| Feature | Amper | FactoryWiz |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | ||
| Power Monitoring Electrical signature monitoring |
✓ Yes | — — |
| PLC Integration PLC data collection |
✓ Yes — Native | — — |
| Vibration Monitoring Mechanical vibration |
— Not Available | — Not Available |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Pricing Subscription |
◑ ~$50/machine/mo | — — |
| Hardware Ownership Equipment model |
— Subscription | — — |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| License Model Pricing |
— — | ✓ $2,195/machine — Perpetual |
| Contract Length Commitment |
— — | ✓ None — Own It |
| Data Ownership Where data lives |
— — | ✓ Your Server |
| CNC Monitoring | ||
| CNC/PLC Integration Machine protocol connectivity |
— — | ✓ Yes — Extensive |
| DNC Software CNC program management |
— — | ✓ Included Free |
| Vibration Monitoring Condition monitoring |
— Not Available | — Not Available |
| OEE Tracking Production effectiveness |
— — | ✓ Yes |
Amper is a strong choice for job shops and contract manufacturers needing a broader FactoryOps platform — not just machine monitoring. PLC connectivity provides more depth than pure current-sensing competitors.
FactoryWiz is the strongest choice for CNC job shops wanting to own their monitoring software outright, keep data on-premise, and avoid perpetual SaaS costs. Not suitable for condition monitoring requirements.