--- title: "Factbird Software Reviews, Demo & Pricing - 2026" description: "Review of Factbird Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs." source_url: "https://www.softwareadvice.com/manufacturing/blackbird-profile/" page_type: "product" language: "en" --- [Home](https://www.softwareadvice.com/) / [OEE Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/manufacturing/oee-comparison/) / Factbird Software Advice offers objective insights based on verified user reviews and independent product and market research. When our advisors match you to a software provider, we may earn a referral fee. Overview [Alternatives](https://www.softwareadvice.com/product/333741-Factbird/alternatives/) # Factbird Review From $219-$329/month Free trial 3 plans Wondering if Factbird is right for your organization? Our OEE Software selection experts can help you in 15 minutes or less. On this page - Overview - User Interface - Popular Alternatives - Pricing and Plans - Features - Integrations - User Reviews ## Overview Factbird 4.8 [(12)](https://www.softwareadvice.com/product/333741-Factbird/#reviews) Pricing Starting at $219.00 flat rate per month ### About Factbird Factbird is a manufacturing intelligence solution that simplifies data gathering and analysis for all manufacturers. Our mission is to redefine the boundaries of manufacturing intelligence, promoting operational efficiency, enhanced process optimization, and sustainable practices. This robust system comprises edge devices, sensors, and cameras for in-depth data acquisition, alongside a cloud-based application that captures, processes, and converts the data into actionable insights. Key offerings of the Factbird cloud application include: - Built-in OEE calculations and production monitoring - Video capture and historical data analytics to support continuous improvements - Process and quality performance management and monitoring - Corrective and proactive maintenance supported by real-time and historical equipment data \-Tracking and analysis of utility consumption in the production processes Wondering if Factbird is right for your organization? 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Get a personalized pricing breakdown tailored to your specific needs—no guesswork, no generic estimates. ## Factbird Features - Popular features found in OEE Downtime Tracking Historical Trend Analysis Performance Metrics Real-Time Monitoring - More features of Factbird Access Controls/Permissions Activity Dashboard Activity Tracking Alerts/Escalation Alerts/Notifications Analytics API Asset Lifecycle Management Asset Tracking Automated Scheduling Barcode/Ticket Scanning Big Data Analytics Business Process Control Collaboration Tools Compliance Tracking Configuration Management Connectivity Management Customizable Dashboard Customizable Reports Data Capture and Transfer Data Collection Data Connectors Data Extraction Data Import/Export Data Synchronization Data Visualization Device Management Estimating Event Logs Event Triggered Actions For IoT Devices KPI Monitoring Loss Tracking Maintenance Management Maintenance Scheduling Mobile Access Monitoring Multi-Location Multiple Data Sources Order Management Performance Analysis Predictive Analytics Production Management Production Scheduling Production Tracking Productivity Analysis Quality Control Quality Management Real-Time Analytics Real-Time Data Real-Time Notifications Real-Time Reporting Reporting & Statistics Role-Based Permissions Root Cause Analysis Search/Filter Secure Data Storage Status Tracking Task Management Third-Party Integrations Traceability Trend Analysis Utilization Reporting Visual Analytics Visualization Workflow Management Work Order Management ## Factbird Integrations Microsoft Power BI Integration rated undefined from -1 review ## Factbird User Reviews ## Factbird customer ratings - Overall rating: 4.8/5 - Total reviews: 12 ### Rating distribution - 5 stars: 9 reviews (75%) - 4 stars: 3 reviews (25%) - 3 stars: 0 reviews (0%) - 2 stars: 0 reviews (0%) - 1 star: 0 reviews (0%) ### Secondary ratings - Ease of use: 4.6/5 - Value for money: 4.8/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 4.6/5 --- Have you used Factbird and would like to share your experience with others? ### Blackbird installation and operational experience - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Mike C. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Automotive - Company size: 201-500 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 2 years - Reviewed: March 2023 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros Ease of setup. Intuitive user and administrative interface. We were up and running within a few hours on our first production line and after validation have expanded to several production lines without any major issues. Additionally they provide very good user support. #### Cons Standard reporting could be improved but we have found that Blackbird have provided customised BI reports to meet our specific Company reporting requirements #### Vendor response Hi Mike, Thank you for sharing your experience with Blackbird! We're thrilled to hear that the system is providing value to your operations. We really appreciate your feedback as we strive to improve. We look forward to continuing to support you and your team in the future. Kind regards, The Blackbird Team :) Replied March 2023 --- ### Great system with fantastic customer support - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Robert P. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Food Production - Company size: 51-200 employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: February 2023 - Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered From the time we made the first call, they have been extremely supportive to our needs, their team has even helped us set up custom reporting that we use in our daily production meeting. They have always been prompt in responding to our needs and this system has helped improve our OEEs on our lines by focusing on the issues driven by real data. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros Very easy to implement Customer serviceConstantly improving system and features #### Cons No mobile app. #### Reasons for choosing Factbird For the cost and most importantly the support that we received, Blackbird was clearly the better choice for us. There are a lot of systems out there, but for me the support that we receive before and after is extremely important and is a bonus to a already powerful system. #### Vendor response Hi Robert, Thank you so much for taking the time to write the review. It means the world to us to get this level of appreciation. We understand that the lack of a mobile app may be inconvenient and we appreciate your feedback. Rest assured, your feedback will be taken seriously and considered as we strive to continually improve our services. Once again, thank you for your time and support. All the best, The Blackbird Team :) Replied March 2023 --- ### Blackbird, a great OEE and downtime analysis tool - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Ben B. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 51-200 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 2 years - Reviewed: December 2022 - Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 4/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros Once deployed the software is reliable and incredibly easy to use providing detailed insight into OEE and downtime reasons. #### Cons Our initial install process was time-consuming and challenging for our particular use cast. However, I'm sure for more typical factory production line systems deployment and integration would be easy. #### Vendor response Hi Ben, This is our very first review on Capterra. Thank you, for your honest review and for sharing your experience with us! We'll do our best to continue to deliver value to you on your digitalization journey and we are looking forward to supporting you and your team. Kind regards, The Blackbird team :) Replied March 2023 --- ### A very worth-while investment for anyone who is interested in seriously improving OEE - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Aaron Q. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Building Materials - Company size: 1001-5000 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 2 years - Reviewed: December 2022 - Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered Improved accuracy when logging and analyzing downtime levels and causes.Easy user interaction - suitable for all levels of technical ability. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros Easy to useEasy to integrateLive data reportingAutomated tracking of downtime Fantastic customer and technical supportReal time feel of how a production line/facility is performing #### Cons Modifying automated reports can be difficult #### Vendor response Hi Aaron, We really appreciate you took the time to leave us a review about your experience with Blackbird! Thank you for your feedback, rest assure that we will be taking that into consideration for future updates. We are looking forward to support you and your team in the future. Kind regards, The Blackbird Team :) Replied March 2023 --- ### Moakley - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Mark O. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering - Company size: 51-200 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 2 years - Reviewed: March 2023 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. I think its a great system and seen some good improvements from the data it collects. Andon call can be very powerful. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 4/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros I think how it can adapt to any machine or production line is fantastic and overcome the IT red tape you typically see within organizations #### Cons When using batches I would like the system to change the downtime trigger. We often get caught out by this and as a result do not capture all the stoppages. #### Reasons for choosing Factbird No #### Vendor response Hi Mark, Thank you for sharing your experience with Blackbird! We're thrilled to hear that it provides value for you and that you have seen improvements in your operations. We really appreciate your suggestions and will take it into consideration for future updates. Thank you for choosing Blackbird! The Blackbird Team :) Replied March 2023 --- ### Fantastic performance management system - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Mikkel S. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Food Production - Company size: 10000+ employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: April 2023 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. I have worked with the system in multiple companies and what most common areas to improve has been the overall capacity, efficiency, and changeovers. But also to understand our flow and speed in a whole new level. We have worked a lot with improve specific product due to the batch function as well. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros I think that it's not one thing there stands out, but the system in total.For us it's a great way to collect our data, compare, analyse etc. and therefore be smarter in our day to day decisions. #### Cons There i would say that you cant fully design all your needs, but thats understandable. #### Reasons for choosing Factbird Because they have a fantastic team behind, and are adaptable in all situations #### Vendor response Hi Mikkel, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Blackbird and for your words! We are very happy that you are enjoying using Blackbird and that is helping you in your decision making process. Thank you for choosing Blackbird! Kind regards, The Blackbird Team :) Replied April 2023 --- ### Holts Review - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Verified Reviewer - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Automotive - Company size: 51-200 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 12 months - Reviewed: March 2023 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. Up until the point of Blackbird introduction, we were relying on manual data collection when it comes to OEE calculations. This unfortunately was not giving us a true picture. Blackbird introduced correct data collection/calculation and what's more important substantially boosted workforce interest in OEE itself and line performance in general. Couldn't recommend Blackbird more! #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros Streamlined front end, accurate data collection, ease of use, great customer service. #### Cons The only thing I would like to see in the future is integrated file system. File allocation against Products would allow us to allocate Finished Goods Specs and Safety Documentation directly in to Blackbird. #### Vendor response Dear customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Blackbird! It is great to hear that it's providing value to your operations. We really appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration for future updates. We look forward to continuing to support you and your team in the future. Thank you for choosing Blackbird! Kind regards, The Blackbird Team :) Replied March 2023 --- ### Have used BlackBird for 1,5 year. Very attractiv purchase Price. Very easy and cheaap to install - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Boye O. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Consumer Goods - Company size: 51-200 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 2 years - Reviewed: April 2023 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. Improved packing capacity with around 20 to 22%. Have cut down the nightshift. Have reduced the packing losses from 2 cifret procentage to below 2% #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 4/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros Very good handling of the data picked up for the production, Eeasy implementation and adapttionalt o our production conditions. A loty of features to use for analysing the picked up production datas #### Cons All in All I like everything about BlackBird. I like the continuering improvement of the product ea energy- mesurement-model #### Reasons for choosing Factbird no #### Reasons for switching to Factbird Black Bird is a better system --- ### Broxburn Bottlers Ltd - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Tom Y. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Food Production - Company size: 201-500 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 6 months - Reviewed: March 2023 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. Really like the system and keen to learn more about the functionality of the system, believe we are only using a small portion of the system. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros Ease of use, the professionalism of the Blackbird team when you have any issues.The graphics are very easy to read #### Cons Not really got to that point yet, also spending time with the team in the near future to help me understand more about this. #### Vendor response Hi Tom, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Blackbird. We're thrilled to hear that you find our software easy to use and that is providing value. We are always happy to help and provide any necessary training to ensure that you're getting the most out of our software. Thank you for choosing Blackbird! Kind regards, The Blackbird Team :) Replied March 2023 --- ### Easy to use - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Klaus P. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Furniture - Company size: 51-200 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 12 months - Reviewed: April 2023 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. We are just at the beginning of our "blackbird jurney" but have already been able to make the problems on our productionlines very visible, and then take the right actions, so the overall experience with blackbird is very impressive #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 4/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros Easy to use, very skilled people from Blackbird to help setting it up, and understanding the features of the product, and very fast responsetime when you have issues that you cant solve by yourselve #### Cons nothing comes to mind, but we are only in the beginning of our "blackbirdjourney" #### Vendor response Hi Klaus, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Blackbird and for your words! We are very happy that you are enjoying the "Blackbird journey". Thank you for choosing Blackbird! 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