Full side-by-side scores, feature matrix, and verdict.
| Feature | FactoryWiz | Pulsar |
|---|---|---|
| CNC Monitoring | ||
| CNC/PLC Integration Machine protocol connectivity |
✓ Yes - Extensive | — — |
| DNC Software CNC program management |
✓ Included Free | — — |
| Vibration Monitoring Condition monitoring |
— Not Available | ✓ Yes |
| OEE Tracking Production effectiveness |
✓ Yes | ✓ Yes - Core |
| 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 | — — |
| Pricing Subscription cost |
— — | — Not published |
| Installation Who installs |
— — | ◑ Vendor-installed |
| Open API Integration |
— — | ◑ Public API listed |
| Monitoring | ||
| OEE Tracking Overall equipment effectiveness |
✓ Yes | ✓ Yes - Core |
| Power Monitoring Current/energy sensing |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| Vibration Monitoring Mechanical vibration analysis |
— Not Available | ✓ Yes |
| PLC Integration Controller data |
— — | — Bypasses PLC |
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.
Pulsar is a credible choice for mid-size and large plants that want OEE across mixed and legacy equipment without opening a single controller. Buyers who need predictive maintenance, published pricing or a self-install option should look elsewhere.