Own your monitoring software forever — no subscriptions, no cloud dependency
Weighted average across 16 categories
FactoryWiz is the only platform in this review built on a perpetual license model — one payment of $2,195 per machine, own it forever, data stored on your own server. After Year 2, FactoryWiz has been paid off; competing SaaS platforms continue billing indefinitely.
The platform connects to CNC, PLC, robot, and manual machines via its own protocols. DNC (Direct Numerical Control) is included with all licenses — a unique bundled value-add for CNC shops. Open API and ODBC access are strong.
The platform does not offer vibration or power monitoring. It is a production monitoring and CNC connectivity tool, not a condition monitoring platform.
Platform fit rated by sector and use case.
Perpetual license model is purpose-built for shops preferring to own technology rather than rent it indefinitely.
On-premise data storage with no mandatory cloud connection is a significant advantage for data sovereignty requirements.
No vibration or power monitoring; FactoryWiz does not detect mechanical degradation.
| Feature | FactoryWiz | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CNC Monitoring | ||
CNC/PLC Integration Machine protocol connectivity |
Yes — Extensive | RS232, Ethernet/FTP; CNC, PLC, Robot, Manual machinery; 40+ years compatibility |
DNC Software CNC program management |
Included Free | DNC (Direct Numerical Control) included at no extra cost with all licenses |
Vibration Monitoring Condition monitoring |
Not Available | Production monitoring only; no condition monitoring sensors |
OEE Tracking Production effectiveness |
Yes | Machine state-based OEE with reason codes; TV mode dashboards |
| Commercial Terms | ||
License Model Pricing |
$2,195/machine — Perpetual | One-time purchase; 0% financing available; no recurring fees |
Contract Length Commitment |
None — Own It | No subscription; software permanently owned after purchase |
Data Ownership Where data lives |
Your Server | Stored on customer's own server; no third-party cloud access |
User Accounts Seat pricing |
Unlimited | No per-user fees; all employees access on any browser |
Evaluated from the frontline technician, plant manager, and operations director perspective.
Real-time machine state, alarm history, and preventive maintenance from a locally-hosted system. No internet required after deployment.
Managers own the system, own the data, and control access. No SaaS vendor dependency.
The perpetual license delivers the best total cost of ownership over 3–5 years for stable CNC machine fleets.