| Feature | Amper | Ndustrial |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | ||
| Power Monitoring Electrical signature monitoring |
✓ Yes | ✓ Yes — Core |
| PLC Integration PLC data collection |
✓ Yes — Native | — — |
| Vibration Monitoring Mechanical vibration |
— Not Available | — Not Available |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Pricing Subscription |
◑ ~$50/machine/mo | — — |
| Hardware Ownership Equipment model |
— Subscription | — — |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
✓ Unlimited | — — |
| Energy Intelligence | ||
| Power Monitoring Energy intensity tracking |
✓ Yes | ✓ Yes — Core |
| OEE Tracking Production effectiveness |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| Multi-Site Portfolio Cross-facility visibility |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| Vibration Monitoring Condition sensing |
— Not Available | — 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.
Ndustrial is the right choice for manufacturers under energy cost pressure who want to optimize energy intensity (cost per unit) alongside production performance, rather than treating energy and production as separate domains.