frePPLe
7.2#1 in demand planning softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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MangoGem APS Optimizer
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| Fact | frePPLe | MangoGem APS Optimizer |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The Community and Enterprise editions offer Ubuntu Linux binaries and Docker images; Enterprise is for on-premise installation. | The product is offered for use on-premises or in the cloud. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Merelbeke, Belgium | Waterloo, Belgium |
| Integrations | Official connectors are available for Odoo, Openbravo and Etendo, with two-way Odoo integration listed for the Community edition. | The maker says it integrates with ERP and MES systems, including SAP and Microsoft Dynamics NAV, and can use MES and sensor data for bidirectional integration. |
| Production planning | The production module creates plans constrained by both materials and capacity across suppliers, factories, warehouses and distribution centers. | It combines planning and scheduling in one model and handles sequence setups, cleaning-in-process, tank planning, batching, multi-level BOMs, and order pegging. |
| Purpose | frePPLe provides advanced supply-chain planning, including forecasting, inventory planning, production planning, and replenishment planning. | MangoGem APS Optimizer is a finite-capacity scheduler for production planning and scheduling. |
frePPLe plans
- Cloud—
- Cloud PLUS—
- Enterprise—
- CommunityFree
- Proof of concept—
MangoGem APS Optimizer plans
- Custom quotePriced 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 MangoGem APS Optimizer if…
MangoGem APS Optimizer suits enterprise production and supply-chain teams, including high-mix, low-volume operations, that need finite-capacity planning and scheduling. It may fit teams that need scenario analysis, multi-site scheduling, and configurable access rights.