Ignition by Inductive Automation
Ignition is a universal industrial software application platform designed to connect all operational data, enable the creation of diverse industrial applications, and…
Our verdict
Who it's for
Connect all industrial data, build any application, and scale operations without limits.
Who should look elsewhere
Requires a learning curve for new users due to its extensive capabilities.
Pros
- +Unlimited licensing model provides significant cost savings and scalability.
- +Comprehensive platform supports a wide range of industrial applications (SCADA, IIoT, MES) in one place.
- +Leverages MQTT for efficient and secure IIoT data transfer.
- +Modular design allows users to pay only for needed functionality.
- +Hot-pluggable modules enable installation, removal, and upgrades without operational impact.
Cons
- −Requires a learning curve for new users due to its extensive capabilities.
- −The breadth of features might be overwhelming for very small-scale operations.
Key features
- ✓Unlimited licensing for clients, tags, connections, and designers
- ✓Integrated Development Environment for industrial applications
- ✓SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) capabilities
- ✓IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) solutions with MQTT
- ✓MES (Manufacturing Execution System) functionalities
- ✓HMI (Human Machine Interface) screen building
- ✓Complex alarming systems with instant notifications
- ✓Dynamic, database-driven industrial reporting
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $15925 | month | Communicate with PLCs; log historical data; build HMIs |
| Pro | $24370 | month | Powerful tools for data management; report creation; alarm notification |
| Ultimate | $34990 | month | Everything you’ll need to build enterprise-wide industrial applications; Platform Tags Unlimited; Designer Clients Unlimited |