no data" to "live floor visibility."
Implement in minutes.Not months.
You've seen what the alternatives cost. MikroMES is free to start, live in 60 seconds, and built by people who've spent 20 years watching the complexity trap claim another factory. Don't be that factory.
SAP, Siemens, Tulip, and Vorne are trademarks of their respective owners. MikroMES is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these entities.