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Carbon is an open source ERP, MES and QMS for manufacturing. Perfect for complex assembly, contract manufacturing, and configure to order manufacturing.

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Best Alternatives to carbon

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01Gemini CLI logoGemini CLI
An open-source AI agent that brings the power of Gemini directly into your terminal. Supports native MCP.
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Apache-2.0
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02dagster logodagster
An orchestration platform for the development, production, and observation of data assets.
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03Figma-Context-MCP logoFigma-Context-MCP
MCP server to provide Figma layout information to AI coding agents like Cursor
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MIT
3d ago
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04budibase logobudibase
Create business apps and automate workflows in minutes. Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MSSQL, MongoDB, Rest API, Docker, K8s, and more πŸš€ No code / Low code platform..
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MPL
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05temporal logotemporal
Temporal service
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MIT
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06AionUi logoAionUi
Free, local, open-source Cowork for Gemini CLI, Claude Code, Codex, Opencode, Qwen Code, Goose Cli, Auggie, and more | 🌟 Star if you like it!
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Apache-2.0
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07unity-mcp logounity-mcp
Unity MCP acts as a bridge, allowing AI assistants (like Claude, Cursor) to interact directly with your Unity Editor via a local MCP (Model Context Protocol) Client. Give your LLM tools to manage assets, control scenes, edit scripts, and automate tasks within Unity.
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MIT
3d ago
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08knowledge-work-plugins logoknowledge-work-plugins
Open source repository of plugins primarily intended for knowledge workers to use in Claude Cowork
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Side-by-Side Comparison

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carbon logocarbon
Gemini CLI logoGemini CLI
dagster logodagster
Figma-Context-MCP logoFigma-Context-MCP
CategoryWorkflow AutomationWorkflow AutomationWorkflow AutomationWorkflow Automation
Starsβ˜… 2.1kβ˜… 104.7kβ˜… 15.6kβ˜… 14.9k
LicenseNOASSERTIONApache-2.0Apache-2.0MIT
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Open SourceYesYesYesYes
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FAQ

What is carbon?
Carbon is an open-source operating system designed for manufacturing, built to address the limitations of traditional ERP and MES solutions. It provides a modern, API-first approach, aiming to reduce vendor lock-in and offer a flexible, extensible platform for companies to build tailored applications.
What is the best alternative to carbon?
Gemini CLI is the top-rated alternative to carbon in the Workflow Automation category.
Is there a free alternative to carbon?
Gemini CLI is a free, open-source alternative.
Is carbon open source?
Yes, carbon is open source on GitHub, licensed under NOASSERTION.
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