| Feature | AssetWatch | Amper |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | ||
| Vibration Monitoring Full-spectrum continuous vibration |
✓ Yes — Core | — Not Available |
| Oil Analysis Lubrication and wear particle analysis |
✓ Yes — Unique | — — |
| OEE Tracking Production effectiveness |
— No | — — |
| CME Expert Validation Human-reviewed alerts |
✓ Yes — Differentiator | — — |
| Power Monitoring Electrical signature monitoring |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| PLC Integration PLC data collection |
— — | ✓ Yes — Native |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Hardware Ownership Own vs. lease |
— SaaS — No Ownership | — Subscription |
| Contract Length Commitment |
— Annual | — — |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Pricing Subscription |
— — | ◑ ~$50/machine/mo |
AssetWatch is the right choice for organizations requiring expert-validated vibration monitoring with minimal internal expertise. The CME support model is genuinely differentiated. Weigh the subscription-only commercial terms carefully.
Amper is a strong choice for job shops and contract manufacturers needing a broader FactoryOps platform — not just machine monitoring. PLC connectivity provides more depth than pure current-sensing competitors.