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Head-to-head · Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Software

AVEVA Edge vs Siemens Opcenter

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score AVEVA Edge #3 in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Software 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit AVEVA Edge
Siemens Opcenter #8 in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Software 6.6/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial ✓ 0 of 4 features Try Siemens Opcenter

AVEVA Edge leads on 1 check, Siemens Opcenter on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAVEVA Edge · 7.7/10
  • Most featuresAVEVA Edge · 1 of 4

AVEVA Edge scores higher on our rubric for supervisory control and data acquisition software: 7.7 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

AVEVA Edge offers alarm management; Siemens Opcenter doesn't publish it.

AVEVA Edge is the better fit for cross-platform industrial SCADA deployments. Siemens Opcenter is the better fit for manufacturers managing execution across shop-floor workflows.

  • AVEVA Edge fits best

    Cross-platform industrial SCADA deployments

  • Siemens Opcenter fits best

    Manufacturers managing execution across shop-floor workflows

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Side by side

Feature AVEVA Edge 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Siemens Opcenter 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 6.6
Ranking #3 in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Software #8 in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Software
Best for Cross-platform industrial SCADA deployments Manufacturers managing execution across shop-floor workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Docs Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 17 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AVEVA Edge 1/4 · Siemens Opcenter 0/4
Built-in historian Not published Not published
Alarm management ✓ (best) Not published
High availability Not published Not published
Web client Not published Not published
Specs
Deployment Not published Hybrid
Maximum tags Not published Not published
Industrial protocols Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Runs projects on Windows and Linux systems.
  • HTML5 browser and mobile clients extend operator access.
  • 100+ native drivers, OPC connectivity and alarm management.
  • Connects work orders, dispatching, quality checks and traceability.
  • Captures operator and machine data for production dashboards.
  • Integrates with ERP, PLM, CMMS and shop-floor systems.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting AVEVA.
  • Commercial licensing and activation go through AVEVA.
  • An evaluation copy is limited to 40 development hours.
  • A portfolio of products may require buyers to compare offerings carefully.
  • Pricing is contact-sales rather than published as a paid amount.
  • The 30-day trial applies to Opcenter X, not necessarily every product.
Our verdict

AVEVA Edge combines HMI development and SCADA runtime functions for industrial automation, from embedded HMIs to larger redundant systems. It suits teams that need projects to run across Windows and Linux environments while giving…

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Siemens Opcenter is a manufacturing operations management portfolio for manufacturers that need to coordinate production execution and related shop-floor workflows. Its scope includes manufacturing execution, quality management, planning…

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  1. AVEVA EdgeSupervisory Control and Data Acquisition Software 7.7Pricing on request
  2. Siemens OpcenterSupervisory Control and Data Acquisition Software 6.6Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AVEVA Edge — where it wins

    • Runs projects on Windows and Linux systems.
    • HTML5 browser and mobile clients extend operator access.
    • 100+ native drivers, OPC connectivity and alarm management.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting AVEVA.
    • Commercial licensing and activation go through AVEVA.
    • An evaluation copy is limited to 40 development hours.

  • Siemens Opcenter — where it wins

    • Connects work orders, dispatching, quality checks and traceability.
    • Captures operator and machine data for production dashboards.
    • Integrates with ERP, PLM, CMMS and shop-floor systems.

    Where it doesn't

    • A portfolio of products may require buyers to compare offerings carefully.
    • Pricing is contact-sales rather than published as a paid amount.
    • The 30-day trial applies to Opcenter X, not necessarily every product.
  • AVEVA Edge7.7/10 · Pricing on request

    Cross-platform HMI/SCADA with broad industrial connectivity and browser and mobile access.

    Visit AVEVA EdgeFull verdict →
  • Siemens Opcenter6.6/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A broad MES portfolio for managing shop-floor execution, quality and traceability.

    Try Siemens OpcenterFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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