Full side-by-side scores, feature matrix, and verdict.
| Feature | Limble CMMS | Fanuc MT-Link i |
|---|---|---|
| CMMS & Monitoring | ||
| Work Order Management Full CMMS functionality |
✓ Yes | — — |
| Condition Monitoring IoT sensor integration |
◑ Basic - Threshold-based | — — |
| Vibration Monitoring Vibration sensor support |
◑ Partial - Basic | — — |
| Predictive Maintenance AI-driven fault detection |
◑ Partial | — — |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Pricing Software cost |
✓ ~$28–$69/user/month | — No public pricing - custom quote |
| Contract Length Commitment |
✓ Annual or monthly | — — |
| Open API Integration access |
✓ Yes | — — |
| Deployment Architecture |
— — | ✓ On-premise |
| Hardware Ownership Equipment model |
— — | ✓ Licensed software - no SaaS |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
— — | ✓ Site license |
| 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 |
| Scalability Fleet size |
— — | ✓ 1 to 2,000 machines |
Limble is the right choice for SMBs and mid-market operations wanting a combined CMMS and basic condition monitoring solution at accessible pricing. For deep predictive maintenance programs, specialist platforms like AssetWatch or Augury provide meaningfully more capability.
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.