| Feature | MachineMetrics | Amper |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring & Architecture | ||
| Vibration Monitoring High-frequency vibration data |
✓ Yes | — Not Available |
| CNC Protocol Support Native machine protocols |
✓ Yes — Extensive | — — |
| Edge Processing Local data processing |
✓ Yes — Edge Hardware | — — |
| Open API Developer access |
✓ REST & GraphQL | — — |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Pricing Cost structure |
◑ Custom/Volume-based | ◑ ~$50/machine/mo |
| Hardware Ownership Equipment model |
— SaaS Subscription | — Subscription |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
— — | ✓ Unlimited |
| Monitoring | ||
| Power Monitoring Electrical signature monitoring |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| PLC Integration PLC data collection |
— — | ✓ Yes — Native |
| Vibration Monitoring Mechanical vibration |
✓ Yes | — Not Available |
MachineMetrics is the right choice for enterprise discrete manufacturers needing deep CNC integration, vibration monitoring, and developer-extensible APIs. Not recommended for cost-sensitive SMBs as a first monitoring tool.
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.