Mercer vs Flux

Comparing the features of Mercer to Flux

Feature
Mercer
Flux

Capability Features

Advanced Permissions
AI Assistant
AI Design Assistant
AI Paintbrush Editing
Automated Design Rule Checks
BoM Ready to Source
Browser-Based Platform
Centralized Asset Management
Collaboration and Teamwork
Comment and Collaboration
Community Support via Slack
Data Encryption
Data Privacy for AI Training
Design Ownership
User-owned
Easy Sharing
Enterprise Subscription Manufacturing
Explainable AI
Export to Print Ready Files
External Manufacturer Sharing
Fine-tuned AI
Forkable Projects
Global Manufacturing Network
Human Support Availability
Live Component Data
Model Agnostic
No Desktop Installation Required
Notes and Measurements
Notifications
PCB Layer Support
Up to 8 layers
Product Variations
Production Partner Onboarding
Project Templates
Real-time Team Collaboration
Reference Imagery Training
SOC-2 Cloud Infrastructure
SSO and Project Permissions
Standalone Software
Supply Chain Monitoring
Supported Board Types
IoT DevicesWearablesRoboticsAudio DevicesDronesMotor ControllersSmart HomeFPGAs
Supported Product Categories
outerwearshirtingdressesdenimsweatshatsswimwearintimateseyewearbagssocksbedding
Task Assignment
Task Management
Text to Image
Trained Model Sharing
Unified Platform
Version Management
Video and Documentation Support
Web-Based Platform

Integration Features

Export Formats
Gerbersdrill filesBoMpick-and-placestandard netlists
Image Generation
FluxStable Diffusion
Supported File Formats
imagevideo3Dexcel
Supported Import Formats
Altium (ASCII)Cadence (EDIF)KiCad part librariesEagleUpverterEasyEDA

Limitation Features

AI Review Required
Designer/Studio Plans Manufacturing
Intermediate PCB Experience Recommended
Layout Import Support
Templates Library

Pricing Features

Free Tier
Free Trial Period
Monthly AI Credits Included
Paid Plan Starting Price
$15/month
Pay-As-You-Go AI Credits
Pro Plan Price
$39/month
Team Plan Price
$49/month