Full side-by-side scores, feature matrix, and verdict.
| Feature | IoTFlows | Fanuc MT-Link i |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | ||
| Vibration Monitoring Native SenseAi sensors |
✓ Yes | — — |
| Acoustic Monitoring Acoustic sensing |
✓ Yes | — — |
| LIDAR Monitoring Distance and presence sensing |
✓ Yes | — — |
| Temperature Monitoring Thermal sensing |
✓ Yes | — — |
| OEE Tracking Automated OEE |
✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Predictive Maintenance AI-driven PdM |
✓ Yes | — — |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Pricing Tier structure |
◑ ~$4,812/yr Essential; Pro/Ent custom | — No public pricing - custom quote |
| Billing Options Commitment flexibility |
✓ Monthly / Annual / 3-Year | — — |
| Hardware Ownership Equipment model |
— Bundled with subscription | ✓ Licensed software - no SaaS |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
✓ Unlimited | ✓ Site license |
| Minimum Order Entry requirement |
✓ None published | — — |
| Enterprise SLA Uptime and support |
✓ 99.99% on Enterprise | — — |
| Deployment Architecture |
— — | ✓ On-premise |
| Integration & Developer | ||
| REST API Public developer access |
✓ All tiers | — — |
| Webhooks & MQTT Event streaming |
✓ Pro and above | — — |
| Mobile Apps iOS and Android |
✓ Yes | — — |
| No-Code Dashboards Drag-and-drop console |
✓ Yes | — — |
| CNC Monitoring | ||
| 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 |
| OEE Tracking Production effectiveness |
✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Scalability Fleet size |
— — | ✓ 1 to 2,000 machines |
IoTFlows is a strong choice for mid-market and enterprise manufacturers wanting a single multi-sensor IIoT platform with no-code dashboards, unlimited users, and open APIs. The subscription-only hardware model and opaque higher-tier pricing are the primary trade-offs to evaluate.
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.