| Feature | Amper | IBM Maximo |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | ||
| Power Monitoring Electrical signature monitoring |
✓ Yes | — — |
| PLC Integration PLC data collection |
✓ Yes — Native | — — |
| Vibration Monitoring Mechanical vibration |
— Not Available | — — |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Pricing Subscription |
◑ ~$50/machine/mo | — — |
| Hardware Ownership Equipment model |
— Subscription | — — |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
✓ Unlimited | — — |
| Platform | ||
| AI Predictive Maintenance Watson AI fault detection |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| Open API Integration access |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| IoT Sensor Integration Device connectivity |
— — | ✓ Yes |
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.
IBM Maximo is the right choice for large enterprises managing complex, multi-site asset portfolios that need EAM, condition monitoring, and AI predictive maintenance unified on a single platform.