--- title: Connect CNC machines and get free machine monitoring description: Connect your CNC machines for free to take advantage of free machine monitoring image: https://www.jitbase.com/hubfs/JITbase%20Machine%20Monitoring-2.webp --- [+1 438 942-8501](tel:+1%20438%20942-8501) [Log In](https://app.jitbase.com/) - [English](https://www.jitbase.com/blog/connect-cnc-machines-and-get-free-machine-monitoring) - [Français](https://www.jitbase.com/fr/blog/logiciel-de-suivi-de-production-gratuit-et-libre-service) [![JITbase black logo](https://www.jitbase.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/jitbase-logo-black-horiz.webp?width=175&height=88&name=jitbase-logo-black-horiz.webp)](https://www.jitbase.com) - Solutions Back ##### [Machine Monitoring](https://www.jitbase.com/machine-monitoring) - ##### [Machine Monitoring](https://www.jitbase.com/machine-monitoring) Back - [Live Dashboard](https://www.jitbase.com/machine-monitoring) - [Track OEE](https://www.jitbase.com/machine-monitoring#Track-OEE) - [Track Downtime Reasons](https://jitbase.com/machine-monitoring#Track-Downtime-Reasons) - 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[Français](https://www.jitbase.com/fr/blog/logiciel-de-suivi-de-production-gratuit-et-libre-service)   [Book a demo](https://www.jitbase.com/demo) [Connect Machines for Free](https://sso.jitbase.com/realms/webapp/protocol/openid-connect/registrations?client_id=website-registration&response_type=code&scope=openid&redirect_uri=https://admin.jitbase.com) ![](https://www.jitbase.com/hubfs/JITbase%20Machine%20Monitoring-2.webp) Blog [Machine monitoring](https://www.jitbase.com/blog/tag/machine-monitoring) # Free CNC Machine Monitoring Software ![Image of François Laforge](https://www.jitbase.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2018-12-01%2014-06-31-1.jpeg?width=50&name=2018-12-01%2014-06-31-1.jpeg) [*written by* François Laforge on June 13, 2024](https://www.jitbase.com/blog/author/francois-laforge)   ## Key Takeaways: - JITbase has launched **a free, self-serve version of its Machine Monitoring software.** - **Key features of machine monitoring:** users have access to real-time dashboards, OEE tracking, and downtime reasons, among other essential production monitoring features. - **Easy installation:** The software can be quickly set up from our website in self-service, if the machines are already connected to the network with a standard communication protocol (MTConnect, FOCAS, etc.). ## Is it Really Free? It is 100% free for up to 5 machines.  You will have access to all conventional features of machine monitoring ### What you get: ✅ Up to 5 Machines Connected for Free ✅ Live Dashboard ✅ Machine Uptime & OEE ✅ Downtime Reasons ✅ 4 Weeks of Production KPI Reports ✅ Timelines ✅ Part count tracking ✅ Export to excel   ## Why are you offering it for free? We believe that acquiring real-time machine data and monitoring OEE are fundamental necessities for any modern manufacturing company today. While our competitors in the Machine Monitoring and MES space only provide these basic features, [JITbase goes beyond traditional OEE and downtime tracking](https://www.jitbase.com/education) by using machine data for live planning, production scheduling and labor management.  While our unique value proposition will help you reach new levels of productivity and workforce efficiency with a [tangible payback](https://www.jitbase.com/return-on-investment), Machine Monitoring will only help you to understand your current level of productivity. For these reasons, we are pleased to launch and give you access to the first free machine monitoring software on the market! Consult our white papers and case studies to see how we’ve helped existing customers eliminate waste, overcome the machinist shortage, and improve their OEE:  [![Access to Case Studies](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2691701/interactive-173442241150.png)](https://www.jitbase.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIV83%2FMIOjbkc0YXFeP8T0CT37S%2BNYK6WDJXTOMU3eOpKXzLD6e2YITJjmjCBG5LUI0J5w61Wwio%2B5K2OsKtl02PF4tQl5qF4z8F1rwBv99SJzTKvUdGYtMYBdWaaAyTPcBDv3k8bXUUfY76j4PEGsmCUnxW9UkA2pLs3%2BhL%2BVlBR4MPw9nWXpL6TrXXhWGm3PCEQrrJw%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=173442241150&portalId=2691701)     ## Is it easy to install? If your machines are connected to your network and are data ready with MTConnect or another standard communication protocol installed, then the setup process as as easy as 1… 2… and that’s it! It should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.   Try by yourself by creating your account: [![Connect up to 5 machines for free](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2691701/interactive-169063377239.png)](https://www.jitbase.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLItaf%2BBGi8dCQHlmwzG7%2FvuEVLc5THDkhRIn96mYA%2BKf%2BNSMJ0B51sIRIyfuIBGv7o2zrpK4te7T%2BqeGgSK3FN2cWhAkkHCLXynhawrnvqxsV6M2E%2BdDol5gk2LKE9LMg52LRwQ7qwZdmXkXckYYiXpzEv1C0gUl6EOzscSQBXMFeNYNMEaiCczcepr0QgQa%2BQJMh3On%2B8CoVUZFFANQzbQ%2FnCMtI4G3%2B2nH8imRzls5jQG44XZW61fa202HxYThybGjYlZeQr6Yt7sEz6fhisua%2BhZu1DVV3VYofanXMjOVxOXKsONIvOa5HahEme35uq%2FRw6DsI4fNWX6YbjuRCLiJ4%2Bnwu6%2B2Ex%2FNxjbYokivICOF4%2BC5cjN2eiakih8hGJ1Q6XQFBwvVX1V&webInteractiveContentId=169063377239&portalId=2691701) ### 1. Install the JITbase Gateway on your CNC Machine Network Once you have created your account you will need to [install our Gateway](https://jitbase.atlassian.net/l/cp/b60RwZHz) on your network in order to transmit your machine data to our cloud servers. Follow these [series of videos](https://loom.com/share/folder/fa07a52a09b846ab9672cee87132d69b) to see how to install the JITbase Gateway.  A virtualization software is required: - Microsoft Hyper V - Virtual Box ([version 6](https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Download_Old_Builds_6_1)) - VMWare   ### 2. Connecting your machines Once you have installed your Gateway, the next step is to connect your machines. [Follow this guide](https://jitbase.atlassian.net/wiki/external/NTRlMmUwNmZhMjA0NDI1OWE4ZjBmMTE1N2E2N2M5MGI) to add your machines into JITbase.   ## Good to Know No GCODE data is transmitted to our cloud servers. The only information required to run JITbase is:   - Name of the program - Tool changes - M00s - Part counts - Execution state (active, stopped, interrupted, etc.)   ## Conclusion JITbase launched both the first free and self-served machine monitoring system on the market.   Not only it is totally free up to 5 machines, you can also create an account by yourself from our website and follow the steps to start collecting data from your machines.   We do this because JITbase is revolutionizing the market by using machine data not only for tracking machine downtime and OEE, but also for production planning and scheduling, labor management and CNC program improvement.   As a result, for us it is natural to provide the basics that are quite easy to implement for free.   **Click here to start now:**  [![Connect up to 5 machines for free](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2691701/interactive-169063377239.png)](https://www.jitbase.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLItaf%2BBGi8dCQHlmwzG7%2FvuEVLc5THDkhRIn96mYA%2BKf%2BNSMJ0B51sIRIyfuIBGv7o2zrpK4te7T%2BqeGgSK3FN2cWhAkkHCLXynhawrnvqxsV6M2E%2BdDol5gk2LKE9LMg52LRwQ7qwZdmXkXckYYiXpzEv1C0gUl6EOzscSQBXMFeNYNMEaiCczcepr0QgQa%2BQJMh3On%2B8CoVUZFFANQzbQ%2FnCMtI4G3%2B2nH8imRzls5jQG44XZW61fa202HxYThybGjYlZeQr6Yt7sEz6fhisua%2BhZu1DVV3VYofanXMjOVxOXKsONIvOa5HahEme35uq%2FRw6DsI4fNWX6YbjuRCLiJ4%2Bnwu6%2B2Ex%2FNxjbYokivICOF4%2BC5cjN2eiakih8hGJ1Q6XQFBwvVX1V&webInteractiveContentId=169063377239&portalId=2691701) #### SHARE [mailto:email@example.com?subject=Mail%20from%20our%20Website](mailto:email@example.com?subject=Mail%20from%20our%20Website) ## Related Articles [![Shop manager standing at a workbench in a small CNC machine shop evaluating monitoring software options — MachineMetrics alternative with JITbase](https://www.jitbase.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-images/machinemetrics-alternative-small-cnc-shops-hero.jpg?width=352&name=machinemetrics-alternative-small-cnc-shops-hero.jpg)](https://www.jitbase.com/blog/machinemetrics-alternative-cnc-shops) [Machine monitoring](https://www.jitbase.com/blog/tag/machine-monitoring) ### [MachineMetrics Alternative for Small CNC Shops (2026)](https://www.jitbase.com/blog/machinemetrics-alternative-cnc-shops) Read more [![Operator supervising a CMM inspection of a machined metal part, illustrating CNC machining quality control, dimensional inspection, and production verification with JITbase.](https://www.jitbase.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-images/ultimate-guide-cnc-machining-cmm-inspection-hero.jpg?width=352&name=ultimate-guide-cnc-machining-cmm-inspection-hero.jpg)](https://www.jitbase.com/blog/ultimate-guide-cnc-machining-cmm-inspection) [Machine monitoring](https://www.jitbase.com/blog/tag/machine-monitoring) ### [the Ultimate Guide to CNC Machining: Basics, Program Optimization, Machine Monitoring and Tracking, and CMM Inspection Software](https://www.jitbase.com/blog/ultimate-guide-cnc-machining-cmm-inspection) Read more [![](https://www.jitbase.com/hs-fs/hubfs/jitbase-machine-availability-analysis-engineer-2.webp.webp?width=352&name=jitbase-machine-availability-analysis-engineer-2.webp.webp)](https://www.jitbase.com/blog/how-to-calculate-and-improve-machine-availability) [Machine monitoring](https://www.jitbase.com/blog/tag/machine-monitoring) ### [How to Calculate and Improve Machine Availability](https://www.jitbase.com/blog/how-to-calculate-and-improve-machine-availability) Read more [![Operator locking a CNC machine before start-up, with status lights in the background: real-time machine and production monitoring with JITbase](https://www.jitbase.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-images/best-machine-monitoring-software-top-10-hero.jpg?width=352&name=best-machine-monitoring-software-top-10-hero.jpg)](https://www.jitbase.com/blog/best-machine-monitoring-software-top-10) [Machine monitoring](https://www.jitbase.com/blog/tag/machine-monitoring) ### [Best Machine Monitoring Software: Top 10 Picks for 2026](https://www.jitbase.com/blog/best-machine-monitoring-software-top-10) Read more [![JITbase block logo](https://www.jitbase.com/hs-fs/hubfs/eca01011d7169e8c6395a8d7eebe802d.webp?width=317&height=158&name=eca01011d7169e8c6395a8d7eebe802d.webp)](https://www.jitbase.com) ![image-2](https://www.jitbase.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-2.webp?width=156&height=78&name=image-2.webp) Solutions - 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