Best PlanetTogether Alternatives in 2026
Short answer
The best PlanetTogether alternatives in 2026 are EDGEBIC by User Solutions (RMDB 2.0) for single-plant finite-capacity scheduling on a one-time license, Siemens Opcenter APS (Preactor) and Asprova for enterprise APS, Netronic for Business Central shops, Epicor Kinetic scheduling for Epicor sites, and Just Plan It for simple job shop boards.
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.
PlanetTogether is an APS vendor founded in 2002 and based in Walnut Creek, California. Its Galaxy APS platform offers finite-capacity scheduling, multi-plant synchronization, supply-chain planning, AI-assisted optimization and pre-built connectors to SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor and Infor. For multi-plant manufacturers it is a strong product.
Buyers who look past it are usually smaller than its sweet spot, or want a different commercial model. The alternatives below range from other enterprise APS products to lighter schedulers, so plant count, ERP and budget matter more than feature lists.
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 We do not quote competitor prices; check each vendor for current pricing.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 PlanetTogether alternatives
Sized for a bigger operation
PlanetTogether targets roughly 100 to 5,000+ employees and multi-plant networks. A single-plant job shop pays for synchronization and supply-chain features it will not use.
Implementation length
Typical PlanetTogether projects run 3 to 6 months, and enterprise deployments can take longer. Smaller plants often need a working schedule in weeks.
Recurring license cost
PlanetTogether is sold as an annual subscription or license with maintenance. Some buyers want a one-time purchase they own.
Project resources
Enterprise APS projects expect data owners, IT support and a project team. Plants without that bench struggle to reach value.
6 alternatives to PlanetTogether, 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 PlanetTogether.
1. EDGEBIC (RMDB 2.0)
User Solutions, Inc. (South Lyon, Michigan, USA) · Dedicated finite-capacity scheduler (APS) · our product
Comparable core scheduling depth for a single plant: multi-constraint finite capacity, sequence-dependent setups, alternates, operator skills, Theory of Constraints bottleneck anchoring, what-if scenarios and a two-layer schedule optimizer. Integrates with any ERP through Excel, CSV or database import-export and runs on your own infrastructure.
- Who it is for
- Single-plant manufacturers of 10 to 500+ employees that need real APS without an enterprise project or a subscription.
- Scheduling
- Advanced for a single plant; no native multi-plant synchronization
- 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. Siemens Opcenter APS (Preactor)
Siemens Digital Industries Software · Enterprise APS
Mature APS from the Preactor lineage, which originated in the UK, with advanced sequencing rules and integration into Siemens Opcenter MES. Implemented through Siemens and partners over multi-month projects.
- Who it is for
- Enterprise plants standardized on Siemens Opcenter or Tecnomatix.
- Scheduling
- Advanced
- Deployment
- On-premise or cloud
- Pricing
- Quote-based through Siemens and partners
3. Asprova APS
Asprova Corporation (Japan) · Enterprise APS
Very fast scheduling engine with granular resource, shift and skill constraints, widely used in automotive and electronics plants. Configured by certified partners; strongest where the rule set is complex and data is clean. Limited North American presence.
- Who it is for
- High-mix, multi-shift plants in automotive and electronics, mainly in Asia and Europe.
- Scheduling
- Advanced
- Deployment
- On-premise; hosted through partners
- Pricing
- Quote-based license through partners
4. Netronic Visual Advanced Production Scheduler
NETRONIC Software (Germany) · Scheduler inside Dynamics 365 Business Central
Finite-capacity Gantt that runs inside Dynamics 365 Business Central and uses its data and shop calendars. Good for Business Central shops; optimization rules are simpler than a standalone APS, with no setup matrices and limited alternates and skills.
- Who it is for
- Dynamics 365 Business Central customers who want scheduling inside the ERP.
- Scheduling
- Finite-capacity Gantt; simpler optimization
- Deployment
- Business Central cloud (Microsoft AppSource)
- Pricing
- Subscription listed on Microsoft AppSource
5. 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
6. Just Plan It
NETRONIC Software (Germany) · Lightweight cloud Gantt scheduler
Cloud Gantt scheduler aimed at small job shops. Fast to set up, drag and drop first, with resource working-time calendars and basic capacity views. Limited constraint checking and no labor-skill modeling; data comes in by CSV import or API.
- Who it is for
- Job shops of about 5 to 50 people moving off a whiteboard or spreadsheet who do not yet need deep ERP integration.
- Scheduling
- Visual Gantt with basic capacity; limited constraint checking
- Deployment
- Cloud SaaS
- Pricing
- Published monthly subscription; see vendor
PlanetTogether 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 for a single plant; no native multi-plant synchronization | 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 |
| Siemens Opcenter APS (Preactor)Siemens Digital Industries Software | Enterprise APS | Advanced | On-premise or cloud | Quote-based through Siemens and partners |
| Asprova APSAsprova Corporation (Japan) | Enterprise APS | Advanced | On-premise; hosted through partners | Quote-based license through partners |
| Netronic Visual Advanced Production SchedulerNETRONIC Software (Germany) | Scheduler inside Dynamics 365 Business Central | Finite-capacity Gantt; simpler optimization | Business Central cloud (Microsoft AppSource) | Subscription listed on Microsoft AppSource |
| 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 |
| Just Plan ItNETRONIC Software (Germany) | Lightweight cloud Gantt scheduler | Visual Gantt with basic capacity; limited constraint checking | Cloud SaaS | Published monthly subscription; see vendor |
When to stay with PlanetTogether
- You run several plants and need inter-plant transfers and supply-chain synchronization scheduled together.
- You rely on AI-assisted optimization or industry configurations for food and beverage or pharmaceutical.
- Your implementation is live, planners trust the schedule, and the ERP connector is doing its job.
- You have the IT and planning team to maintain an enterprise APS.
The head-to-head
Our head-to-head covers where PlanetTogether has the edge (multi-plant, supply chain, AI) and where RMDB by User Solutions, now EDGEBIC, does (speed, cost, simplicity).
Read RMDB vs PlanetTogetherFrequently 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.
The 5-day implementation
How EDGEBIC goes live with real production data in one week.
RMDB vs Preactor
Mid-market scheduling against Siemens Opcenter APS.
Bring a real week of PlanetTogether 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.