# A modern alternativeto Ekos for your brewery

BrewPlanner gives you better scheduling, built-in MRP, and transparent pricing — all with a modern interface your team will actually enjoy using.

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## BrewPlanner vs Ekos:feature comparison

See how BrewPlanner stacks up against Ekos on the features that matter most to breweries.

| Feature | BrewPlanner | Ekos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Production Scheduling |  |  |
| Visual Drag-and-Drop Calendar |  |  |
| Recipe Management |  |  |
| Inventory Management |  |  |
| Raw Material Planning (MRP) |  | Add-on |
| Keg Tracking |  |  |
| Reporting & Analytics |  |  |
| Multi-Location Support |  |  |
| Modern UI / Mobile Friendly |  |  |
| API Access |  | Limited |
| Starting Price | $49/mo | $150+/mo |
| Unlimited Users (MRP) |  |  |

## Why breweries switchfrom Ekos to BrewPlanner

BrewPlanner delivers a better experience at a lower cost — without sacrificing the features you depend on.

### A Modern Experience Ekos Cannot Match

BrewPlanner was built from the ground up with a modern tech stack. The result is a faster, cleaner, and more intuitive experience compared to Ekos's aging interface.

- Responsive design that works on any device
- Fast, modern UI with no page reloads
- Intuitive navigation your team learns in minutes

### Visual Scheduling That Actually Helps

Ekos offers basic scheduling, but BrewPlanner provides a visual drag-and-drop calendar with automatic conflict detection — so you spend less time managing the schedule and more time brewing.

- Drag-and-drop batch scheduling
- Automatic conflict detection across shared resources
- Multi-week and multi-vessel planning views

### MRP Without the Upsell

Ekos charges extra for inventory and MRP features. BrewPlanner includes full raw material planning, purchase orders, and inventory management in the MRP plan — no surprise add-ons.

- Material requirements planning included in MRP plan
- Automated purchase order generation
- No hidden per-feature or per-module fees

## The BrewPlanneradvantage

### Transparent Pricing

Two plans, clear pricing, no surprise upsells. BrewPlanner starts at $49/month — significantly less than Ekos.

### Modern Interface

Built with today's technology. BrewPlanner is faster, cleaner, and easier to use than Ekos's legacy platform.

### Quick Setup

Start scheduling batches within hours, not weeks. BrewPlanner's onboarding is fast and guided.

### All-in-One MRP

Raw material planning, inventory, and purchase orders are included — not sold as expensive add-on modules.

## Ekos vs BrewPlanner FAQ

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## Ready to switch from Ekos?

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