Honest comparison for fabrication shops. Updated July 2026.
If you run a fabrication shop, you've probably heard of Epicor, JobBOSS, or Global Shop. These enterprise ERPs have dominated manufacturing for decades. But for most fab shops, they're overkill — expensive, slow to implement, and built for Fortune 500 manufacturers, not a 25-person welding shop.
FabFlow takes a different approach: MRP built specifically for fabrication, with AI-powered quoting, setup in minutes, and pricing that starts at $99/month.
| Feature | Epicor | FabFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $175+/user/month | $99/month (unlimited users) |
| Setup Time | 8–16 weeks | 5 minutes |
| AI-Powered Quoting | ❌ | ✓ |
| Built for Fabrication | Generic manufacturing | Purpose-built for fab shops |
| Shop Floor Kiosk | Additional modules | ✓ Included |
| Free Trial | Demo only | 30 days, no credit card |
| Implementation | Consultant-led | Self-serve |
| MTR Management | Add-on | ✓ Included |
Epicor is a full ERP — accounting, HR, supply chain, CRM. It makes sense for:
FabFlow is MRP focused on what fabrication shops actually need day-to-day:
Epicor is an enterprise ERP for large manufacturers. FabFlow is MRP built for fabrication shops. If you're a fab shop doing $500K–$20M in revenue, FabFlow gives you everything you need at 1/10th the cost and 1/100th the setup time. You can be quoting in 5 minutes, not 5 months.
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