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DBLab Engine vs GE Proficy Smart Factory MES comparison

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Categories and Ranking

DBLab Engine
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
74th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
GE Proficy Smart Factory MES
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the AWS Marketplace category, the mindshare of DBLab Engine is 0.2%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GE Proficy Smart Factory MES is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
AWS Marketplace Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
GE Proficy Smart Factory MES0.2%
DBLab Engine0.2%
Other99.6%
AWS Marketplace
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2845797 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at a transportation company with 51-200 employees
Rapid database cloning has accelerated realistic testing but initial setup still needs simplification
I only used DBLab Engine for a while, but I already see many benefits. I can think of applications not only in the hackathon, but we can also probably do some black-box monitoring, set up some simulation environments, and I think it is very helpful to have this kind of automatic testing to ensure that whenever our new feature is delivered, there are no regressions. In my experience, the absolute best feature of DBLab Engine is the thin cloning capability driven by copy-on-write technology. Being able to provide a full-size production-scale database clone in just a few seconds, regardless of whether the underlying database is tens of gigabytes or multiple terabytes, is a massive game-changer for engineering velocity. I really would to try more. The complete environment isolation is also very fantastic. I have noticed that the thin cloning and environmental isolation of DBLab Engine have dramatically accelerated our development lifecycle and improved overall code quality, even in a hackathon. Before utilizing this, setting up a realistic test database was a major bottleneck. Developers either had to share a single staging database or spend hours trying to seed a local database with a thin, representative subset of mock data. With DBLab Engine, we achieved complete workflow interdependence, which was incredibly helpful.
Yulianto Artawan - PeerSpot reviewer
Field Services Engineer at Tetrapak
Trend analysis has improved troubleshooting and program testing for accurate, reliable outputs
The features I appreciate most in GE Proficy Smart Factory MES are the ability to create trends when I troubleshoot during my daily work. I can also edit the program in GE Proficy Smart Factory MES, and before I download it to the PLC, I can test it first to ensure my program is working correctly. GE Proficy Smart Factory MES has been very useful in my daily work because it is user-friendly. I can also go online and change the IP address easily, which is simpler compared to other solutions. Troubleshooting with GE Proficy Smart Factory MES is easier than other options.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"In my experience, the absolute best feature of DBLab Engine is the thin cloning capability driven by copy-on-write technology."
"For PostgreSQL, DBLab Engine is the best tool where we can write the queries, develop the query, and also test that query."
"GE Proficy Smart Factory MES has positively impacted my organization, as the production has gone up to 33% in the financial year that they introduced the MES system and we upgraded the systems."
"With GE Proficy Smart Factory MES, it has affected daily operations by making it a lot easier for them, taking a little bit of load off of their paperwork, but also allowing the customer to really see what is going on and see where they can make some improvements."
"GE Proficy Smart Factory MES facilitates improved data capture, processing, and reporting across organizational levels, from supervisory to managerial to business levels."
"GE Proficy Smart Factory MES positively impacts my organization by providing a tool for real-time production that utilizes our time in various ways, enabling us to gather all data on one page."
"I have seen a return on investment from using GE Proficy Smart Factory MES, as it enhanced productivity, leading to an increase in the number of parts manufactured, which resulted in good revenue generation for the business."
"GE Proficy Smart Factory MES has positively impacted my organization in many ways, for example, what we used to accomplish in a day as production has increased quite a bit, and our performance and quality of products have also improved, leading to a noticeable increase in OEE."
"The most positive impact of GE Proficy Smart Factory MES was the immediate gain in accuracy in measuring OEE, and in practical results, I was able to reduce unaccounted downtime by about 12% in the first few months."
"The hardware of GE Proficy Smart Factory MES is very strong, and the software is very easy and useful for me."
 

Cons

"Additionally, the initial configuration and infrastructure setup is a bit complicated, so more documentation would be a good addition to have."
"As a beginner, there were some challenges we faced to learn the UI design and the interface, so making it more user-friendly and beginner-friendly would be beneficial."
"I think you could add more password protection inside GE Proficy Smart Factory MES."
"GE Proficy Smart Factory MES should be a bit easier to customize."
"Improvements in GE Proficy Smart Factory MES should focus on enhancing the user interface for thick client displays."
"Customer support for GE Proficy Smart Factory MES gives quick results sometimes, but there are delays at times, so I would appreciate quicker responses from their end."
"I think GE Proficy Smart Factory MES can be optimized better, specifically regarding the application right and the backup."
"I think GE Proficy Smart Factory MES is complicated for replication, but I consider that it can be scalable if properly sized."
"In terms of how GE Proficy Smart Factory MES can be improved, I believe one key area is the connectivity on the shop floor."
"What I wish was easier or better with GE Proficy Smart Factory MES are some custom extensions in regards to third-party code that integrates into it, making it more of a faceplate and something easier to populate with a single tag number."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
53%
Healthcare Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Construction Company
28%
Manufacturing Company
22%
Healthcare Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DBLab Engine?
I think DBLab Engine offers excellent flexibility when it comes to pricing and license because the core engine, I believe, is open-source. The initial cost to experiment with it during the hackatho...
What needs improvement with DBLab Engine?
As a beginner, there were some challenges we faced to learn the UI design and the interface, so making it more user-friendly and beginner-friendly would be beneficial. We can add more functionality...
What is your primary use case for DBLab Engine?
I have been using DBLab Engine for the last six months. We are using DBLab Engine to speed up and write PostgreSQL queries, testing, and database processes, improving our queries, PostgreSQL develo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GE Proficy Smart Factory MES?
As for my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for GE Proficy Smart Factory MES, I did not have to charge for that, so I was the integrator.
What needs improvement with GE Proficy Smart Factory MES?
In terms of how GE Proficy Smart Factory MES can be improved, I believe one key area is the connectivity on the shop floor. We need local connectors that can connect directly to the machines such a...
What is your primary use case for GE Proficy Smart Factory MES?
My main use case for GE Proficy Smart Factory MES is that we implemented this in one of the factories two to three years ago as smart manufacturing to calculate the OEE and other KPIs. We have many...
 

Overview

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