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DynamxMFG vs Fitfactory
Fitfactory provides manufacturing software with a long heritage in UK precision engineering. DynamxMFG is a cloud manufacturing execution system built for UK SME discrete manufacturers. Both target similar factories, so the comparison is about architecture, pace and fit.
The short answer
Established modules or one modern system.
Choose DynamxMFG® if…
You want one cloud system rather than assembled modules: live shop floor dashboards, job costing, MRP and native Xero, Sage and QuickBooks integrations, implemented in 90 days rather than phases.
Choose Fitfactory if…
You already run one of its modules and want to extend rather than replace, or you prefer a long-established vendor and are comfortable with its architecture. Fitfactory has real heritage in UK precision engineering.
The fundamental difference: Fitfactory grew module by module over decades. DynamxMFG was built as one live system, so shop floor, costing and planning share the same data by design.
Side by side
DynamxMFG vs Fitfactory at a glance
| DynamxMFG | Fitfactory | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | UK SME discrete manufacturers tracking live production | UK precision shops on established workflows |
| Shop floor tracking | Live, updated by operators at the machine | Established job shop tracking |
| Job costing | Actual labour, material and overhead per job, live | Job costing within modules |
| MRP and planning | Included, with purchasing and scheduling | Available as modules |
| Accounts integration | Xero, Sage 50/200, QuickBooks and more | Sage-led |
| UK-based support | Yes | Yes |
| Implementation | Structured 90-day go-live | Module by module |
| Pricing | Priced for SMEs | On enquiry |
Capability matrix
Every capability, side by side
| DynamxMFG | Fitfactory | |
|---|---|---|
| Live shop floor tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Operator clocking at the machine | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live job costing from actuals | ✓ | ◐ |
| Quoting and estimating | ✓ | ✓ |
| MRP and purchasing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Production scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory and batch tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quality and NCR tracking | ✓ | ◐ |
| Serial and batch traceability | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live dashboards and reporting | ✓ | ◐ |
| Xero, Sage and QuickBooks integration | ✓ | ◐ |
| API and webhooks | ✓ | ◐ |
| UK-based support | ✓ | ✓ |
| 90-day implementation | ✓ | ✕ |
✓ Included ◐ Partial or via workaround ✕ Not included Based on published product information, September 2026. Tell us if something has changed.
See it live
A deeper look at what you get with DynamxMFG
Shop floor
Works orders, live from the floor
Works orders are raised with their bill of materials and routing attached, then issued straight to screens at each work centre. Operators book on and off operations at the terminal, so progress, labour and material land against the job as it happens.
No re-keying, no walking the floor to find out where a job is, and no waiting until Friday for the tracker to be updated.
- Works orders with BOMs and routings
- Live booking at the work centre
- Progress visible without leaving the office
Job costing
Margin you can see before invoicing
Every clocking and material issue lands against the job, so estimated versus actual cost is live for every works order. You see the job that is drifting while there is still time to act on it.
Costs push straight into Xero, Sage or QuickBooks, so the accounts tell the same story as the shop floor.
- Live cost against estimate per job
- Labour, material and overhead actuals
- Margin report per sales order
Planning
Scheduling linked to real capacity
The scheduler works from live capacity and actual job progress, not a plan that was true on Monday morning. When priorities change, the schedule moves with them.
Material requirements come from demand and bills of materials, so purchasing knows what is needed before the shortage appears.
- Drag and drop scheduling against capacity
- MRP driven by real demand
- Shortages flagged before they bite
Why manufacturers switch
Three differences that matter on the floor
One system, one dataset
Modules bolted together mean joins, syncs and gaps. In DynamxMFG the works order, the clocking, the cost and the schedule are the same record seen from different screens.
Modern cloud, modern integrations
DynamxMFG connects natively to Xero, QuickBooks and Business Central as well as Sage, with live dashboards on any browser.
Weeks, not phases
A structured 90-day implementation with data migration and operator training, rather than a module-by-module programme.
Customers
What manufacturers say
“DynamxMFG is an excellent choice for manufacturers looking to digitise operations without being overwhelmed by complexity.”
“As GMC has grown, it had become harder for me to have such a keen view on components to see if those parts were profitable or not. DynamxMFG enabled us to monitor the machine time and see whether we are making a profit or a loss on each component.”
“The ability to dynamically modify BOMs after release, adding or removing items from work orders, scrapping and reworking parts, has been the single biggest improvement for our business.”
Questions you may have
DynamxMFG vs Fitfactory: your questions answered
Is DynamxMFG proven in precision engineering?
Yes. Gloucestershire Machining Centre runs DynamxMFG and reported a 40% capacity increase and 94% on-time delivery.
Can DynamxMFG replace a legacy job shop system?
Yes. Data migration from legacy systems is part of the 90-day implementation.
Is cloud safe enough for defence-adjacent work?
DynamxMFG runs on secure cloud infrastructure with full traceability. Ask about specific compliance needs in a demo.
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