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GE Proficy Smart Factory MES vs WorkSpaces Manager comparison

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Categories and Ranking

GE Proficy Smart Factory MES
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
WorkSpaces Manager
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
137th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the AWS Marketplace category, the mindshare of GE Proficy Smart Factory MES is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WorkSpaces Manager 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%
WorkSpaces Manager0.2%
Other99.6%
AWS Marketplace
 

Featured Reviews

Aishwarya Srivastava - PeerSpot reviewer
MES Consultant at Consultancy Firm
Digitalization of multi‑plant manufacturing has improved genealogy tracking and production efficiency
One aspect of GE Proficy Smart Factory MES being very customizable is also a disadvantage because the learning curve for any IT staff is very steep. Whatever is taught in IT training cannot be completely applied from the day one they join the company; they have to learn all the configurations. GE Proficy Smart Factory MES requires that you learn very fast, and apart from that, the total cost is a concern. GE Proficy Smart Factory MES implementation comes with costs attached that include the implementation itself, integration with other software, and licensing. Regarding needed improvements, the engineer hired for the GE Proficy Smart Factory MES implementation must be given at least one to two weeks of training from a very experienced person who has already done GE Proficy Smart Factory MES implementation. This would reduce project timelines, which could lead to reduced costs.
AM
Senior Software Engineer at a outsourcing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Centralized workspaces have improved team productivity but still need more automation and analytics
I rate WorkSpaces Manager seven out of ten because I reduced points for improvements that need to be addressed. Regarding WorkSpaces Manager's security capabilities, I believe centralized access management and role-based permissions help organizations control access to workspaces and resources. Audit logs, regular access reviews, and strong authentication further strengthen security. Regarding WorkSpaces Manager's reliability, the tool provides reliable workspace and access information when configuration and underlying data are up-to-date. Consistent synchronization, error handling, and monitoring can improve reliability. WorkSpaces Manager is deployed in my organization as a cloud-based solution, though the product supports cloud-based, on-premises, or integrated deployment models with existing enterprise applications. My advice to others considering WorkSpaces Manager is to carefully review all documentation before proceeding, use training for developers before implementing, learn about the product thoroughly, review the documentation, and compare multiple products before making a decision.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"GE Proficy Smart Factory MES has positively impacted our organization by significantly enhancing overall equipment efficiency, which enables effective productivity and ensures equipment availability on the go."
"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."
"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 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."
"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."
"The hardware of GE Proficy Smart Factory MES is very strong, and the software is very easy and useful for me."
"The integration with SAP ERP and GE Historian helped my team by providing data visibility and offered more than 98% data accuracy along the whole manufacturing execution system."
"The best features that WorkSpaces Manager offers are its centralized workspace management, user and role management, access control, resource organization, and visibility into workspace users."
"WorkSpaces Manager automation has greatly impacted our team's workflow and the client's experience, as the client experience is now excellent and our internal team has less work, making life significantly easier."
 

Cons

"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."
"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."
"In terms of how GE Proficy Smart Factory MES can be improved, I believe one key area is the connectivity on the shop floor."
"I think GE Proficy Smart Factory MES can be optimized better, specifically regarding the application right and the backup."
"One aspect of GE Proficy Smart Factory MES being very customizable is also a disadvantage because the learning curve for any IT staff is very steep."
"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 could be improved with a more intuitive user interface, clearer error messages, and better troubleshooting tools."
"WorkSpaces Manager's multi-region management could be stronger."
"I think WorkSpaces Manager could be improved with more automation, real-time capabilities, analytics, easier configuration, proactive notifications, and better integration with existing enterprise tools."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
27%
Construction Company
23%
Healthcare Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
5%
Construction Company
43%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise9
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GE Proficy Smart Factory MES?
I believe the setup costs may seem higher due to the need for multiple servers for MES and high availability features, meaning licensing could also be high and should be optimized.
What needs improvement with GE Proficy Smart Factory MES?
I think GE Proficy Smart Factory MES could be improved with a more intuitive user interface, clearer error messages, and better troubleshooting tools. From a technical support perspective, easier d...
What is your primary use case for GE Proficy Smart Factory MES?
I used GE Proficy Smart Factory MES from a technical support perspective, and I no longer use it in my current role. My role involved preparing and maintaining the environment so that production li...
What needs improvement with WorkSpaces Manager?
WorkSpaces Manager's multi-region management could be stronger. Managing WorkSpaces across different AWS regions from a single unified point still has some friction. Deeper integration with AWS...
What is your primary use case for WorkSpaces Manager?
My main use case for WorkSpaces Manager is to manage, automate, and optimize our AWS WorkSpaces across multiple environments and multiple clients, covering automation, provisioning, de-provisioning...
What advice do you have for others considering WorkSpaces Manager?
WorkSpaces Manager automation has greatly impacted our team's workflow and the client's experience. The client experience is now excellent, and our internal team has less work, making life ...
 

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