Full side-by-side scores, feature matrix, and verdict.
| Feature | FactoryWiz | Plex (Rockwell) |
|---|---|---|
| CNC Monitoring | ||
| CNC/PLC Integration Machine protocol connectivity |
✓ Yes - Extensive | — — |
| DNC Software CNC program management |
✓ Included Free | — — |
| Vibration Monitoring Condition monitoring |
— Not Available | ◑ Via integration |
| OEE Tracking Production effectiveness |
✓ Yes | ✓ 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 | — — |
| MES + Monitoring | ||
| PLC Integration Machine connectivity |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| OEE Tracking Production effectiveness |
✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Open API Integration access |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| Vibration Monitoring Condition sensing |
— Not Available | ◑ Via integration |
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.
Plex is the right choice for mid-market discrete manufacturers wanting machine monitoring as part of a broader cloud MES/ERP investment, particularly in automotive supply chain environments where Plex has deep vertical expertise.