| Feature | Amper | JITbase |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — — |
| Monitoring & Scheduling | ||
| CNC/PLC Integration Machine connectivity |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| Operator Scheduling Integration Unique capability |
— — | ✓ Yes — Differentiator |
| Automated Cycle Extraction No operator input |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| OEE Tracking Production effectiveness |
— — | ✓ 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.
JITbase is a strong choice for CNC job shops wanting to connect machine monitoring directly to operator scheduling — turning machine visibility into workforce optimization rather than just dashboards.