Full side-by-side scores, feature matrix, and verdict.
| Feature | FactoryWiz | Ignition by Inductive Automation |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — — |
| 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 | — — |
| Platform | ||
| PLC Integration Device connectivity |
— — | ✓ 300+ native drivers |
| Open API External integration |
— — | ✓ Yes - Extensive |
| Unlimited Licensing Cost model |
— — | ✓ Unlimited clients/tags/devices |
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.
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.