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Augury vs Fusion 360

Augury logo

Augury

Manufacturing

Machine health monitoring sold as a per-machine annual service including sensors, installation and analyst diagnostics

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Fusion 360 logo

Fusion 360

Manufacturing

Cloud-based 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Fusion 360 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Augury the per-machine annual fee never stops, so over a five to eight year horizon the total exceeds buying sensors and software outright and running the programme yourself.; Fusion 360 requires paid subscription for professional use
  • They diverge on capability: Augury covers Halo sensors, Fusion 360 covers 3D CAD modeling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Augury and Fusion 360 actually diverge.

Attributes where Augury and Fusion 360 differ
AttributeAuguryFusion 360
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Windows, macOS
FoundedUnknown1982

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Manufacturing).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Augury

  • Halo sensors
  • Diagnostics as a Service
  • Named fault diagnosis
  • Process Health
  • CMMS integration
  • Installation included
  • Fleet views
  • Unlimited users

Only in Fusion 360

  • 3D CAD modeling
  • Simulation
  • CAM programming
  • PCB design
  • Cloud collaboration
  • Autodesk ecosystem
  • Manufacturing partners
  • PLM systems

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Augury

  • A food plant with 200 similar motors and pumps and no vibration analyst on staffnot Fusion 360
  • A multi-site manufacturer that needs one reliability picture across plants without standardising their maintenance teamsnot Fusion 360
  • An operator whose capex budget will not approve sensor hardware but whose opex budget will approve a servicenot Fusion 360
  • A site trying to move from calendar-based motor overhauls to condition-based intervals with defensible evidencenot Fusion 360

Fusion 360

  • Product designnot Augury
  • Prototypingnot Augury
  • Manufacturingnot Augury
  • 3D printingnot Augury
  • Simulationnot Augury

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Augury

  • The per-machine annual fee never stops, so over a five to eight year horizon the total exceeds buying sensors and software outright and running the programme yourself.
  • Coverage is aimed at standard rotating equipment; reciprocating compressors, very low-speed machinery and non-rotating assets are poorly served, so you still need a second monitoring approach.
  • Diagnoses depend on Augurys analysts, which means the quality of your programme is set by a vendor queue you do not control and turnaround is not something you can escalate internally.
  • The sensors and the analytics are one system, so leaving Augury means removing the hardware and starting again; there is no path to keep the sensors and change the software.
  • Pricing is unpublished and negotiated per fleet, so buyers have no benchmark and comparable plants can pay materially different per-machine rates.

Fusion 360

  • Requires paid subscription for professional use
  • Cloud-based, requires internet connection
  • Free tier limited to students and educators

Pricing, plan by plan

Augury

On request
  • Machine Health$undefined/year
    • Flat annual fee per monitored machine
    • Sensors, gateway, connectivity and installation included
    • Unlimited users and unlimited diagnostic reviews

Fusion 360

Free
  • Personal UseFree
    • Non-commercial use
    • Basic CAD tools
    • Cloud storage
  • Commercial$70/month
    • Full CAD/CAM/CAE
    • Simulation
    • Rendering

Which should you pick?

Choose Augury if

  • You need halo sensors.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want diagnostics as a service.
Augury review

Choose Fusion 360 if

  • You need 3d cad modeling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want simulation.
Fusion 360 review

Questions people ask

Is Augury or Fusion 360 better?
Neither clearly leads. Augury starts at On request and Fusion 360 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Augury or Fusion 360?
Fusion 360 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Augury and Free for Fusion 360.
Does Augury or Fusion 360 run on more platforms?
Augury runs on Web, iOS, Android. Fusion 360 runs on Web, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Fusion 360 for free?
Yes. Fusion 360 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Augury starts at On request.
What is Augury best used for?
Augury is most often used for a food plant with 200 similar motors and pumps and no vibration analyst on staff, a multi-site manufacturer that needs one reliability picture across plants without standardising their maintenance teams, an operator whose capex budget will not approve sensor hardware but whose opex budget will approve a service, a site trying to move from calendar-based motor overhauls to condition-based intervals with defensible evidence. Of those, a food plant with 200 similar motors and pumps and no vibration analyst on staff and a multi-site manufacturer that needs one reliability picture across plants without standardising their maintenance teams are not what Fusion 360 is typically brought in for.
What can Augury do that Fusion 360 cannot?
Augury covers Halo sensors, Diagnostics as a Service, Named fault diagnosis, Process Health. Fusion 360 covers 3D CAD modeling, Simulation, CAM programming, PCB design.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Augury: Do I buy the sensors?

No. Sensors, gateways, connectivity and installation are included in the per-machine annual fee.

Fusion 360: Is Fusion 360 free?

Fusion 360 is free for students, educators, and academic institutions with full features. It offers a 30-day free trial for all users, and a limited personal-use license for hobbyists and makers.

Source
Augury: Is there a per-user licence?

No. The web application allows unlimited users; the meter is monitored machines.

Fusion 360: How much does Fusion 360 cost for professionals?

Fusion 360 professional subscriptions start at $85/month, $680/year, or $2,040 for a 3-year commitment. Startups that qualify can get a discount starting at $150.

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Augury: Who does the diagnosis?

Machine-learning models flag issues and Augury vibration analysts review them before a finding is released to you.

Fusion 360: Does Fusion 360 support 3D modeling, CAD, and CAM?

Yes. Fusion 360 is a cloud-based platform that integrates 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE (simulation), and PCB design in one software.

Source
Augury: What happens if we cancel?

The sensors are part of the service and monitoring stops; you do not retain a usable standalone system.

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