Two of the best-known CNC monitoring platforms. Neither publishes prices.
| Datanomix | MachineMetrics | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Production monitoring, cycle time, tool-level data, no operator input | Monitoring plus MES: job tracking, scheduling, ERP sync |
| Controls highlighted | FANUC, Haas | Broad CNC support; edge gateway or VM connector |
| Pricing model | Per machine per year (quote) | Volume-based subscription (quote) |
| Published small-shop story | Yes (Neo Industries, TX) | Many customer stories |
| APIs | Unknown | REST & GraphQL |
If your main question is "where are my cycle minutes going?" on a handful of FANUC/Haas machines, Datanomix is purpose-built for that. If you also want scheduling and ERP-connected job tracking, MachineMetrics covers more ground. On a tight budget, try CNC Monitor's free tier first to see what data your controls even give you.
Hands-off production monitoring for CNC shops: connects to FANUC and Haas controls to capture cycle times, part counts, alarms and tool-level data with no operator input.
Machine monitoring and MES: real-time dashboards, alerts, ERP-connected job tracking and drag-and-drop scheduling.
Based on public vendor information checked 2026-10-23. See each tool page for sources.