Full side-by-side scores, feature matrix, and verdict.
| Feature | MachineMetrics | Fanuc MT-Link i |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring & Architecture | ||
| Vibration Monitoring High-frequency vibration data |
✓ Yes | — — |
| CNC Protocol Support Native machine protocols |
✓ Yes - Extensive | — — |
| Edge Processing Local data processing |
✓ Yes - Edge Hardware | — — |
| Open API Developer access |
✓ REST & GraphQL | — — |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Pricing Cost structure |
◑ Custom/Volume-based | — No public pricing - custom quote |
| Hardware Ownership Equipment model |
— SaaS Subscription | ✓ Licensed software - no SaaS |
| Deployment Architecture |
— — | ✓ On-premise |
| 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 |
MachineMetrics is the right choice for enterprise discrete manufacturers needing deep CNC integration, vibration monitoring, and developer-extensible APIs. Not recommended for cost-sensitive SMBs as a first monitoring tool.
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.