| Feature | Vorne XL | Amper |
|---|---|---|
| OEE Monitoring | ||
| OEE Tracking Availability, performance, quality |
✓ Yes | — — |
| Vibration Monitoring Condition monitoring |
— Not Available | — Not Available |
| Predictive Maintenance AI-driven fault detection |
— Not Available | — — |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Hardware Price Appliance cost |
✓ ~$1,995/line one-time | — — |
| Contract Length Commitment |
✓ None — Own It Forever | — — |
| Minimum Order Entry requirement |
✓ No minimum | — — |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Pricing Subscription |
— — | ◑ ~$50/machine/mo |
| Hardware Ownership Equipment model |
— — | — Subscription |
| Monitoring | ||
| Power Monitoring Electrical signature monitoring |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| PLC Integration PLC data collection |
— — | ✓ Yes — Native |
| Vibration Monitoring Mechanical vibration |
— Not Available | — Not Available |
Vorne XL is the right choice for manufacturers who want reliable, owned OEE hardware with zero subscription costs and minimal setup. Not suitable where machine health prediction or condition monitoring is a requirement.
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.