One product, not four
Stop juggling an instructions tool plus separate quality, audit and training software.
TL;DR
VKS handles visual work instructions. Azumuta adds Quality, Skills Matrix, Audits, Non-Conformance and MES-grade production tracking — one platform instead of four.
Azumuta vs VKS
Azumuta vs VKS: work instructions plus the rest of the shop floor
VKS handles visual work instructions. Azumuta adds Quality, Skills Matrix, Audits, Non-Conformance and MES-grade production tracking — one platform instead of four.
- DWI + Quality + MES in one
- 4.8/5 on G2
- EU-based, multilingual
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| Feature | Azumuta | VKS |
|---|---|---|
| Visual work instructions Both cover DWI. Azumuta's authoring is drag-and-drop with native multilingual. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quality Management & in-line checks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Skills Matrix & Training | ✓ | ~ |
| Audits & Digital Checklists | ✓ | ✗ |
| Production tracking, traceability, OEE VKS tracks instruction completion; Azumuta adds MES-grade production data. | ✓ | ~ |
| Non-conformance management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Offline mode on mobile / tablet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multilingual authoring (10+ languages) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint connectors | ✓ | ~ |
| OPC-UA device connectivity | ✓ | ~ |
| Azumuta Intelligence (AI on operational data) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pricing model Azumuta: flat per-user, all modules. VKS: per-user for instructions; Quality / MES elsewhere. | ✓ | ~ |
Outgrowing VKS? Keep your instructions, add Quality and MES.
We migrate your VKS instructions, media and sign-off records into Azumuta, then switch on Quality, Non-Conformance, Audits and production tracking when you're ready. One platform, one contract.
Plan my switch from VKSWhat makes Azumuta different
MES data, not just completion logs
Operators, quality checks and machine data in one layer you can report on.
EU-native, multi-plant
Plant-level permissions, native multilingual authoring, EU-based support.
One subscription, every module included
- Azumuta: DWI, Quality, Skills, Audits, Dashboards and MES — all included.
- VKS: priced for instructions only; Quality and MES are separate contracts.
- No per-environment or per-plant surcharges.
- Native SAP and Microsoft Dynamics connectors included.
- Transparent list pricing on our site.
Frequently asked questions
How is Azumuta different from VKS?
VKS is a focused visual work-instructions platform. Azumuta covers instructions and Quality, Skills, Audits, Non-Conformance and MES production tracking in one product.
Can I keep my VKS instructions when we switch?
Yes — onboarding migrates instructions, media, translations and sign-off records.
Does Azumuta add quality and audits?
Yes — Quality, Non-Conformance and Audits are native modules.
Does Azumuta track production and OEE?
Yes — MES-grade tracking, traceability and OEE are included.
How fast can we go live?
Pilot lines in 2–4 weeks; multi-module rollouts inside a quarter.
Does Azumuta integrate with SAP, Dynamics and machines?
Native SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint and Teams connectors, plus OPC-UA for machines.
Join The Digital Shop Floor Revolution!
VKS handles visual work instructions. Azumuta adds Quality, Skills Matrix, Audits, Non-Conformance and MES-grade production tracking — one platform instead of four.
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