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Sensor cost calculator

Compare the 1-year and 3-year cost of monitoring your machines with off-the-shelf sensors and InduQT against a vendor quote for its own sensors and software.

InduQT plan
Fleet Starter, US$133 a month
Off-the-shelf + InduQT, year 1
US$2,596
Off-the-shelf + InduQT, 3 years
US$5,788
Vendor sensors and software, year 1
US$25,000
Vendor sensors and software, 3 years
US$75,000

The short answer

With off-the-shelf sensors you pay for the hardware once (typically US$60–150 per machine plus about US$100 for a gateway) and InduQT per machine: free for up to 3 machines, then US$49 a month for 3 plus US$12 for each extra. For 10 machines that is about US$2,600 in the first year. Vendor-sensor systems bundle hardware, software and support into one price: Guidewheel publishes a starting price of US$25,000 a year, and Tractian quotes per asset. Put your own quote into the calculator.

Formula

  • InduQT a month = 0 for up to 3 machines, else 49 + 12 × (machines − 3)
  • Year 1 = machines × sensors per machine + gateway + 12 × InduQT a month
  • 3 years = machines × sensors per machine + gateway + 36 × InduQT a month
  • Vendor year 1 = quote per year + hardware; 3 years = 3 × quote + hardware

How to use it

  1. Enter the number of machines.
  2. Enter what the sensors cost per machine (the sensor guides list typical prices).
  3. Enter your vendor’s quote per year and any separate hardware or installation charge.

Assumptions

  • InduQT prices are the published Basic and Fleet Starter list prices in US dollars, without tax. Live MQTT/OPC UA connectors are on Plant Monitor (US$399 a month per site); the bridge in our guides works on every plan.
  • Your own time to fit sensors is not counted; free setup is available with a 12-month plan.
  • Vendor systems include things this does not (managed hardware, certified sensors, CMMS), so compare what you need, not only the price.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the vendor default US$25,000?

It is the starting price Guidewheel publishes on its pricing page (read 31 October 2026). Replace it with the quote you have.

What does Tractian cost?

Tractian does not publish prices; it quotes per asset. Ask for a quote and enter it here.

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