| Feature | MachineMetrics | Evocon |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring & Architecture | ||
| Vibration Monitoring High-frequency vibration data |
✓ Yes | — — |
| CNC Protocol Support Native machine protocols |
✓ Yes — Extensive | — — |
| Edge Processing Local data processing |
✓ Yes — Edge Hardware | — — |
| Open API Developer access |
✓ REST & GraphQL | — Not Available |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Pricing Cost structure |
◑ Custom/Volume-based | — — |
| Hardware Ownership Equipment model |
— SaaS Subscription | — — |
| Hardware Model IIoT device ownership |
— — | — Leased — Not Owned |
| 30-Day Free Trial Trial offering |
— — | ✓ Yes — No Rush |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
— — | ✓ Unlimited |
| OEE | ||
| OEE Tracking Production effectiveness |
— — | ✓ Yes — Best UI |
| PLC Integration PLC output connection |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| Open API Integration capability |
✓ REST & GraphQL | — Not Available |
| Predictive Maintenance AI fault detection |
— — | — 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.
Evocon is the right choice for manufacturers whose primary need is visual, high-adoption OEE monitoring with PLC connectivity and excellent support. Not recommended where API integrations or predictive maintenance are requirements.