frePPLe
7.2#1 in demand planning softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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GANTTPLAN APS
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| Fact | frePPLe | GANTTPLAN APS |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The Community and Enterprise editions offer Ubuntu Linux binaries and Docker images; Enterprise is for on-premise installation. | The system is offered on premises and via cloud, runs on platforms including Microsoft Azure, and is accessible through a web browser on any device. |
| Founded | 2011 | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Merelbeke, Belgium | Dresden, Germany |
| Integrations | Official connectors are available for Odoo, Openbravo and Etendo, with two-way Odoo integration listed for the Community edition. | The maker describes connections to ERP and MES systems, selected ERP connectivity, and continued development of customer-project connectors. |
| Purpose | frePPLe provides advanced supply-chain planning, including forecasting, inventory planning, production planning, and replenishment planning. | GANTTPLAN APS schedules and optimizes manufacturing orders against available resources and capacity constraints. |
frePPLe plans
- Cloud—
- Cloud PLUS—
- Enterprise—
- CommunityFree
- Proof of concept—
GANTTPLAN APS plans
- GANTTPLAN ExpertPriced on request
- GANTTPLAN StarterPriced on request
Pick frePPLe if…
It suits organizations planning demand, inventory, production, or replenishment across item-location pairs. Enterprise’s customer-hardware installation is an option for organizations with policies or regulations that may prevent cloud use.
Pick GANTTPLAN APS if…
It is aimed at manufacturing companies across industries and sizes, including high-variety, low-volume operations through Starter. Teams needing finite-capacity scheduling, material planning, and scenario analysis may fit its intended audience.