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Head-to-head · Building Management Software

Automated Logic WebCTRL vs Johnson Controls Metasys

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Automated Logic WebCTRL #2 in Building Management Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit site
Johnson Controls Metasys #5 in Building Management Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Metasys

Automated Logic WebCTRL leads on 0 checks, Johnson Controls Metasys on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAutomated Logic WebCTRL · 9.3/10
  • Most featuresJohnson Controls Metasys · 6 of 6

Automated Logic WebCTRL scores higher on our rubric for building management software: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Automated Logic WebCTRL is the better fit for large sites wanting advanced HVAC analytics. Johnson Controls Metasys is the better fit for enterprise building-system operations.

  • Automated Logic WebCTRL fits best

    Large sites wanting advanced HVAC analytics

  • Johnson Controls Metasys fits best

    Enterprise building-system operations

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Side by side

Feature Automated Logic WebCTRL 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Johnson Controls Metasys 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.0
Ranking #2 in Building Management Software #5 in Building Management Software
Best for Large sites wanting advanced HVAC analytics Enterprise building-system operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 18+ integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Automated Logic WebCTRL 4/6 · Johnson Controls Metasys 6/6
HVAC control ✓ ✓
Lighting control ✓ ✓
Alarm management ✓ ✓
Environmental monitoring ✓ ✓
Access integration Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Mobile app Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Hybrid Hybrid
Our review
Pros
  • HVAC control includes ASHRAE Guideline 36-compliant sequences.
  • FDD, energy reporting, alarms, scheduling, and visual dashboards.
  • Supports BACnet, MQTT, Modbus, SNMP, LDAP/AD, SSO, and more.
  • Integrates HVAC, lighting, security, fire and access systems
  • Supports alarms, analytics, energy reporting and fault detection
  • Connects third-party equipment through multiple building protocols
Cons
  • Pricing requires contact with sales or an authorized integrator.
  • Advanced capabilities may require a substantial implementation effort.
  • Access integration and mobile-app coverage are less explicitly documented.
  • Pricing requires contacting Johnson Controls
  • Platform coverage is listed for web access
  • Its broad scope may exceed smaller facility needs
Our verdict

Automated Logic WebCTRL is a building automation platform for facility managers, building owners, and operators managing HVAC, lighting, safety, security, and other building systems. Its browser-based interface combines monitoring and…

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Johnson Controls Metasys is a building automation system for facility operators managing commercial buildings, campuses and complex facilities. Its browser-based interface brings HVAC, lighting, security, fire protection and building…

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  1. Automated Logic WebCTRLBuilding Management Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. Johnson Controls MetasysBuilding Management Software 9.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Automated Logic WebCTRL — where it wins

    • HVAC control includes ASHRAE Guideline 36-compliant sequences.
    • FDD, energy reporting, alarms, scheduling, and visual dashboards.
    • Supports BACnet, MQTT, Modbus, SNMP, LDAP/AD, SSO, and more.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contact with sales or an authorized integrator.
    • Advanced capabilities may require a substantial implementation effort.
    • Access integration and mobile-app coverage are less explicitly documented.

  • Johnson Controls Metasys — where it wins

    • Integrates HVAC, lighting, security, fire and access systems
    • Supports alarms, analytics, energy reporting and fault detection
    • Connects third-party equipment through multiple building protocols

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Johnson Controls
    • Platform coverage is listed for web access
    • Its broad scope may exceed smaller facility needs
  • Automated Logic WebCTRL9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad building automation platform with advanced HVAC analytics and extensive integrations.

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  • Johnson Controls Metasys9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad building-operations platform for enterprise facilities with contact-sales pricing.

    Visit MetasysFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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