| Feature | FactoryWiz | IBM Maximo |
|---|---|---|
| CNC Monitoring | ||
| CNC/PLC Integration Machine protocol connectivity |
✓ Yes — Extensive | — — |
| DNC Software CNC program management |
✓ Included Free | — — |
| Vibration Monitoring Condition monitoring |
— Not Available | — — |
| OEE Tracking Production effectiveness |
✓ Yes | — — |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| License Model Pricing |
✓ $2,195/machine — Perpetual | — — |
| Contract Length Commitment |
✓ None — Own It | — — |
| Data Ownership Where data lives |
✓ Your Server | — — |
| User Accounts Seat pricing |
✓ Unlimited | — — |
| Platform | ||
| AI Predictive Maintenance Watson AI fault detection |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| Open API Integration access |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| IoT Sensor Integration Device connectivity |
— — | ✓ Yes |
FactoryWiz is the strongest choice for CNC job shops wanting to own their monitoring software outright, keep data on-premise, and avoid perpetual SaaS costs. Not suitable for condition monitoring requirements.
IBM Maximo is the right choice for large enterprises managing complex, multi-site asset portfolios that need EAM, condition monitoring, and AI predictive maintenance unified on a single platform.