More than just an Excel/Minitab replacement. Compared to expensive legacy SPC brands, NEXSPC offers a modern B/S architecture, open integration APIs, and sincere perpetual licensing.
"If you're still using Excel/Minitab for SPC analysis, you're not doing quality control—you're wasting time."
| Core Differences | table_chart Excel / Minitab | rocket_launch NEXSPC |
|---|---|---|
| Timeliness | Severe lag. Requires manual data download, cleaning, and charting. By the time you see an alarm, the warehouse is full of defectives. | Millisecond-level auto-collection. Charts update instantly without refreshing. Alarms trigger the moment anomalies occur. |
| Collaboration | Data silos. Files stored on individual PCs with messy versions; impossible to share plant-wide. | Team collaboration. B/S architecture via browser. Executives, managers, and QAs all see the same real-time data. |
| Standardization | Highly person-dependent. Requires staff to be experts in stats/software; spreadsheets fail after employee turnover. | Plug-and-play. Once configured, frontline staff just follow 'Stoplight' indicators, no stats background needed. |
"Same expertise, modern architecture, 1/5 the total cost of ownership."
| Core Differences | business Legacy SPC Giants | rocket_launch NEXSPC (Next-Gen SPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Legacy. Mostly C/S architecture requiring client installation, often Windows-only; high maintenance burden. | Modern. Pure B/S architecture + Responsive design. Full access via PC, Mac, tablets, and mobile devices. |
| Openness | Closed (Black-box). Proprietary systems, difficult customization; APIs often sold separately at high prices. | Open (Transparent). Open WebAPI, MES embedding support. Business-layer source code delivered for full IT control. |
| Licensing | Expensive. Fees per concurrent user or per site. Requires high annual subscription or maintenance fees. | Great Value. Perpetual server-based buyout. Unlimited users and nodes. One-time investment for lifetime use. |
build Dimension 1: Technical Architecture & UX
| Comparison Item | NEXSPC | Office Software (Excel/Minitab) | Professional SPC (InfinityQS, etc.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Central server deployment, pure B/S architecture | Standalone installation | Centralized, mostly C/S or 'Fake' B/S |
| Client Requirements | Zero installation. Browser only (Chrome/Edge) | Heavy software installation on each PC | Clients or plugins required on each PC |
| Mobile Support | check_circle Supported (Responsive design) | cancel None | cancel Not supported or poor UX |
| Operating System | check_circle Cross-platform (Win, Linux, Mac, Mobile) | warning Windows only | warning Windows only |
| Real-time Update | check_circle WebSocket push; charts update instantly without refreshing | cancel Must re-import and re-draw | warning Manual refresh click required |
link Dimension 2: Integration & Openness
| Comparison Item | NEXSPC | General Software (Excel/Minitab) | Similar Professional SPC (InfinityQS, etc.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Synchronization | check_circle Fully Automated (API/MQTT/DB Direct) | cancel Manual Download → Formatting → Copy-Paste | check_circle API Sync (Requires customization) |
| Dashboard Monitoring | check_circle Native Support (Direct screen casting) | cancel N/A | warning Requires customization or add-on modules |
| System Integration | check_circle Embeddable (iframe support for MES/ERP) | cancel N/A | cancel Hard to integrate |
| Open APIs | check_circle Open SPC API, supports custom front-end dev | cancel N/A | cancel Closed / Expensive APIs |
payments Dimension 3: Cost & Licensing Model (TCO)
| Comparison Item | NEXSPC | General Software (Excel/Minitab) | Similar Professional SPC (InfinityQS, etc.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing Model | diamond Perpetual License | event Subscription (Per User/Year) | event Annual fee (Per User/Site) |
| User Restrictions | rocket_launch Unlimited Users & Concurrent Sessions | warning Each user requires separate licensing | warning Strict Concurrent/Node limits |
| Functional Limits | rocket_launch Full features included (DAQ/Dashboard/Analysis) | warning Different versions required for purchase | warning Modular-based pricing |
We previously used Minitab, which cost tens of thousands of dollars in annual licensing fees while data remained offline. After switching to NEXSPC, we eliminated recurring fees and achieved real-time dashboard monitoring across the entire workshop. Our IT department particularly values the open APIs, which allowed them to integrate Control Charts and Process Capability Analysis directly into our MES.
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