| Feature | Amper | Evocon |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | ||
| Power Monitoring Electrical signature monitoring |
✓ Yes | — — |
| PLC Integration PLC data collection |
✓ Yes — Native | ✓ Yes |
| Vibration Monitoring Mechanical vibration |
— Not Available | — — |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Pricing Subscription |
◑ ~$50/machine/mo | — — |
| Hardware Ownership Equipment model |
— Subscription | — — |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Hardware Model IIoT device ownership |
— — | — Leased — Not Owned |
| 30-Day Free Trial Trial offering |
— — | ✓ Yes — No Rush |
| OEE | ||
| OEE Tracking Production effectiveness |
— — | ✓ Yes — Best UI |
| PLC Integration PLC output connection |
✓ Yes — Native | ✓ Yes |
| Open API Integration capability |
— — | — Not Available |
| Predictive Maintenance AI fault detection |
— — | — Not Available |
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.
Evocon is the right choice for manufacturers whose primary need is visual, high-adoption OEE monitoring with PLC connectivity and excellent support. Not recommended where API integrations or predictive maintenance are requirements.