# ProfitKey Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about ProfitKey Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Enterprise Resource Planning products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/9406/ProfitKey-ERP --- # ProfitKey Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. Independent research methodology Capterra’s researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-ensure-transparency/) [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) ProfitKey ## What is ProfitKey? For over 35 years, ProfitKey International has been a leader in providing manufacturing ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software for small to mid sized companies who are looking to increase efficiency; specifically, in the areas of shop floor scheduling, communications, inventory management, labor reporting, cost tracking, and more. ## What is ProfitKey used for? [Aerospace Manufacturing](https://www.capterra.com/aerospace-manufacturing-software/)[Manufacturing](https://www.capterra.com/manufacturing-software/)[Enterprise Resource Planning](https://www.capterra.com/enterprise-resource-planning-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 12 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Starting price $0.01 Flat Rate, One Time Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for ProfitKey?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://www.ecisolutions.com/&name=ProfitKey) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### ProfitKey 4.3 (12) VS. [4.5 (164)](https://www.capterra.com/p/134177/MRPEasy/reviews/) Starting Price $0.01 Flat Rate, One Time Starting Price $49 Per User, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 3.8 (12) Ease Of Use 4.4 (242) Value For Money 4.0 (7) Value For Money 4.5 (218) Customer Service 4.7 (12) Customer Service 4.5 (227) ## ProfitKey alternatives [4.1 (283)](https://www.capterra.com/p/103908/IQMS-ERP-Software/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 82% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.6 (171)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172888/Katana-MRP/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 92% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars Highest Rated [4.8 (113)](https://www.capterra.com/p/155436/ProShop/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 97% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.2 (2,007)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 85% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Accounting Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc. Accounting Integration Integrate with a third-party accounting system API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Automated Scheduling Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications Bills of Material Material list of manufacturing parts and associated costs Capacity Planning Determine and plan production capacity based on changing demands ProfitKey 33 features Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc. Integrate with a third-party accounting system Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications Material list of manufacturing parts and associated costs Determine and plan production capacity based on changing demands Track and monitor efficient handling of all changes/transitions Process to track, record, and analyze expenses that occurred over the entire duration of a given project Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Transfer of data from one computer system to another Helps users manage the maintenance of assets; offers reporting to identify areas for improvement Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization Intended to be used by manufacturers Form predictions based on past and present data/trends Automates core HR functions such as talent management, employee evaluation and learning management Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Material requirements planning software manages the scheduling and inventory control for manufacturers. Manufacturing execution systems focus on quality control in the production process. Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases Plan and schedule the use of production resources Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses Ensure that quality requirements and standards are met across production processes Focuses on improving processes by collecting data and spotting bottlenecks or other challenges. Generate quotes or estimates for customers View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources Manage and track orders being shipped to customers Manage all supplier data and operations Manage the planning and execution of supply chain activities Track and document the history, application, or location of an item or activity Manage and track operations and inventory within warehouses Provides varying estimates based on different scenarios Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.0 (12) 4.0 Based on 12 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.0 (7) Basic $0.01 Flat Rate,One Time Value for money 4.0 (7) 4.0 Based on 7 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.7 (12) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.7 (12) 4.7 Based on 12 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.3 Based on 12 reviews Filter by rating 5(3) 4(8) 3(1) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent MG Mitchell G. Manager - Manager Machinery Manufacturing Division Packaging and Containers ### "ProfitKey - Really nice system" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 September 4, 2018 ProfitKey is a very good fit for a job shop type business. We get excellence scheduling information, that helps drive our business. The efficiency information helps us manage the output of our employees and gives them feedback on their performance. Excellent system to manage your business. Pros Scheduling system is very robust. Cost tracking is very detailed. Labor tracking is easy using the barcode feature Quoting is very simple The support group does a good job responding to questions. Cons Need more cost information on the Dashboard feature Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RE RANDY E. Director of Materials Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing ### "PROFIT KEY FOR SHEET METAL FABRICATION" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 August 30, 2018 Overall my experience with the system has been positive. The total business integration is the strongest aspect of the system. I have used the system for 22 years between 2 different companies. Pros Profit key integrates all company functions very well. Cons The reports that come directly from PROFIT KEY do not always include all of the information you need. Crystal reports seem to be the fallback for this issue. If you cannot write Crystal reports you must pay a significant amount to have them done for you. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DW Debra W. Purchasing Mgr Telecommunications ### "Can handle both product line and job shop" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 August 30, 2018 It works well with master and non master scheduled items thru bill of material. Gives accurate due dates of components. Profit Key handles everything from the time an order is placed, made, shipped, invoiced and paid. No need for other software including time keeping and costing. Pros Works great for a company that has a product line and job shop. Cons some forms are lengthy when they could be on just one page. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. BF Brian F. IT Manager ### "we have had this for a very long time and it works but we don't use it to its full potential" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 2.0 2.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 July 16, 2018 Pros It does what it was designed to do, for the most part it is a very stable platform, can be customized to any ones needs, and runs pretty fast Cons very difficult to set up and install, requires a lot of training and knowledge and this is the main factor as to why we don't utilize it to its full potential Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CB Casey B. President Machinery ### "Our company uses ProfitKey to control and manage shop and overhead activities." 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 21, 2017 The efficiency gained when a job moves through the company. Pros The functionality for customer management, purchasing, inventory control, BOMs, etc. It makes our work flow more efficient and effective. Cons The lack of functionality in scheduling--specifically with materials being accounted for at the start of a work center operation. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DL Dale L. Manufacturing Project Manager Furniture ### "Our experience with Profit Key ERP over the last 20 years has been very positive. " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 20, 2017 The biggest benefit this software give us is the control of product flow. We handle thousands of custom parts through hundreds of work centers and Profit Key gives us the ability to schedule the product, knowledge of performance, and the ability to change routings or schedules as needed. Pros The flexibility it gives the user to incorporate the software in with existing critical systems. It is also complex enough to cover almost any type of system but simple enough that the learning curve is very reasonable. Cons The import export method is antiquated. Granted the software is not geared to larger volume order companies and is great for small volume complex orders. But for large volume simple orders where manual entry is not a viable option, the flat file import process is clumsy. Profit Key has been very helpful and agreeable in working with us on a couple of customs programs to offset some of these difficulties until a new interface can be deployed. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MK Mark K. IT Director ### "The database design needs some work. There should be some way of putting an ID on ship to addresses" 3.0 Overall Rating 3.0 3.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 December 19, 2017 Pros We have been able to get the information we need out of the software. It has most of the functions that we need. The design matches our style of manufacturing and the size of our company. Cons The modules are not named well. Its difficult to find the menu function you want to perform. The menu structure seems to be a carryover from when the software was written in Cobol. What they used to call a "workbench" of tools became a menu in the new software. The layout of the menus and modules should be rethought. For example, what is the difference between Manufacturing Operations and Manufacturing Planning. What should be on Accounting menus versus Inventory Management/Purchasing. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JP Jeremy P. Designer Mining & Metals ### "Good system for small business" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 November 10, 2016 This is a simple program to learn the basics of with a multitude of options. The user interface is very straight forward. It is mostly all encompassing as far as ERP systems go. The options are plentiful, but sometimes lengthy to find. Extra seats are economical. A good tool for a small business trying to track quote to cash. Pros Clear user interface Many options Customizable documents Cons Some options buried a bit Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. NH Nancy H. IT Manager Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing ### "Profitkey is a great company!" 4.5 Overall Rating 4.5 4.5 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 May 24, 2016 Pros This product has helped our company run efficiently by improve our manufacturing process in real-time and giving us a central location where we input our companies data. The reports that we use in Profitkey allow us to see a clear picture of the data we enter on a daily basis which helps keep our company organized and in return helps us improve the quality of our company. Profitkey support is also very helpful. Their support always replies to our questions in a timely manner and helps us sort out any issues we run into. Cons Profitkey is open to taking suggestions which they implement into future updates. That means if there is anything that you dislike about their software they are willing to listen and fix the issues in the future. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. BW Beverly W. IT Director Mining & Metals ### "The heart of our business" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 May 13, 2016 Pros The ProfitKey software covers every essential aspect of our business from quoting to getting the product out the door on time. The staff always responds promptly to any need we have and they are genuinely invested in helping us in any way possible. It is customer service the way it was meant to be. That aspect is important to any business but critical to small businesses. There are a lot of aspects to love about this software. Having a demo database that we can update at any moment to duplicate our live database is an excellent tool when exploring how some changes might affect operations without taking any risks in the live database. I am able to attach work instructions, pictures, and videos directly to an operation for clarification purposes - an awesome tool in ISO risk management. No more white boards or hot lists, the scheduler can be changed and updated so the people have up-to-the moment information on which jobs should run next from their MES components. ProfitKey's off-site backup service, in addition to my own backup practices, gives me peace of mind knowing we have knowledgeable people protecting our data. And perhaps as important as any other aspect, ProfitKey has an active user group that keeps the continual improvement ideas flowing. Cons If there was anything I could change, it would be to have a printed help book because I'm a book person. But their online help files are good. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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