Full side-by-side scores, feature matrix, and verdict.
| Feature | Mingo Smart Factory | Fanuc MT-Link i |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | ||
| Power Monitoring Electrical signature monitoring |
✓ Yes | — — |
| PLC Integration PLC connectivity |
✓ Yes | — — |
| Vibration Monitoring Condition monitoring |
— Not Available | — — |
| OEE Tracking Production effectiveness |
✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Pricing Subscription cost |
◑ Per machine/mo — custom | — No public pricing — custom quote |
| Contract Length Commitment |
◑ Annual primarily | — — |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
✓ Unlimited | ✓ Site license |
| Deployment Architecture |
— — | ✓ On-premise |
| Hardware Ownership Equipment model |
— — | ✓ Licensed software — no SaaS |
| 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 |
Mingo is a strong choice for SMB and mid-market manufacturers needing fast, affordable OEE visibility with some PLC connectivity. Not suitable for environments requiring vibration-based predictive maintenance.
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.