How OptiZeus Compares
An honest, side-by-side look at how OptiZeus stacks up against the leading SCADA platforms. We believe in transparency so you can make the best decision for your operation.
| Feature | OptiZeus | Ignition | WinCC | FactoryTalk | AVEVA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | |||||
| Starting price | Free (100 tags) | ~$4,500 | ~$3,000 | ~$5,000 | ~$8,000 |
| Pricing model | Perpetual (pay once) | Per-gateway | Per-tag | Per-server | Per-tag |
| Maintenance / updates | 10%/yr (optional) | Separate plan | Separate plan | Separate plan | Separate plan |
| No tag limits (Enterprise) | |||||
| Protocols | |||||
| OPC UA | |||||
| Modbus TCP/RTU | |||||
| Ethernet/IP | |||||
| S7 (Siemens) | |||||
| MQTT | |||||
| BACnet | |||||
| Features | |||||
| Web-based client | Partial | ||||
| Mobile PWA | |||||
| AI anomaly detection | |||||
| Expression bindings (dynamic properties) | Partial | Partial | |||
| Named Queries (SQL library) | Partial | ||||
| Pen navigator on trend charts | Partial | ||||
| ISA-88 batch control | Module | Module | |||
| Built-in historian | |||||
| Tiered historian storage (hot/warm/cold) | Partial | ||||
| GAMP5 validation docs | |||||
| Voice commands | |||||
| Deployment | |||||
| Windows | |||||
| Linux | |||||
| Multi-server | |||||
| Electron desktop app | |||||
| Security & Identity | |||||
| Role-based access control | |||||
| Security letters / permissions grid | Partial | Partial | |||
| Security Areas (role + IP + tag/screen patterns) | Partial | ||||
| OIDC Single Sign-On (Azure AD, Google, Okta) | Module | Partial | |||
| LDAP / Active Directory | |||||
| MFA / TOTP | Partial | Partial | |||
| Compliance | |||||
| 21 CFR Part 11 | Module | Module | |||
| ISA-18.2 alarms | |||||
| Cybersecurity (SSL/RBAC) | |||||
Data gathered from publicly available documentation and pricing pages as of 2026. Actual pricing and features may vary by region and configuration.
Why Choose OptiZeus
Purpose-built for modern industrial operations with the features that matter most.
Perpetual License
Pay once and own your license forever. Start free with 100 tags. Optional 10%/year maintenance program keeps you on the latest version with priority support — skip it and the software keeps running.
Modern Architecture
Fully web-based with PWA mobile access, AI-powered anomaly detection, and voice commands built in.
Protocol Coverage
6+ industrial protocols covering all major PLC brands: Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, ABB, and more.
Compliance Ready
GAMP5 validation documents, 21 CFR Part 11, ISA-88 batch control, and ISA-18.2 alarm management out of the box.
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