The professional formulation management platform that grows with you—from your first product to enterprise scale. Built specifically for supplement, cosmetic, and food manufacturers who need powerful tools without enterprise complexity or cost.
Real-time manufacturing metrics
Whether you're launching your first product or managing multiple production lines, Batch Buddy scales with your business.
Launching your first supplement or cosmetic line
Multiple products, increasing complexity
Managing client formulations securely
Multiple teams, complex operations
All plans include: FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance • Complete audit trails • Formulation IP protection • Real-time cost intelligence
From initial formulation to customer sales - Batch Buddy empowers supplement, cosmetic, and food manufacturers at every stage of growth. Manage your entire product lifecycle with enterprise-grade tools built for formulation-first businesses.
Easily create, manage, and scale your formulas in a professional, intuitive interface. Our intelligent ingredient management and AI-powered recommendations help you innovate faster and more efficiently.
Master complex formulations with our purpose-built interface that enables seamless creation, versioning, and refinement of products at every development stage.
Stop guessing your margins. Batch Buddy instantly calculates your production costs, including landed costs, as you build your formulas. Our real-time cost comparisons ensure profitability from the start.
Say goodbye to low-stock surprises. Our smart FIFO inventory system tracks stock levels in real-time, alerts you when supplies are low, and integrates directly with your production runs to ensure accuracy.
Your formulations stay completely private with advanced role-based access and comprehensive audit trails. Secure integrations ensure your intellectual property never leaves your control.
Move formulas to production with visual scheduling and batch tracking. FIFO system automatically rotates inventory by expiry dates, perfect for restaurants and food manufacturing.
Complete regulatory compliance with immutable audit trails tracking every action from ingredient creation to shipment. Export-ready documentation for FDA inspections with time-stamped records and electronic signature tracking.
Enable seamless team collaboration with shared workspaces, role-based access, and production planning coordination. Perfect for growing teams and contract manufacturing partnerships.
Access verified suppliers worldwide with competitive pricing and quality certifications. Compare costs instantly and build reliable supply chains for consistent production.
Streamline fulfillment with integrated UPS, FedEx, and USPS shipping. Automated rate shopping, real-time label generation, and package tracking - all within your production workflow.
Complete FDA-compliant documentation suite combining Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Electronic Batch Records (EBR) for regulated manufacturing.
From formulation to customer sales - manage your entire product lifecycle in one platform. Direct Shopify integration lets you sell finished goods while protecting your proprietary formulations.
Full mobile responsiveness for production floor use. Manage formulations, track inventory, and monitor production from any device with touch-friendly interfaces designed for manufacturers.
Seamless QuickBooks integration for real-time cost sync and automated financial tracking. Advanced cost intelligence and profitability analysis help optimize your manufacturing operations.
Comprehensive production analytics, cost intelligence, and profitability analysis. Data-driven insights help you optimize formulations, reduce costs, and maximize margins.
From supplements to cosmetics, food products to consumer goods - Batch Buddy delivers industry-specific tools and workflows tailored for professional manufacturing across all sectors.
Comprehensive nutraceutical formulation with extensive ingredient library plus custom additions
Professional cosmetic formulation with extensive ingredient database plus custom ingredient support
Complete food manufacturing with comprehensive ingredient library plus unlimited custom additions
FIFO inventory management, recipe costing, and menu development for kitchens
Multi-client formulation management with advanced cost tracking
Comprehensive platform for growing brands across all product categories
Start with our extensive pre-loaded ingredient database spanning all CPG categories, then seamlessly add your own proprietary ingredients, custom blends, and specialty materials. Complete flexibility for your unique formulations.
Start 14-Day Free TrialConnect with verified suppliers worldwide and access competitive pricing for all your ingredient needs.
Many platforms lock you into one tier or force expensive migrations. Batch Buddy grows seamlessly with your business.
Start with professional tools on day one. When you're ready to add team members, upgrade with one click. Need API access for Shopify or custom integrations? Move to Enterprise seamlessly—your data, formulations, and workflows stay intact.
We've designed Batch Buddy to be your platform from startup through enterprise scale. While other solutions force you to "graduate" to expensive enterprise software, we believe in growing together. Our Enterprise tier handles unlimited teams, custom integrations, and complex workflows—all while keeping your formulation IP and operational knowledge in one unified system.
Enterprise-grade formulation management without enterprise complexity or cost
| Solution | Starting Cost | Setup Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batch Buddy | $149/month | Same day | Supplement & formulation manufacturers at any scale |
| Excel Spreadsheets | Free | Ongoing struggle | Hobbyists (breaks at scale) |
| NetSuite ERP | $120/user/mo + $50K setup | 6-12 months | Large enterprises with IT teams |
| SAP Business One | $149/user/mo + implementation | 3-6 months | Manufacturing companies with complex needs |
| Generic PLM Software | $5,000+/month | 6-12 months | Aerospace, automotive (not formulation-based) |
Less expensive than enterprise PLM
Setup time vs. months for enterprise ERP
Built for formulation manufacturers
Start with what you need today. Upgrade seamlessly as you grow. All plans include a 14-day free trial.
No hidden costs • No long onboarding • Start using instantly
Individual workspace
Teams + QuickBooks
Unlimited + API
All plans include: 14-day free trial • Credit card required • Cancel anytime • No setup fees • No long-term contracts
Complete FDA-compliant documentation suite with COA and Electronic Batch Records for all subscription tiers
COA + Electronic Batch Records
FDA-Compliant Nutrition Labels
Specialized for CPG formulators. Built by creators, for creators.
Traditional competitors require multiple systems: Genesis R&D for formulation ($2,400-$7,200/year) + ERP system + compliance software + e-commerce integration. Batch Buddy combines everything into one specialized platform at a fraction of the cost.
| Feature | Genesis R&D | TraceOne PLM | Batch Buddy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formulation Management | Advanced | Advanced | Specialized for CPG + Production Integration |
| Production Management | No | Limited | Complete Production Workflow |
| Inventory Management | No | Basic | FIFO + Real-time Tracking |
| Real-time Cost Intelligence | Limited | Limited | Advanced + QuickBooks Sync |
| Customer Order Management | No | Basic | Complete Order-to-Ship |
| Shipping Integration | No | No | UPS, FedEx, USPS |
| Regulatory Compliance Suite | No | Limited | COA + EBR Premium ($199/month) |
| E-commerce Integration | No | No | Shopify + Trade Secret Protection |
| Complete Integration | Formulation Only | Requires Multiple Systems | Lab-to-Shelf in One Platform |
| Electronic Batch Records (EBR) | No | No | 21 CFR Part 11 Compliant |
| Starting Price | $2,400-$7,200/year | $5,000+/month |
$149/month 14-day free trial |
| QuickBooks Integration | No | No | Native Integration |
| Team Collaboration | Basic | Advanced | Built for Teams |
| Supplier Marketplace | No | No | Global Verified Suppliers |
| Implementation Time | 6+ months | 6-12 months | Same day |
| Learning Curve | Steep | Very steep | Intuitive |
| API Access | Available | Available | RESTful APIs |
| Monthly Cost (Professional) | Unpredictable | $5,000+ | $349 |
Professional manufacturing capabilities that don't require a team of IT specialists
Every feature designed specifically for CPG formulation and production
Enterprise features at startup pricing - no hidden costs or surprise fees
Start optimizing your formulations today, not next quarter
Now, let Batch Buddy handle the details. Ready to simplify your process and boost your profitability?