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Head-to-head · SCADA Software

SIMATIC WinCC vs AVEVA Edge

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score SIMATIC WinCC #3 in SCADA Software 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Siemens
AVEVA Edge #4 in SCADA Software 7.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit AVEVA Edge

SIMATIC WinCC leads on 0 checks, AVEVA Edge on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSIMATIC WinCC · 7.7/10

SIMATIC WinCC scores higher on our rubric for scada software: 7.7 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

On deployment options, AVEVA Edge gives you Hybrid where SIMATIC WinCC offers On-premises.

SIMATIC WinCC is the better fit for teams standardizing plant visualization on Siemens systems. AVEVA Edge is the better fit for teams needing broad device connectivity.

  • SIMATIC WinCC fits best

    Teams standardizing plant visualization on Siemens systems

  • AVEVA Edge fits best

    Teams needing broad device connectivity

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Side by side

Feature SIMATIC WinCC 7.7/10 Visit ↗ AVEVA Edge 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.4
Ranking #3 in SCADA Software #4 in SCADA Software
Best for Teams standardizing plant visualization on Siemens systems Teams needing broad device connectivity
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Browser extension Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Docs Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 17 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SIMATIC WinCC 2/2 · AVEVA Edge 2/2
Alarm management ✓ ✓
Built-in historian ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment options On-premises Hybrid
Protocol support OPC UA, REST, MQTT, Modbus TCP/IP, PROFIBUS DP, Allen-Bradley Ethernet/IP, Mitsubishi Ethernet, Omron Ethernet/IP Modbus, MQTT Sparkplug B, OPC UA, OPC DA, OPC XML, OPC HDA, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, Schneider Electric
Supported tags Not published Not published
Operator clients Windows PC client, HTML5 web browser, tablet, smartphone Windows desktop runtime; HTML5 web browser; iOS/iPad; Android
Our review
Pros
  • Covers visualization, real-time monitoring, configurable alarms, and trends.
  • Includes process data archiving and analysis in WinCC V8.
  • Connects through OPC UA, REST, MQTT, and other industrial protocols.
  • Over 100 native industrial communication drivers
  • OPC, Modbus, MQTT Sparkplug B and major PLC connectivity
  • Alarms, historian logging, redundancy and HTML5 mobile access
Cons
  • Licensing and capabilities vary across WinCC versions and configurations.
  • Requires contacting Siemens for pricing; no free plan is available.
  • On-premises deployment may not suit teams seeking a hosted SCADA service.
  • Commercial pricing requires contacting AVEVA
  • Support channel listed is documentation
  • Evaluation copy is limited to 40 development hours
Our verdict

SIMATIC WinCC is Siemens’ product line of HMI and SCADA systems for visualizing machines and industrial processes. It serves operators and engineers working with individual machines through complex or distributed systems, with fit across…

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AVEVA Edge is an HMI and SCADA development and runtime platform for industrial automation. It supports projects running on Windows and Linux edge systems, with HTML5 browser access from phones, tablets and other devices. The product is…

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  1. SIMATIC WinCCSCADA Software 7.7Pricing on request
  2. AVEVA EdgeSCADA Software 7.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SIMATIC WinCC — where it wins

    • Covers visualization, real-time monitoring, configurable alarms, and trends.
    • Includes process data archiving and analysis in WinCC V8.
    • Connects through OPC UA, REST, MQTT, and other industrial protocols.

    Where it doesn't

    • Licensing and capabilities vary across WinCC versions and configurations.
    • Requires contacting Siemens for pricing; no free plan is available.
    • On-premises deployment may not suit teams seeking a hosted SCADA service.

  • AVEVA Edge — where it wins

    • Over 100 native industrial communication drivers
    • OPC, Modbus, MQTT Sparkplug B and major PLC connectivity
    • Alarms, historian logging, redundancy and HTML5 mobile access

    Where it doesn't

    • Commercial pricing requires contacting AVEVA
    • Support channel listed is documentation
    • Evaluation copy is limited to 40 development hours
  • SIMATIC WinCC7.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A configurable Siemens HMI and SCADA line for visualization, alarms, and process data.

    Visit SiemensFull verdict →
  • AVEVA Edge7.4/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad protocol coverage and redundant SCADA capabilities for connected industrial operations.

    Visit AVEVA EdgeFull verdict →

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