| Feature | MachineMetrics | Petasense |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring & Architecture | ||
| Vibration Monitoring High-frequency vibration data |
✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| CNC Protocol Support Native machine protocols |
✓ Yes — Extensive | — — |
| Edge Processing Local data processing |
✓ Yes — Edge Hardware | — — |
| Open API Developer access |
✓ REST & GraphQL | ✓ Yes |
| Commercial Terms | ||
| Pricing Cost structure |
◑ Custom/Volume-based | — — |
| Hardware Ownership Equipment model |
— SaaS Subscription | ◑ Sensors purchased |
| Monitoring | ||
| Vibration Monitoring Wireless VM4 sensors |
✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Predictive Maintenance Asset reliability analytics |
— — | ✓ Yes |
| Open API Integration |
✓ REST & GraphQL | ✓ Yes |
| Hardware Ownership Sensor model |
— SaaS Subscription | ◑ Sensors purchased |
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.
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.