Ignition by Inductive Automation
The New SCADA
Overview
Ignition is a software platform for creating custom SCADA, HMI, MES, and IIoT applications. It is known for its unlimited licensing model, cross-platform compatibility, and open standards-based architecture.
✨ Key Features
- Unlimited licensing (tags, clients, connections)
- Web-based deployment
- Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Linux, macOS)
- Modular architecture
- Built-in OPC UA server
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Unlimited licensing model
- Open and standards-based architecture
- Cross-platform compatibility
Unique Value: Provides a powerful, flexible, and affordable platform for building custom industrial automation applications, freeing users from the restrictive licensing and proprietary nature of traditional solutions.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Building a SCADA system to monitor and control a water treatment plant
- Creating an HMI for a manufacturing production line
- Developing a custom MES application to track production and downtime
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Non-industrial applications
- Users who prefer a completely no-code solution
🏆 Alternatives
The unlimited licensing model and open architecture offer significantly lower total cost of ownership and greater flexibility compared to competitors.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Available tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Limited to 2 hours of runtime, resets on restart.
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