Side by side

Factbird vs OpSee

Both stand on manufacturing analytics software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Factbird

Free trial APIWeb

Factbird brings production analytics, frontline workflows, and workforce development into a platform with multiple data and integration options. Review the platform requirement, per-line or per-site pricing, and mobile web access before choosing it.

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OpSee

Free plan Open source LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1

OpSee brings production execution and industrial data tools together in a modular platform. Its per-equipment plans and deployment requirements are important considerations for choosing a setup.

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The facts

	Factbird	OpSee
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	Yes
Runs on	API, Web	Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Connected Operations app: $399 a month	See the plans
Plans published	6	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	factbird.com	opsee.io
On manufacturing analytics software	#4 of 29	#1 of 29

Factbird: what it does well

Production Insights includes OEE and downtime analytics.
Data capture can use devices or direct PLC connections.
Offers MQTT, OPC UA, API, and webhook connectivity.
Standard support is included in all plans.
Free trial is available.

What to know first

No free plan is available.
Apps require the Factbird platform.
Each production line includes one input; extras cost more.
No dedicated iOS or Android app is offered.

OpSee: what it does well

Data logging connects to MQTT, OPC-UA, and industrial protocols
Historian stores and retrieves time-series process data
MES includes quality checks, traceability, and material tracking
Can run at the edge, on premises, or in cloud hosting

What to know first

Edge deployment lists a requirement of less than 8 GB RAM
Starter is billed per equipment
Enterprise is designed for 30+ equipment

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