What is covered in this guide
Short answer: For manufacturers that have outgrown self-serve software, OnRamp Solutions is a stronger choice for you. OnRamp Solutions includes native MES, finite capacity scheduling, integrated QMS, and much more in one codebase.
Manufacturers with 20 to 150 employees who need native MES, EDI, and compliance in one system
Small manufacturers under 50 employees with simple routings and no automotive compliance needs
The table below compares how each platform approaches the core capabilities manufacturers depend on.
| Capability | OnRamp Solutions | MRPeasy |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | ✓ Single codebase built as one solution; every capability included without plan tiers | Cloud-based self-serve ERP software; key capabilities gated behind Professional, Enterprise, and Unlimited plans |
| MES and Shop Floor Execution | ✓ Native line-side operator execution screens, work instructions, and real-time job queues at the machine | Internet-kiosk shop floor reporting; no dedicated operator execution screens; iOS and Android apps for time logging |
| Finite Capacity Scheduling | ✓ Built into the core; accounts for machines, labor, and materials before releasing work | Included, but the master production schedule requires the Enterprise plan ($99/user/month) |
| Quality Management | ✓ Integrated QMS covering incoming inspection, in-process checks, non-conformance, PPAP, and FMEA; in base | Quality control on Professional plan and above; serial number tracking also requires Professional or higher |
| EDI | ✓ OEM EDI included natively; supports automotive customer release, ASN, and invoicing requirements | Available through third-party integration partners only; not a native capability |
| Nesting Integration | ✓ Included for sheet metal, plate, and tube; material optimization connected to job costing | Not available |
| Machine Monitoring | ✓ Included; real-time machine status visible and connected to scheduling | Not available |
| Automotive Compliance | ✓ PPAP, FMEA, IATF 16949, and OEM EDI supported natively | Not documented; no automotive compliance features |
| Maintenance Management | ✓ Included in base; no plan upgrade required | Available on Enterprise plan and above |
| Financials | ✓ Fully integrated; production, WIP, inventory valuation, and margins in one solution, no external sync | Built-in accounting module plus QuickBooks Online and Xero integrations |
| Implementation | ✓ Led by manufacturing specialists; guided implementation, no self-serve configuration required | Self-serve; optional paid training at $150/hour; advanced support plans separate |
| Target Company Size | ✓ Mid-market manufacturers, 20 to 150 employees | Up to 200 employees; strongest fit under 50 employees |
OnRamp Solutions wins on predictability. Every capability is in one codebase from day one, while MRPeasy gates quality, scheduling, and maintenance behind higher plan tiers that raise the real cost.
OnRamp Solutions
OnRamp Solutions has one codebase, one data model, and one permission structure. Shop floor execution, quality management, maintenance management, HR, and financial management were built together and work together. When a work order moves from planning to the floor to quality inspection to shipping to invoicing, the data exists once and every function uses it. No sync jobs, no version mismatches, nothing to reconcile.
MRPeasy
MRPeasy is a single product with tiered pricing that gates capabilities by plan level. Quality control, serial number tracking, subcontracting, maintenance management, multi-site support, the master production schedule, and barcode scanning require the Enterprise plan ($99/user/month) or Unlimited plan ($149/user/month). For manufacturers who need these from day one, the total cost is higher than the entry pricing suggests, and each upgrade affects every user seat.
OnRamp Solutions wins on the floor. It provides native, line-side operator execution screens, while MRPeasy offers internet-kiosk reporting with no dedicated execution screens.
OnRamp Solutions
Operators work from dedicated execution screens at the line. These screens show the current job queue, the correct revision, work instructions, and what to run next. Operators log start and stop times, record scrap, flag quality holds, and capture process data without leaving the machine. That data flows directly into job costing, production scheduling, and quality records, so supervisors see real-time production status without walking the floor.
MRPeasy
MRPeasy describes its shop floor capability as MES-level visibility through an internet-kiosk reporting interface. Workers log time and report order progress through it, but there are no dedicated operator execution screens designed for line-side use. Where operators need job-specific work instructions, real-time queue management, or in-process quality data capture at the machine, the kiosk model creates a gap between what the software shows and what the floor actually does.
OnRamp Solutions wins for regulated supply chains. Integrated QMS with PPAP, FMEA, and IATF 16949, plus native OEM EDI, are included.
OnRamp Solutions
Quality management covers incoming material inspection, in-process checks, non-conformance, corrective actions, PPAP documentation, and finished goods release, all attached to the same job, lot, and work order records used by production and inventory management. OnRamp Solutions also handles OEM EDI natively, so customer releases, ASNs, and invoicing flow to and from the OEM without a separate middleware tool. Standards supported include ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and AS9100.
MRPeasy
MRPeasy quality control covers incoming inspection and quality holds on the Professional plan ($69/user/month) and above; the Starter plan does not include it. It does not address PPAP, FMEA, or IATF 16949. EDI is listed under integrations through third-party partners, not as a native capability, so manufacturers with OEM EDI requirements must connect and maintain a separate EDI solution, adding cost and a second vendor to manage.
OnRamp Solutions wins on scheduling depth. Finite capacity scheduling, machine monitoring, and nesting integration are included.
OnRamp Solutions
OnRamp Solutions schedules against actual machine availability, labor capacity, tooling, and material before releasing work to the floor. Machine monitoring feeds real-time equipment status into the schedule, and nesting integration connects optimized cut plans for sheet, plate, and tube directly to job costing. When a customer asks for a delivery date, the answer comes from the schedule, not a scheduler’s gut feel.
MRPeasy
MRPeasy offers finite capacity scheduling and Gantt charts, but the master production schedule requires the Enterprise plan at $99 per user per month. It does not include machine monitoring or nesting integration. Shops that hit these limits typically patch the gap with spreadsheets or separate tools, which is the problem they were trying to solve in the first place.
The right choice depends on where your operation sits today and where it is headed. OnRamp Solutions is built for manufacturers who need shop floor execution, a quality program, compliance, and financial reporting working together from one solution.
✓ Supply automotive OEMs or Tier 1 customers with EDI requirements
✓ Need operator-facing execution screens at the machine, not a kiosk interface
✓ Have IATF 16949, PPAP, or formal customer quality data package requirements
✓ Run sheet metal, plate, or tube cutting and need material optimization in your cost data
✓ Need machine monitoring connected to your scheduling and job costing
✓ Have 30 or more employees and do not want capabilities gated behind plan upgrades
○ Have fewer than 30 employees and simple production routings
○ Have no automotive compliance or EDI obligations
○ Are comfortable managing accounting in QuickBooks or Xero externally
Think of MRPeasy as a solid starter home for small shops. It’s self-serve and accessible, but you’ll hit a paywall when you need advanced tools like quality control, maintenance management, or multi-site support. OnRamp Solutions, on the other hand, is the heavy-duty upgrade. It’s a fully integrated powerhouse that gives you native MES, finite capacity scheduling, OEM EDI, and HR right out of the box, with absolutely zero feature-tier paywalls.
Never. Whether you need integrated quality management (QMS), preventative maintenance, HR tools, or multi-site support, you get the whole pie from day one. OnRamp doesn’t play the “feature gate” game. You get the full manufacturing ERP without having to navigate complicated pricing tiers.
Our efforts began as an internal project of Mancor Industries when we identified the need for a more cohesive ERP system to manage the complexity of multiple plants, multiple products, multiple customers and multiple functions.
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