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MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence Named to G2's 2026 Best ERP Software List
We're thrilled to share some exciting news from the team at MasterControl: our Manufacturing Excellence (Mx) solution has been recognized as one of the top products in G2's 2026 Best Software Awards, securing the No. 7 spot in the category of Best Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Products.
This recognition is particularly meaningful because it comes directly from our customers and users through verified reviews on G2, the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace.
What Are G2's 2026 Best Software Awards?
G2's annual Best Software Awards represent the gold standard in software recognition. These awards rank the world's best software companies and products based on two critical factors:
- Authentic, verified user reviews submitted throughout the 2025 calendar year.
- Publicly available market presence data.
The competition is fierce—fewer than 1% of the more than 175,000 vendors listed on G2 earned a placement across this year's award lists.1 To qualify, products needed at least 10 verified reviews from the evaluation period, and winners are determined through G2's proprietary algorithm that combines customer satisfaction with market presence.2
As G2 CMO Alex London noted, "G2's Best Software Awards are a compass in today's fragmented market. Each list is grounded in verified reviews from real users on G2, helping software buyers quickly find the best solutions that consistently deliver."3
Why Was MasterControl Mx Ranked in the ERP Category?
You might be wondering: why would a manufacturing execution system (MES) appear on a list of Best ERP software? It's a great question with a compelling answer.
While MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence wasn't specifically designed as traditional ERP software, it delivers many of the core capabilities that modern life sciences manufacturers need from their enterprise resource planning systems:
- End-to-end production management from materials to finished goods.
- Real-time data integration across quality, manufacturing, and asset management systems.
- Seamless ERP integration with systems like SAP, Oracle, and other enterprise platforms.
- Complete visibility into manufacturing operations and resources.
- Automated workflows that connect people, processes, and equipment.
In today's manufacturing landscape, the lines between MES and ERP software are increasingly blurred. Life sciences companies need solutions that do more than just manage data—they need platforms that actively eliminate errors, accelerate production, and maintain compliance. That's exactly what Mx delivers, making it a natural fit alongside traditional ERP systems on this prestigious list.
What Makes MasterControl Mx Stand Out
MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence is a next-generation digital manufacturing platform that has helped hundreds of manufacturers eliminate millions of errors and deliver products to the market 70% faster.
Core Capabilities Include:
Modern MES Functionality
- Rapidly digitize manufacturing processes with no-code workflows.
- Increase flexibility and visibility by automating production processes.
- Connect operations by integrating with ERP, laboratory information management system (LIMS), and quality management system (QMS) software solutions.
- Orchestrate resources seamlessly across your entire operation.
Electronic Batch Records/Electronic Device History Record (EBR/eDHR)
- Digitalize work instructions that align with good manufacturing practices (GMP) and include embedded operator guidance.
- Error-proof life science manufacturing execution with automated data capture.
- Enable smart, real-time review-by-exception for faster time to market.
Digital Logbooks
- Ensure GMP compliance with audit-ready electronic logbooks.
- Provide real-time visibility into critical activities and equipment availability.
- Seamlessly integrate with QMS and MES for connected data flows.
Regulated Asset Management
- Monitor equipment maintenance from simple protocols to complex procedures.
- Track asset status with comprehensive dashboards.
- Improve calibration and measurement with life science compliance features.
What Our Customers Are Saying
This G2 recognition is even more meaningful because it reflects real experiences from life sciences professionals who use Mx every day. Here's what they're saying:
"One of the standout features of Mx is its user-friendly interface. Our end users can execute tasks easily, benefit from automated calculations, complete sign-offs, and access data projections with simplicity."
— Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Professional
"The switch from paper batch records to electronic batch records saved the company time and money. The interface makes management and deployment easy."
— Biotechnology Leader
These testimonials highlight exactly why Mx earned its spot on the Best ERP Software list: it delivers the operational efficiency, data integration, and process automation that manufacturers need from modern enterprise systems.
Building on a Foundation of Excellence
This latest recognition builds on MasterControl's strong track record of customer satisfaction. Earlier this year, we announced that Manufacturing Excellence was named the No. 1 MES on G2 for Winter 2026, with recognition across multiple categories including:
- Leader (Overall, Mid-Market, Enterprise).
- Best Usability (Overall, Mid-Market).
- Best Relationship (Overall, Mid-Market).
- Momentum Leader.
The Bottom Line
Being named to G2's 2026 Best ERP Software list validates what our customers have been telling us: MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence delivers the comprehensive, connected capabilities that modern life sciences manufacturers need to compete and thrive.
Whether you call it MES, ERP software, or simply smart manufacturing, Mx helps you:
- Eliminate errors through automated data capture and validation.
- Accelerate production with paperless, digital workflows.
- Maintain compliance with audit-ready electronic records.
- Integrate seamlessly with your existing ERP, LIMS, and QMS systems.
- Scale efficiently from single sites to enterprise-wide operations.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your experiences on G2. Your feedback doesn't just help other manufacturers make informed decisions, it drives us to keep innovating and improving.
Ready to see why MasterControl Mx earned a spot on G2's Best ERP Software list? Learn more about Manufacturing Excellence or explore our interactive demo to see how we can help you run faster, leaner, and smarter.
References:
- "G2 Announces 2026 Best Software Award Winners," G2 press release, Feb. 18, 2026, PR Newswire.
- "G2 Announces 2026 Best Software Award Winners," Yahoo Finance, Feb. 18, 2026.
- Supra note 1.
Manufacturing, Quality, and Asset Management — Simplified with Life Sciences-Specialized AI.
MasterControl Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based quality and manufacturing software for life sciences and other regulated industries. For three decades, our mission has been the same as that of our customers – to bring life-changing products to more people sooner. MasterControl helps organizations digitize, automate, and connect quality and manufacturing processes. Innovative MasterControl tools have a proven track record of improving product quality, reducing cost, and accelerating time to market. Over 1,100 companies worldwide use MasterControl solutions to streamline operations, maintain compliance, easily analyze and interpret large amounts of data, and visualize business insights in real time.
