SCADA Platform Comparisons
Ignition vs The Competition
Choosing the right SCADA platform is a critical decision. Explore our in-depth, feature-by-feature comparisons to see how Ignition stacks up against legacy industrial software.
Choose a Comparison
Select a competitor below to see a detailed side-by-side comparison with Ignition by Inductive Automation.
AVEVA
Modern SCADA vs Legacy Industrial Software
Siemens WinCC
Open Platform vs Siemens-Centric Ecosystem
Rockwell FactoryTalk
Flexible Open Platform vs Rockwell-Centric Suite
GE iFIX
Next-Generation SCADA vs Legacy Industrial Platform
ICONICS Genesis64
Industrial-Grade SCADA vs Visualization-Focused Platform
Why Compare SCADA Platforms?
Selecting the wrong SCADA platform can cost your organization millions in licensing, maintenance, and lost productivity. Make an informed decision.
Avoid Vendor Lock-in
Understand the licensing models, openness, and long-term costs of each platform before committing to a multi-year investment.
Optimize Your Budget
Compare total cost of ownership including licenses, tags, clients, and maintenance fees. Ignition's unlimited licensing model can save up to 80%.
Future-Proof Your Operations
Evaluate each platform's approach to web technologies, cloud deployment, edge computing, and IoT integration for long-term scalability.
Need Help Choosing the Right Platform?
Our certified Ignition experts can help you evaluate your needs and build a migration plan from any legacy SCADA system.