| Feature | Amper | Sight Machine |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — — |
| Analytics | ||
| Process Analytics Multi-variable correlation |
— — | ✓ Yes — Core |
| OEE Tracking Production effectiveness |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| Open API Integration |
— — | ✓ 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.
Sight Machine is the right choice for enterprise manufacturers wanting to move beyond OEE dashboards into deep process analytics, quality correlation, and AI-driven continuous improvement.