| Feature | | Ignition Edge (8.x) | AdvancedHMI | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | License Model | Perpetual (Included hot key) | Annual Subscription | Free (Open source) | | Point Limit | 150 | 200 (Typically) | Unlimited | | Support | Vendor backed | Paid tier | Community forum | | Ease of Setup | Plug-and-play (license key) | Complex (Requires gateway config) | DIY (Requires Visual Studio) | | Market Status | Hot (High demand) | Mature | Legacy |
Use the built-in "Scan Network" tool to find your PLCs, remote IO, or BACnet controllers on the subnet. Map the 150 points using drag-and-drop addressing. datapoint standard 150 license key included hot
You will need a dedicated or virtualized Windows 10/11 IoT or Windows Server 2019+ machine. The software is lightweight, requiring only 4GB of RAM and 10GB of storage. | Feature | | Ignition Edge (8