Most ERP buyers only see the sticker price — but licensing is just the tip of the iceberg. This article exposes the hidden fees, integration headaches, and consultant costs that drain budgets, and shows how Tangle.io’s all-inclusive model keeps manufacturers in control.
Whether you’re bending sheet metal, making customized beverages or analyzing materials coming through your laboratory, you don’t have time for vendor promises. The sticker price of most ERPs is a distraction; licensing fees are typically under 10% of total ERP costs. The real pain comes from endless custom code, messy integrations and consultants charging more than your CNC machines. That’s why so many small and mid‑sized manufacturers in sectors like food & beverage, cosmetics and apparel feel trapped in spreadsheets.
Tangle.io is built for real‑world manufacturing complexity. Transparent, all-inclusive subscriptions ensure no penalties as your team grows. There’s no per‑user tax or hidden module fees. It can integrate with third party systems that offer Open APIs - eliminating costly custom vendor connectors. Most importantly, AI is built in. You can extend the system by typing prompts—generate a quality‑control check for a new beverage formula, or a planning routine for a custom bike frame—and the system delivers.
