| Feature | MachineMetrics | FactoryWiz |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring & Architecture | ||
| Vibration Monitoring High-frequency vibration data |
✓ Yes | — Not Available |
| CNC Protocol Support Native machine protocols |
✓ Yes — Extensive | — — |
| Edge Processing Local data processing |
✓ Yes — Edge Hardware | — — |
| Open API Developer access |
✓ REST & GraphQL | — — |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Pricing Cost structure |
◑ Custom/Volume-based | — — |
| Hardware Ownership Equipment model |
— SaaS Subscription | — — |
| 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 |
| CNC Monitoring | ||
| CNC/PLC Integration Machine protocol connectivity |
— — | ✓ Yes — Extensive |
| DNC Software CNC program management |
— — | ✓ Included Free |
| Vibration Monitoring Condition monitoring |
✓ Yes | — Not Available |
| OEE Tracking Production effectiveness |
— — | ✓ Yes |
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.
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.