| Feature | Evocon | Petasense |
|---|---|---|
| OEE | ||
| OEE Tracking Production effectiveness |
✓ Yes — Best UI | — — |
| PLC Integration PLC output connection |
✓ Yes | — — |
| Open API Integration capability |
— Not Available | ✓ Yes |
| Predictive Maintenance AI fault detection |
— Not Available | ✓ Yes |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Hardware Model IIoT device ownership |
— Leased — Not Owned | — — |
| 30-Day Free Trial Trial offering |
✓ Yes — No Rush | — — |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
✓ Unlimited | — — |
| Monitoring | ||
| Vibration Monitoring Wireless VM4 sensors |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| Predictive Maintenance Asset reliability analytics |
— Not Available | ✓ Yes |
| Open API Integration |
— Not Available | ✓ Yes |
| Hardware Ownership Sensor model |
— — | ◑ Sensors purchased |
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.
Petasense is the right choice for mid-market organizations wanting high-quality wireless vibration sensors with purchased hardware and strong cloud analytics. The calibration-first approach to data quality is a meaningful differentiator.