Full side-by-side scores, feature matrix, and verdict.
| Feature | FactoryWiz | Fanuc MT-Link i |
|---|---|---|
| CNC Monitoring | ||
| CNC/PLC Integration Machine protocol connectivity |
✓ Yes - Extensive | — — |
| DNC Software CNC program management |
✓ Included Free | — — |
| Vibration Monitoring Condition monitoring |
— Not Available | — — |
| OEE Tracking Production effectiveness |
✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Fanuc CNC Connectivity Native FOCAS protocol |
— — | ✓ Yes - OEM Native (FOCAS) |
| Third-Party Machine Connectivity OPC UA & MTConnect |
— — | ✓ Yes - OPC UA & MTConnect |
| Legacy CNC Support Older Fanuc controls |
— — | ✓ Yes - via Ethernet I/O converter |
| Machine State & Alarms Real-time CNC data |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| Scalability Fleet size |
— — | ✓ 1 to 2,000 machines |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| License Model Pricing |
✓ $2,195/machine - Perpetual | — — |
| Contract Length Commitment |
✓ None - Own It | — — |
| Data Ownership Where data lives |
✓ Your Server | — — |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
✓ Unlimited | ✓ Site license |
| Pricing License model |
— — | — No public pricing - custom quote |
| Deployment Architecture |
— — | ✓ On-premise |
| Hardware Ownership Equipment model |
— — | ✓ Licensed software - no SaaS |
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.
Fanuc MT-Link i is the right choice for Fanuc-centric shops that want OEM-native FOCAS data with no middleware layer, and also need to pull in third-party machines via OPC UA or MTConnect. The legacy CNC support and 1-to-2,000-machine scalability make it viable across a wide range of mixed-equipment fleets.