Genius ERP

Manufacturing ERP software for small and midsized custom manufacturers, covering engineering, production, inventory, accounting, scheduling, CRM and field services.

8.1/10 TechZella Score
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Editorial overview

Aggregated Overview

Genius ERP provides broad manufacturing functionality, including CAD-to-BOM engineering, scheduling, inventory, job costing, accounting, analytics, CRM, field services and API connectivity. G2 and Capterra reviews show generally positive sentiment, while public pricing is unavailable and implementation may require substantial planning.

This profile combines documented product information and independent evidence where available. It is not a hands-on test unless TechZella explicitly identifies one.

Overview

Genius ERP is an enterprise resource planning system designed for small and midsized custom manufacturers. Its target production models include engineer-to-order, configure-to-order and make-to-order manufacturing.

The platform connects engineering, quoting, scheduling, purchasing, inventory, production, accounting, job costing, sales and field services. Genius Solutions is headquartered in Quebec City and identifies 1992 as its founding year.

Decision guide

Genius ERP Decision Snapshot

A quick way to understand who this product may suit, where its limits matter, and which facts are most relevant before you compare alternatives.

Platforms

Android, API, Cloud, iOS, On-premises, Web

TechZella assessment

8.1/10

Editorial assessment

Genius ERP Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Purpose-built for custom manufacturing workflows.
  • Broad coverage from engineering and quoting through production and accounting.
  • CAD-to-BOM functionality reduces duplicate engineering data entry.
  • REST API supports custom integrations and portals.
  • Cloud and on-premises deployment options are documented.
  • Positive ratings are reported on G2 and Capterra.

Cons

  • Standard public pricing is not available.
  • Implementation, customization and data migration can require substantial effort.
  • Public reviews mention transition and reporting challenges.
  • The system may be too specialized for nonmanufacturing organizations.
  • A free trial was not publicly verified.
Plans & pricing

Genius ERP Pricing & Plans

Custom quote

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Pricing varies by company size, users, modules, deployment type, implementation, customization, training and support. No standard public price was verified.

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Cost context

Total Cost & Hidden Costs

The sticker price is rarely the whole cost. TechZella did not find published figures for the items below in the sources reviewed, so confirm them with the vendor before budgeting.

Implementation time

Not publicly documented. Ask for a typical onboarding and migration timeline for a team of your size, and whether paid onboarding is required.

Hosting & infrastructure

Not publicly documented for this product. For SaaS, hosting is normally part of the subscription; for self-hosted or hybrid deployments, budget for servers, backups, security patching and admin time.

Hidden fees & add-ons

No overage, add-on or premium-support fees were documented in the reviewed sources. Request a written quote that lists usage limits, minimum seats, integrations, support tiers and renewal terms.

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Genius ERP Competitors & Alternatives

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Direct competitors

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Capabilities

Genius ERP Features

Engineering and Production

  • CAD-to-BOM engineering
  • Product engineering
  • Production management
  • Shop floor control
  • Quality control
  • Project management
  • Field services

Planning and Inventory

  • Smart scheduling
  • Capacity planning
  • Inventory control
  • Serial-number tracking
  • Material allocation
  • Purchasing
  • Production planning

Finance and Management

  • Accounting
  • Job costing
  • Financial reporting
  • Business intelligence dashboards
  • Cash-flow management
  • Employee management

Sales and Customer Operations

  • Quoting and estimating
  • Sales CRM
  • Customer portals
  • Dealer connections
  • Warranty and service management

AI and Automation

  • Intelligent document processing
  • Document workflow automation
  • AI-assisted quoting workflows
  • Repetitive task automation

Integrations and API

  • REST API
  • Swagger documentation
  • JSON data exchange
  • SOLIDWORKS integration
  • Autodesk Inventor integration
  • Avalara integration
  • Power BI integration
  • Microsoft Excel integration
  • Microsoft Access integration
  • Laserfiche integration
  • Viridem integration
  • CSI Flex integration
Product details

Genius ERP Specifications

Product typeManufacturing enterprise resource planning software
Target company sizeSmall and midsized manufacturers
Manufacturing modelsEngineer-to-order, configure-to-order and make-to-order
DeploymentCloud and on-premises options
Supported accessWeb, Android and iPhone/iPad
APIREST API with JSON exchange and Swagger documentation
Pricing modelCustomized quotation
Free trialNot publicly verified
Primary headquartersQuebec City, Quebec, Canada
Founded1992
Our evidence-based assessment

TechZella Score

A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.

8.1/10Moderate confidence
Features8.8
Ease of Use7.8
Value for Money7.5
Performance8.2
Support8.1
User Sentiment8.2

Genius ERP provides broad manufacturing functionality, including CAD-to-BOM engineering, scheduling, inventory, job costing, accounting, analytics, CRM, field services and API connectivity. G2 and Capterra reviews show generally positive sentiment, while public pricing is unavailable and implementation may require substantial planning.

Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.

Independent review sources

Genius ERP Ratings & Reviews

Ratings are published by the respective review platforms and may change over time.

Common questions

Genius ERP FAQs

Answers begin with the clearest available response, followed by the context that helps you act on it.

What is Genius ERP?

Genius ERP is manufacturing-focused ERP software for small and midsized custom manufacturers.
Who uses Genius ERP?

Its stated industries include aerospace and defense, automation, industrial machinery, food equipment, job shops, metal fabrication, mold and die, pressure vessels, tanks and transportation.
Does Genius ERP offer an API?

Yes. The vendor provides a REST API with controlled endpoints, JSON data exchange and Swagger interactive documentation.
What integrations does Genius ERP support?

Officially listed integrations include SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Inventor, Avalara, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Laserfiche, Viridem and CSI Flex. The API supports additional third-party applications.
Does Genius ERP have a free trial?
Yes.
A free trial was not publicly verified. The vendor offers a free product demonstration and advises customers to request trial access during evaluation.
Is Genius ERP cloud-based?
Yes.
Genius ERP offers cloud ERP functionality and also documents multiple deployment options, including on-premises deployment.
How much does Genius ERP cost?

The vendor uses customized pricing. Costs depend on users, modules, deployment, implementation, customization, training and support.
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