Full side-by-side scores, feature matrix, and verdict.
| Feature | Amper | Ignition by Inductive Automation |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | ||
| Power Monitoring Electrical signature monitoring |
✓ Yes | — — |
| PLC Integration PLC data collection |
✓ Yes - Native | ✓ 300+ native drivers |
| Vibration Monitoring Mechanical vibration |
— Not Available | — — |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Pricing Subscription |
◑ ~$50/machine/mo | — — |
| Hardware Ownership Equipment model |
— Subscription | — — |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
✓ Unlimited | — — |
| Platform | ||
| PLC Integration Device connectivity |
✓ Yes - Native | ✓ 300+ native drivers |
| Open API External integration |
— — | ✓ Yes - Extensive |
| Unlimited Licensing Cost model |
— — | ✓ Unlimited clients/tags/devices |
Amper is a strong choice for job shops and contract manufacturers needing a broader FactoryOps platform rather than machine monitoring alone. PLC connectivity provides more depth than pure current-sensing competitors.
Ignition is the right choice for organizations needing maximum integration breadth, unlimited licensing, and on-premise control, and that have the engineering resources to build custom monitoring applications on top.