Best JobBOSS2 Alternatives in 2026
Short answer
The best JobBOSS2 alternatives in 2026 are EDGEBIC by User Solutions (RMDB 2.0) to add finite-capacity scheduling beside JobBOSS2 or any ERP, ProShop for paperless AS9100 shops, E2 Shop System and Global Shop Solutions for job shop ERP, MRPeasy for a lighter cloud MRP, and Epicor Kinetic for growing mid-market manufacturers.
By User Solutions, Inc., South Lyon, Michigan. Updated . We build EDGEBIC, so our entry is not neutral; competitor details come from our published comparisons and vendor documentation.
JobBOSS2 has been a staple of North American job shops for decades. Developed by Shoptech and now owned by ECI Software Solutions, it covers quoting, order management, job costing, inventory, purchasing, shop-floor data collection and basic scheduling. Machine shops, fabricators and contract manufacturers run their business on it.
The most common reason JobBOSS2 shops look around is the schedule, not the ERP. That matters, because replacing a working ERP to fix scheduling is the most expensive way to solve the problem. The shortlist separates alternatives that replace JobBOSS2 from the one that works beside it.
User Solutions builds EDGEBIC, so our entry is not neutral. Competitor descriptions are kept conservative and follow our published comparisons. We do not quote competitor prices; check each vendor for current pricing.
Why buyers look for JobBOSS2 alternatives
The dispatch board is not finite capacity
JobBOSS2 shows loading by work center and sorts jobs by priority, but it does not resolve overloads across machines, labor and tooling at once, model sequence-dependent setups, or test a rush order as a what-if.
Growth outpaces the scheduler
The gap tends to show once a shop has hundreds of active orders, 15 or more machines and several bottlenecks: missed promise dates and overtime that should have been preventable.
Per-user subscription
JobBOSS2 is sold per user. Shops adding estimators, planners and supervisors see the cost grow with headcount.
Quality and paperless needs
AS9100 and ISO 9001 shops sometimes want quality management, document control and paperless travelers built into the ERP.
6 alternatives to JobBOSS2, and who each one is for
Grouped by the job each tool does, not ranked on one score. The right pick depends on why you are leaving JobBOSS2.
1. EDGEBIC (RMDB 2.0)
User Solutions, Inc. (South Lyon, Michigan, USA) · Dedicated finite-capacity scheduler (APS) · our product
Not a JobBOSS2 replacement: a finite-capacity scheduler that reads jobs, routings and work centers from JobBOSS2 (or any ERP) and schedules machines, labor and materials with setups, alternates, skills and what-if scenarios. Estimators and accounting keep working in JobBOSS2; only planners change tools.
- Who it is for
- JobBOSS2 shops that outgrew the dispatch board but not the ERP, and shops choosing a new ERP that want scheduling depth either way.
- Scheduling
- Advanced: machines, labor and materials; setups, alternates, skills, what-if scenarios
- Deployment
- Installed Windows app (.NET 8); SQLite or SQL Server on your own infrastructure, not SaaS
- Pricing
- One-time perpetual license: $25,000 (EDGEBIC APS) or $35,000 (EDGEBIC Complete); updates included, no per-seat annual fee
2. ProShop ERP
ProShop · Paperless job shop ERP, MES and QMS
Web-based "paperless shop" platform bundling ERP, MES, quality management, document control and shop-floor execution in one system. Scheduling covers work orders, due dates and basic capacity.
- Who it is for
- ISO 9001 and AS9100 machine shops that want quality, ERP and paperless shop management from one vendor.
- Scheduling
- Work orders and basic capacity; not a finite-capacity APS
- Deployment
- Web-based; limited on-premise option
- Pricing
- Per-user monthly subscription; see vendor
3. E2 Shop System
Shoptech (E2 ShopTech) · Job shop ERP
Job shop ERP with a loyal base in metal fabrication and CNC machining. Covers quoting, job costing, purchase orders, work orders and shipping. Scheduling defaults to infinite capacity and does not model setup times.
- Who it is for
- Small job shops that want one system from quote to invoice and run a fairly simple queue.
- Scheduling
- Infinite-capacity by default; no editable Gantt
- Deployment
- On-premise or self-hosted option
- Pricing
- Per-user subscription; see vendor
4. Global Shop Solutions
Global Shop Solutions (founded 1976) · Job shop and make-to-order ERP
Established ERP suite for job shops and make-to-order manufacturers, with mature quoting, work order management, labor tracking and financials. Scheduling uses capacity requirements planning rather than constraint-based APS.
- Who it is for
- Job shops that want a single, well-supported ERP and do not need advanced scheduling.
- Scheduling
- Capacity requirements planning; not finite-capacity APS
- Deployment
- On-premise or self-hosted option
- Pricing
- Perpetual license or subscription; see vendor
5. MRPeasy
MRPeasy (Estonia) · Cloud MRP / small-manufacturer ERP
Cloud MRP launched in 2014 for manufacturers of roughly 10 to 200 employees. Covers production planning, inventory, procurement, CRM and basic accounting in one subscription, with a free trial. Scheduling is workstation loading and basic forward scheduling.
- Who it is for
- Small manufacturers with straightforward routings who want one cloud system for production, inventory, purchasing and CRM.
- Scheduling
- Basic capacity planning; no what-if or setup sequencing
- Deployment
- Cloud SaaS
- Pricing
- Per-user monthly subscription; see vendor
6. Epicor Kinetic scheduling and Advanced MES
Epicor Software (USA) · Mid-market ERP with native scheduling
Full mid-market ERP with native scheduling, an APS add-on and Advanced MES for machine monitoring and operator data. Adequate scheduling for many Epicor sites; plants with complex setups or skills often add a dedicated scheduler.
- Who it is for
- Plants already running Epicor Kinetic, or growing manufacturers ready for a full ERP project.
- Scheduling
- Native scheduling; APS as an add-on module
- Deployment
- Epicor cloud or on-premise
- Pricing
- Subscription modules; quote-based
JobBOSS2 alternatives compared
Competitor prices are not quoted here because vendors change them; check each vendor for current pricing.
| Tool | Type | Scheduling depth | Deployment | Pricing model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDGEBIC (RMDB 2.0)User Solutions, Inc. (South Lyon, Michigan, USA) | Dedicated finite-capacity scheduler (APS) | Advanced: machines, labor and materials; setups, alternates, skills, what-if scenarios | Installed Windows app (.NET 8); SQLite or SQL Server on your own infrastructure, not SaaS | One-time perpetual license: $25,000 (EDGEBIC APS) or $35,000 (EDGEBIC Complete); updates included, no per-seat annual fee |
| ProShop ERPProShop | Paperless job shop ERP, MES and QMS | Work orders and basic capacity; not a finite-capacity APS | Web-based; limited on-premise option | Per-user monthly subscription; see vendor |
| E2 Shop SystemShoptech (E2 ShopTech) | Job shop ERP | Infinite-capacity by default; no editable Gantt | On-premise or self-hosted option | Per-user subscription; see vendor |
| Global Shop SolutionsGlobal Shop Solutions (founded 1976) | Job shop and make-to-order ERP | Capacity requirements planning; not finite-capacity APS | On-premise or self-hosted option | Perpetual license or subscription; see vendor |
| MRPeasyMRPeasy (Estonia) | Cloud MRP / small-manufacturer ERP | Basic capacity planning; no what-if or setup sequencing | Cloud SaaS | Per-user monthly subscription; see vendor |
| Epicor Kinetic scheduling and Advanced MESEpicor Software (USA) | Mid-market ERP with native scheduling | Native scheduling; APS as an add-on module | Epicor cloud or on-premise | Subscription modules; quote-based |
When to stay with JobBOSS2
- Quoting, job costing, purchasing and accounting integration work well for your shop today.
- Your team knows the system and your job and routing data is clean.
- The only real gap is scheduling: keep JobBOSS2 and add a finite-capacity scheduler that reads its jobs and routings.
- Your schedule is simple enough that the dispatch board gives dates customers can rely on.
The head-to-head
Our head-to-head explains why most job shops keep JobBOSS2 for ERP and add RMDB by User Solutions, now EDGEBIC, for scheduling.
Read RMDB vs JobBOSS2Frequently asked questions
Go deeper
EDGEBIC by User Solutions
The finite-capacity scheduler, successor to RMDB and EDGEBI, in one Windows app.
EDGEBIC pricing
$25,000 APS or $35,000 Complete, one-time, updates included.
Finite capacity scheduling software
What finite capacity means, and why it changes the dates you promise.
Scheduling software for job shops
High-mix, low-volume scheduling with setups and alternates.
EDGEBIC with JobBOSS2
How jobs and routings move from JobBOSS2 into EDGEBIC.
RMDB vs JobBOSS2 feature table
Feature-by-feature: job shop ERP against pure scheduling.
Bring a real week of JobBOSS2 jobs to the demo
Send us an export of your open jobs and routings. We will schedule them in EDGEBIC live, so you can compare the dates against what you see today.
Or see published EDGEBIC pricing.