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Head-to-head · Building Management Software

Automated Logic WebCTRL vs Switch Automation

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 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
Switch Automation #3 in Building Management Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit site

Automated Logic WebCTRL leads on 0 checks, Switch Automation on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 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
  • Free planonly Switch Automation
  • Most featuresSwitch Automation · 6 of 6

Automated Logic WebCTRL scores higher on our rubric for building management software: 9.3 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

On deployment, Automated Logic WebCTRL gives you Hybrid where Switch Automation offers Cloud.

Automated Logic WebCTRL is the better fit for large sites wanting advanced HVAC analytics. Switch Automation is the better fit for cost-conscious multi-building operators.

  • Automated Logic WebCTRL fits best

    Large sites wanting advanced HVAC analytics

  • Switch Automation fits best

    Cost-conscious multi-building operators

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Side by side

Feature Automated Logic WebCTRL 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Switch Automation 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.2
Ranking #2 in Building Management Software #3 in Building Management Software
Best for Large sites wanting advanced HVAC analytics Cost-conscious multi-building operators
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request Free plan
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone Email, Docs
Integrations 18+ integrations 500+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Automated Logic WebCTRL 4/6 · Switch Automation 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 Cloud
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.
  • Verified free plan with portfolio benchmarking
  • Broad integrations across BMS, HVAC, IoT, and enterprise systems
  • Cloud delivery with web, iOS, and Android access
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.
  • Broad scope may exceed the needs of single-building teams
  • Paid plan details are not included in the published offering
  • Newer than major building-management incumbents
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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Switch Automation is a cloud-based building management platform for owners, operators, and facilities teams managing complex portfolios. It brings building management systems, HVAC, lighting, access, energy, environmental, IoT, and…

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  1. Automated Logic WebCTRLBuilding Management Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. Switch AutomationBuilding Management Software 9.2Free plan

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.

  • Switch Automation — where it wins

    • Verified free plan with portfolio benchmarking
    • Broad integrations across BMS, HVAC, IoT, and enterprise systems
    • Cloud delivery with web, iOS, and Android access

    Where it doesn't

    • Broad scope may exceed the needs of single-building teams
    • Paid plan details are not included in the published offering
    • Newer than major building-management incumbents
  • Automated Logic WebCTRL9.3/10 · Pricing on request

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

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  • Switch Automation9.2/10 · Free plan

    A broad cloud BMS platform with a verified free plan and strong portfolio coverage.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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