Comparison
Cortrova vs ProShop: AI-native ERP, or a paperless shop system for machine shops.
ProShop is a paperless, web-based ERP, MES, and QMS built for precision machine shops in regulated industries, with strong AS9100 and ISO quality. Cortrova is an AI-native ERP that unifies 17 departments with embedded agents and adds predictive intelligence across the whole operation.
The honest read
Choose ProShop if you are a precision machine shop wanting a proven, paperless ERP/MES/QMS with deep AS9100 quality at its core. Choose Cortrova if you want that quality depth plus AI embedded across maintenance, scheduling, inventory, and finance, and the option to scale into larger, multi-department operations.
Side by side
Cortrova vs ProShop, at a glance.
| Dimension | Cortrova | ProShop |
|---|---|---|
| Category focus | AI-native ERP across 17 departments, floor to finance | Paperless ERP + MES + QMS for precision machine shops |
| AI approach | 65 agents embedded in every module, predictive by default | Deep process and quality automation; AI is not the core premise |
| Deployment | Cloud, on-premises, or fully air-gapped | Cloud (vendor-hosted) or on-premises |
| Pricing model | Flat-rate, unlimited users | Subscription (quote-based) |
| Quality / compliance | AS9100, IATF 16949, 21 CFR Part 11, ITAR-aware, CMMC 2.0 L2 ready, DCAA | Strong built-in AS9100 / ISO QMS; supports ITAR and CMMC needs for shops |
| Best fit | Manufacturers wanting AI-first ERP breadth and scale | Small and mid-sized precision machine shops in aerospace, defense, medical |
ProShop details reflect the vendor's publicly described positioning and may change; verify current specifics with each vendor.
Where each fits
Machine-shop depth versus AI-native breadth.
ProShop is deeply respected among precision machine shops for its built-in quality system. Cortrova brings AI across the whole ERP and broader departmental scope.
Cortrova is stronger when
You want predictive AI across the whole operation and expect to scale across many departments and sites, including air-gapped.
ProShop is stronger when
You are a precision machine shop wanting a proven paperless system with AS9100 quality baked into daily work.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is Cortrova a good ProShop alternative?
For shops that want AI embedded across the whole ERP and room to scale into larger multi-department operations, yes. Cortrova unifies 17 departments with 65 AI agents and supports AS9100, ITAR, CMMC, and DCAA. ProShop remains an excellent, focused choice for precision machine shops that want a proven paperless ERP/MES/QMS with quality at its core.
Does Cortrova match ProShop on AS9100 quality?
Cortrova maps AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001 into its quality and documents modules with First Article Inspection, closed-loop CAPA, and controlled documents. ProShop is well known for AS9100 depth in the machine-shop niche. Both are strong here; compare against your specific quality workflows.
Which scales better for a growing manufacturer?
Cortrova is designed to unify 17 departments and deploy across cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped sites, which suits manufacturers scaling beyond a single shop. ProShop is optimized for the precision machine-shop model.
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