Tulip

tulip.co
Financial Management
1-2 Weeks

The Industry's Leading Frontline Operations Platform

How to Replace Tulip

Overview

Tulip is a frontline operations platform that enables manufacturers to build, compose, and configure connected apps for production management, quality control, and workforce operations. It combines real-time data visualization, process automation, and AI-powered capabilities to streamline workflows across discrete manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and aerospace & defense industries.

Features

76 features across 31 categories

AI(4)

AI ActionsAIPremium

Expand beyond included credits to build robust industrial AI apps and solutions with additional AI actions per month

Computer VisionAIPremium

Leverage no-code machine vision to detect changes, track objects, and train and deploy custom anomaly detection models

Frontline CopilotAIPremium

Create a custom operator-facing AI chatbot trained on your documents

Optical Character Recognition (OCR)AIPremium

Extract text from images and answer questions about them with AI

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Access Control(5)

Advanced User RolesPremium

Select from additional, more granular roles tailored to professional workflow requirements

Custom User RolesPremium

Configure user permissions and create or manage role types for team access control requirements

SAML/LDAP AuthenticationPremium

Use SAML/LDAP to login and authenticate users

User GroupsPremium

Create and manage groups of users for approvals, alerts, and e-Signatures

User Roles

Assign roles to users to manage access on the account level

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Lacework, LastPass

Administration(1)

Account Usage Page

Monitor Interfaces, Machines, Automations Tasks, and AI Actions usage across your team

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Analytics(1)

Forecasts in AnalyticsAIPremium

Use machine learning to predict trends in production data

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

App Development(2)

Custom Widgets

Write low-code custom widgets and make them available for use in the no-code App Editor

No-Code App Editor

Create fully customizable apps and dashboards without writing code for mobile devices, tablets, desktops, and wearables

Also in: Alpha Software, Bizness Apps, monday.com

App Management(2)

App Lifecycle ManagementPremium

Create locked versions of apps and configure where which version is deployed across environments

Compare App VersionsPremium

View differences between two app versions to expedite app review

Asset Management(1)

Equipment Logbooks

Automate data collection and ensure data integrity for documentation, increasing equipment uptime by enforcing maintenance checks

Automation(2)

Automations

Design and build logic workflows that run in the background of your operation to execute tasks without apps

Scheduled Actions

Run Automations logic on a set frequency at a certain point in time

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Community(1)

Tulip Community

Connect with industry experts, share knowledge, and gain insights on latest innovations and best practices

Compliance & Regulation(6)

eBR (Electronic Batch Record)

Expedite time-to-market with real-time deviation alerts, review-by-exception, and detailed records for audits and inspections

eDHR (Electronic Device History Record)

Maintain a digital record of every step for every unit from start to finish with compliance protocol adherence and validation checks

Electronic Signatures

Attribute actions and data to users with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU GMP Annex 11 compliant e-signatures

GxP Audit PrivilegesPremium

Allows for onsite or remote audits of Tulip for regulated environments

Record HistoryPremium

Have Tulip document all changes to any Tulip Table record in an audit trail accessible using the Record History Widget

Tulip Docs (Validation Pack)Premium

Access online release validation package for the whole Tulip platform to streamline validation process

Content Library(1)

Tulip Library

Access individual apps, full app suites, plugins, and integrations for direct use or to jumpstart custom app building

Content Management(1)

Enterprise App ExchangePremium

Create an Enterprise App Exchange of content curated by your company, making it accessible and reusable across all workspaces

Data Management(5)

Data App Completion Records

Use data automatically stored for any app execution to easily track operations

Embedded Tables

Embed tables and custom views directly into apps to enable operators to view and interact with data

Import/ExportPremium

Export and Import apps, connectors, and automations between different Tulip environments

Table Queries

Create custom views of tables using filters, sorting and limiting to surface exactly the right data for each use case

Tulip Tables

Configure your own database to store and share data across apps without needing database skills

Data Protection(1)

0-RPO (Zero Recovery Point Objective)Premium

Secure your organization's data through real-time replication so no critical information is lost in case of disaster

Data Validation(1)

Input Widget Validation

Create logic within apps to ensure accuracy and formatting requirements on data entry

Device Integration(5)

Camera Support

Use cameras within apps to capture photos and turn devices into barcode readers

Edge Device IntegrationPremium

Deploy Tulip Edge Devices for easy connectivity at the edge using GPIOs, ADCs, integrated Node-RED, and more

Light KitPremium

Deploy the Tulip Light Kit with an Edge Device for no-code Pick-to-Light and Place-to-Light capabilities

Machine MonitoringPremium

Connect machines to Tulip, map tags to attributes, and record machine state history with visualization capabilities

USB Device Integration

Use USB devices like barcode scanners and scales directly with applications

Governance(1)

App Approval WorkflowsPremium

Configure approval types and approvers to implement a review workflow gating which apps can be deployed to production

Infrastructure(3)

Cloud Deployment

Have your Tulip environment deployment managed by Tulip in the cloud

Cloud Provider ChoicePremium

Choose which provider you want your Tulip environment to be hosted in, AWS or Azure

GovCloud DeploymentPremium

Choose to have your Tulip environment hosted in AWS GovCloud for sensitive data and regulated workloads

Integration(6)

HTTP ConnectorPremium

Create integrations to third party APIs and systems using HTTP connectors and make them available within the app editor

OAuthPremium

Use OAuth 2.0 for connector authentication with third party systems

Official Node-RED NodesPremium

Use official Tulip Node-RED nodes to easily connect any Node-RED flow with your Tulip system

On-premise Connector HostPremium

Connect to systems in local IT infrastructure by deploying an on-premise connector host connected to the Tulip Cloud

SQL ConnectorPremium

Connect to PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL and Oracle SQL databases and make scripts available within the app editor

Tulip API

Leverage Tulip's API to interact with your account from outside of the platform

Inventory Management(2)

Inventory Management

Provide real-time inventory status with ERP integration, predict inventory levels, and ensure correct part versions are picked

KittingAI

Ensure correct parts are picked by displaying BOMs from ERP, using lights to guide operators, and vision to identify missing components

Localization(2)

AI TranslationAI

Automatically translate apps and data in automations in over 25 languages

Multilingual Apps

Natively translate apps to provide users the experience they can be most effective with within a site or across the world

Organization(1)

WorkspacesPremium

Create workspaces within your Tulip environment to segregate data and users across different sites or value streams

Production Management(3)

Line Clearance

Minimize downtime with right-first-time execution, streamlined documentation, and digital evidence with timestamps and photos

Production Tracking

Keep track of work orders, lots, batches, or units as they pass through production steps using real-time data to resolve bottlenecks

Weigh & Dispense

Prevent errors by automating calculations based on recipes and dosage requirements with integrated scales and intuitive instructions

Quality Management(3)

In-Process QualityAI

Minimize nonconformances with logical quality checks and defect-detecting vision to enhance inspection workflows

Nonconformance Management

Receive instant alerts to resolve issues, track defect rates and resolution times, and standardize nonconformance handling

Quality InspectionAI

Prevent defects by integrating quality checks into operator workflows and augmenting inspections with defect-detecting computer vision

Reporting & Analytics(3)

Analytics LayersAI

Have Tulip help you make decisions by creating insights using analytics layers including control charts, reference lines, and AI forecasting

Tier Dashboards

Align teams with KPIs using centralized real-time dashboards to identify areas for improvement and measure availability and utilization

Tulip AnalyticsAI

Create charts and analyses for collected data with support for control charts, reference lines, and AI forecasting

Services(1)

Professional ServicesPremium

Leverage expert guidance to optimize implementation and accelerate digital transformation journey

Support(7)

24/7 SupportPremium

Ensure swift issue resolution around the clock

Customer Success ManagerPremium

Know who to call when you don't know who to call - your assigned customer success manager

Email Support

Reach out to support via email and get a response within a maximum of 24 hours

Knowledge Base

Browse extensive knowledge base explaining every detail of the platform

Long-Term Support (LTS) ReleasesPremium

Choose to receive Long Term Support upgrades on your schedule instead of regularly scheduled standard releases

Premium SuccessPremium

Access to team of experts through a professional services contract to unlock maximum platform potential

Weekly Office Hours

Connect directly with Tulip experts in weekly office hours at no extra charge

Traceability(2)

Genealogy & Traceability

Produce as-built BOMs with part versions and serial numbers, enforce traceability data capture at every step

Product Genealogy

Track every component, process, and material used with automated data capture and complete audit trails for compliance

Training(1)

Tulip University

Get unlimited access to 80+ lessons including two certification courses

Training & Workforce Management(1)

Operator Training

Raise team performance by scheduling standardized trainings, providing on-the-job training, and enforcing operator certifications

Workflow Management(1)

Digital Work Instructions

Guide operators through complex tasks with photos, videos, and relevant order information with real-time bottleneck identification

Pricing

Essentials

$100/mo per interface (billed annually)
  • Apps on mobile, desktop, touchscreens, and wearables
  • Tulip AI
  • Tulip Tables
  • Tulip Analytics
  • App permissions
  • USB device integrations
  • Access to Library, Community, and University
  • Live chat
  • No-Code App Editor
  • Tulip Library
  • Camera Support
  • Input Widget Validation
  • Data App Completion Records
  • Tulip Analytics
  • User Roles
  • Cloud Deployment
  • Account Usage Page
  • Tulip University
  • Knowledge Base
  • Tulip Community
  • Weekly Office Hours
  • Email Support
  • 250 AI Actions per month
  • 1000 Automations Tasks per month
  • Up to 50 Interfaces
  • 150 Operators

Professional

$250/mo per interface (billed annually)
  • Everything in Essentials
  • Advanced Edge Connectivity: GPIO, edge devices
  • Single Sign On (SSO), SAML, LDAP
  • Advanced user roles
  • 3rd-Party Integrations: HTTP & SQL Connectors
  • On-premise Connector Host
  • Custom Widgets
  • Tulip API
  • HTTP Connector
  • SQL Connector
  • OAuth
  • On-premise Connector Host
  • Edge Device Integration
  • Official Node-RED Nodes
  • Light Kit
  • Machine Monitoring
  • Custom Widgets
  • Advanced User Roles
  • SAML/LDAP
  • User Groups
  • App Lifecycle Management
  • Compare App Versions
  • 500 AI Actions per month
  • 7500 Automations Tasks per month
  • Unlimited Interfaces
  • Unlimited Operators

Enterprise

Custom
  • Everything in Professional
  • Workspaces
  • Enterprise App Exchange
  • Custom user roles
  • Multilingual Apps
  • App approval workflows & lifecycle management
  • App and Automation import/export across Tulip environments
  • Custom User Roles
  • Workspaces
  • Enterprise App Exchange
  • Import/Export
  • Record History
  • LTS Releases
  • 0-RPO
  • Tulip Docs (Validation Pack)
  • GxP Audit Privileges
  • 1000 AI Actions per month
  • 15000 Automations Tasks per month
  • Unlimited Interfaces
  • Unlimited Operators
  • Cloud Provider Choice
  • Customer Success Manager
  • Premium Success
  • Professional Services

Regulated Industries

Custom
  • Everything in Enterprise
  • eSignatures for Compliance (21 CFR Part 11)
  • Auditable Record History (GxP, AS9100)
  • Zero Data Loss Protection (0-RPO)
  • Validation Pack (Access to Test Reports and traceability matrix)
  • Long-Term Support Releases (LTS)
  • Customer Audit Privileges
  • Electronic Signatures
  • Record History
  • LTS Releases
  • 0-RPO
  • Tulip Docs (Validation Pack)
  • GxP Audit Privileges
  • GovCloud Deployment
  • 1000 AI Actions per month
  • 30000 Automations Tasks per month
  • Unlimited Interfaces
  • Unlimited Operators
  • Customer Success Manager
  • Premium Success
  • Professional Services
  • 24/7 Support

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Tulip. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Tulip alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 76 features.

Buy Tulip

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$96,000
Maintenance$1,440/mo
3-year total$147,840
Dev time~8 months

Buying Tulip saves ~$147,840 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 76 features and a BuildScore of 3/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

12 known integrations

AWSAWS GovCloudERP SystemsMicrosoft AzureMicrosoft SQLMQTTMySQLNode-REDOPC UAOracle SQLPLM SystemsPostgreSQL