--- description: Detailed reviews on JobBOSS² based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare JobBOSS² with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: JobBOSS² Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Enterprise Resource Planning Software](/directory/322/enterprise-resource-planning-erp/software) > [JobBOSS²](/software/110711/jobboss) # JobBOSS² Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/110711/jobboss Page: 1 / 36\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/110711/jobboss?page=2) > JobBOSS² is a job shop management software designed specifically for custom metal manufacturing businesses. It streamlines operations through integrated scheduling, inventory tracking, and job costing features that help manufacturers optimize workflows. The system includes AI-based tools, such as BOM Builder, quality management capabilities, and real-time analytics that enable businesses to monitor production efficiency and profitability. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 865 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of JobBOSS² Enhances shop floor control and provides deeper business insights through real-time job tracking and reporting tools. Simplifies workflow management by automating quoting, order generation, scheduling, and inventory tracking. Optimizes resource allocation with drag-and-drop scheduling and automated material forecasting. Improves decision-making by delivering analytics on production efficiency, profitability, and cost comparison. Strengthens compliance and data security with cloud-based infrastructure and ITAR standards. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 865 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: ECI Software Solutions - **Location**: Grand Prairie, US - **Founded**: 1999 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per User - **Pricing Details**: Please contact ECI Software Solutions directly for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - "What If" Scenarios - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting Integration - Accounting Software - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Workflow - Audit Management - Audit Trail - Automated Scheduling - BOM Creation - Backorder Management - Barcode/Label Management - Barcode/Ticket Scanning - Barcoding/RFID - Batch Processing - Bill of Material Analysis - Bill of Materials ## Integrations (15 total) - AutoCAD - CenterPoint Payroll - Easypay - FedEx Ship Manager - KnowledgeSync - MYOB Business - Net1 - Paychex Flex - QuickBooks Desktop - QuickBooks Online Advanced - Sage Accounting - SolidWorks Premium - StreetWise CADlink - Stripe - Xero ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Enterprise Resource Planning Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/322/enterprise-resource-planning-erp/software) ## Related Categories - [Enterprise Resource Planning Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/322/enterprise-resource-planning-erp/software) - [Manufacturing Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/666/manufacturing-engineering/software) - [Manufacturing Execution System Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1245/manufacturing-execution/software) - [MRP Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/895/mrp/software) - [Production Scheduling Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1331/production-scheduling/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Great software, great people, great value\! > > **Cons**: IF we can't figure out a custom report and need some form changes...it has taken longer than we like - however....that is the only downside thus far\! > > Excellent\! ----- ### "Steve Cate" — 4.0/5 > **Steve** | *February 22, 2021* | Machinery | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use and good tech support. Very similar to quickbooks > > **Cons**: When allocating stock to jobs, unless it was purchased specifically for that job, it is a bit cumbersome so we had a custom report written to allow the tag number of the inventory to be scanned. > > We can quote jobs so fast with E2 it has become the way we control the pace of our business. If we want to be busier we submit a quote within hours of the RFQ. If we are too busy we take longer to submit quotes. It also helps a lot with scheduling but scheduling is the most difficult function to use. ----- ### "Archaic & Tedious" — 1.0/5 > **William** | *December 30, 2016* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: It has quoting, materials, costing, and scheduling, and job status capabilities. > > **Cons**: Sadly the UI is severely lacking. And it seems not much thought is given to usability and efficiency. > > Archaic and Tedious is exactly how I would describe Exact JobBoss. There are significant limitations in the software to consider up front. Part numbers are limited to 30 Characters. Drawing numbers are limited to 16 characters. General Description field is limited to 30 characters. Their answer to this is to provide an extended description dialog box. But you can not see the value of extended description in any sort of list view, therefore you can not see the complete description of your materials or parts anyplace until you generate quote document, or purchase order document, or a report. The general Description field will clip your description. It will let you enter more than 30 characters. But if you save and exit, then open the same quote it will have clipped the description to 30 characters. The UI is not user-friendly despite other reviews. I seriously doubt they have conducted usability and ergonomics studies with actual customers. It is very easy to get off track and be very disorganized with materials. Where it should have a good predefined material structure. The reporting side is very limited unless you are familiar with programming Crystal reports yourself. If you are building a product structure where multiple components use the same material, there is no way to add the same material to multiple components at once. You can copy material from one component to another, however, you cannot copy just a single material. For example, the component that I am copying from may have 5 materials in it. I have to copy all 5 materials into the target component then delete the materials I don't want in it. Same way with copying routings. A tech support rep argued this with me via email. To convince him I was correct and it was not possible I had to take a video of my screen attempting to copy one material and send that to him. Only then did he come off his position that it was possible. I can not see both the routings of a component and the materials of a component at the same time. They are two separate view windows you have to click back and forth in. Likewise, you cannot see the materials in multiple components at once. You have to click back and forth between the components you are interested in. If they rearranged their UI you could do some of these things, because there is plenty of room on your average size monitor screen. I have a 24" monitor and at a comfortable resolution, JobBoss is really only utilizing about 50% of my display space with actual pertinent information and controls. It's very easy to accidentally delete things and there are not many places where you can Undo, so if you accidentally delete something you are SOL. There is no way to add additional custom properties to a component. For example, I can not have Customer Part \# and Our Part\#. There are unforeseen nuances as well with formatting as well. If you enter a value in Vendor Reference field or Detail Number, then it overwrites the space for Extended Description on our Purchase Orders with Vendor Reference or Detail Number instead. You can not delete a material that has been used in a job. Unfortunately, we have a terrible material database with poorly named materials. We would like to replace the badly named materials with new materials that make more sense. But there is no good way to do this. Once a material has been used, closed, or scheduled it can not be deleted. It can only be inactivated. But what I want to do is replace it completely. Now they will say that they have a replace functionality, but it is really a rename functionality. But you can only rename one material at a time. So it's not really a replace function. Lastly, if you have limited seats you can set a user sign out after a period of time. However, I have found that if you walk away and have not saved your quote or job and it auto signs you out, it DOES NOT always save it for you. So you may lose work that you have done since last save. ----- ### "Users since 2005" — 5.0/5 > **Susan** | *August 15, 2019* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like everything about this software. We have two sites, although we are considered Aerosafe Companies we are in fact two separate companies with their own receivables and payable. I like that I can switch back and forth with ease. I use the accounting modules mostly which are wonderful, I have never had a problem with them. I also use the Purchasing module as I order tooling, material, supplies etc., The Inventory module is great allowing me to allocate all items to a GL code I have set up. > > **Cons**: There are no cons as far as I am concerned and would recommend it to anyone. I have done so on more than one occasion. > > My overall experience has been very good with all E2 aspects, my concerns have always been handled professionally and quickly. They have been able to modify or create a new program I have requested in a timely efficient manner. ----- ### "Gem-Trim of Houma, LLC (Manufacturer of Control Valve Parts)" — 5.0/5 > **Roy** | *March 5, 2020* | Oil & Energy | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Gem-Trim is a small manufacturing company of control valve parts. The E2 Shop System fit our company perfectly with the three modules we needed (Manufacturing, Financial, Quality). E2 is not a multi layered system like some of the other systems we looked at. Gem-Trim uses all three modules to a high degree and the three modules compliment each other and provides management to a vast amount of information. The E2 System is an extremely user friendly product but still gives a small company the big company profile. > > **Cons**: There were some minor obstacles in the program we had to overcome and adjust to, but the support from the E2 staff was a tremendous help and assisted us through those situations. > > Our experience has been excellent. ----- Page: 1 / 36\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/110711/jobboss?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/110711/jobboss) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data