| Feature | Guidewheel | Amper |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | ||
| Vibration Monitoring Mechanical vibration analysis |
— Not Available | — Not Available |
| Power Monitoring Current/energy signature |
✓ Yes — Core | ✓ Yes |
| OEE Tracking Overall equipment effectiveness |
✓ Yes | — — |
| PLC Integration PLC data collection |
— — | ✓ Yes — Native |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Pricing Subscription cost |
◑ Subscription — quote | ◑ ~$50/machine/mo |
| Contract Length Commitment |
◑ Annual (flexible) | — — |
| Hardware Ownership Sensor ownership |
— Subscription | — Subscription |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
Guidewheel is the fastest path to factory floor visibility. Excellent for operations where power-derived OEE data is sufficient. For environments requiring rotating equipment health monitoring, power-only coverage has documented limits.
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.