Full side-by-side scores, feature matrix, and verdict.
| Feature | UpKeep | Fanuc MT-Link i |
|---|---|---|
| CMMS & Monitoring | ||
| Work Order Management CMMS functionality |
✓ Yes | — — |
| Vibration Monitoring IoT vibration sensor |
◑ Partial - Threshold | — — |
| Predictive Maintenance Condition-based triggers |
◑ Partial - CBM | — — |
| Open API Integration access |
✓ Yes | — — |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Pricing Software cost |
✓ $20–$125/user/month | — No public pricing - custom quote |
| Contract Length Commitment |
◑ Annual (monthly available) | — — |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
◑ Per user | ✓ 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 |
| Scalability Fleet size |
— — | ✓ 1 to 2,000 machines |
UpKeep is the right choice for maintenance teams wanting a proven, mobile-first CMMS with basic IoT sensor integration at published SMB-friendly pricing. Not suitable as a standalone machine health or advanced PdM platform.
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.