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# StartProto

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> Seamlessly connect your shop floor operations, real-time data, and inventory management on one, cloud manufacturing platform.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 2 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses StartProto?

Medium sized manufacturers
- Contract manufacturers
- Machine \& Job Shops
- Tool \& Die
- OEMs

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 2 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: StartProto

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Please contact StartProto for pricing details.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Albania, American Samoa, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria and 106 more

## Features

- Accounting
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Automated Scheduling
- BOM Creation
- Bill of Materials
- Bills of Material
- Capacity Management
- Change Management
- Cost Estimating
- Cost Management
- Cost Tracking
- Customizable Reports
- Customization
- Data Entry
- Data Import/Export
- Data Linking
- Data Management
- Data Security
- Expense Tracking
- Financial Management
- For Manufacturers
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Item Management
- Job Tracking
- Label Templates
- Material Requirements Planning
- Mobile Access
- Order Management
- Parts Management
- Performance Metrics
- Price and Cost Calculations
- Production Scheduling
- Production Tracking
- Purchase Order Management
- Quality Control
- Quotes/Estimates
- Real-Time Analytics
- Real-Time Data
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Scheduling
- Shipping Management
- Shop Floor Management
- Supplier Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Visual Analytics
- Work Order Management

... and 18 more features

## Integrations (10 total)

- Autodesk Fusion
- Google Sheets
- HubSpot CRM
- MachineMetrics
- Paperless Parts
- ShipStation
- Shopify
- Slack
- Xero
- Zapier

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [eCommerce Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/3/ecommerce/software)

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## Reviews

### "Fantastic shop floor resource from Day 1, accelerating the company's ROI on StartProto" — 5.0/5

> **Rudi** | *01 September 2023* | Medical Devices | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: We initially planned on piloting two users and four similar parts for the first few months once we implemented StartProto.  That did not last long - by Week 2 we had all 15 of our users utilizing StartProto, and each day we would incorporate many more parts than anticipated into StartProto.  This ease of adoption was huge in making StartProto a critical component for our company on our shop floor from an early stage, providing an even quicker ROI.
> 
> **Cons**: The underlying infrastructure is robust and powerful.  However sometimes the user interface for operators can show too much information and overload them some.  We have worked with StartProto in addressing these issues.
> 
> Our experience with StartProto has been a great one from the beginning.  We had mass adoption in weeks, with all employees using the software on a daily basis.  Management now has access to critical information such as raw material counts, work in process counts, and inventory. Previously we would have to go to the floor and get current counts on whatever item was just ordered.  This was all redundant and not inefficient.  Now the orders come in and are entered, and we can quickly see exactly where we are with those parts.  Do we need to order more material? Is it in stock, or in process?  If so, where in process and how many are at each operation?  Having this information at your fingertips (keyboard or ipad) is priceless and very productive.

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### "We love StartProto\!" — 5.0/5

> **Rachel** | *18 August 2023* | Machinery | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: We like that StartProto is a system made for the shop floor. We can manage current and upcoming jobs with ease as well as relay important information to our guys. The ability to save work, notes, pictures, and files to help make the job easier the next time is a game changer.
> 
> **Cons**: There are a few pieces missing from the administration side such as invoice tracking and check writing, however, the company is constantly updating their product and listening to feedback.
> 
> Not only are we becoming more efficient but we are also seeing more congruency within our team. Being able to see the production number in real time not only helps us stay on top of what is happening but it allows us to update our customers more efficiently. StartProto has tremendous customer service and make sure that you are set up for success before, during, and after initial implementation.

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1049153/startproto)

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