KMC Commander
KMC Commander: A hybrid platform for monitoring, controlling, and coordinating building portfolios through open protocols. Ranked #16 of 26 in Building Management Software by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for BACnet/Modbus portfolio monitoring.
At a glance
- Editor score7.8 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forBACnet/Modbus portfolio monitoring
- HVAC controlYes
- Founded1969 · New Paris, Indiana, United States
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Monitors and controls portfolios through BACnet, Modbus, and SNMP
- Combines trends, schedules, alarms, and responsive HTML5 dashboards
- Supports local gateway execution, cloud connectivity, and an open API
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a qualified account or sales contact
- Lighting and access integration are not specified
- The published plan supports up to 6,000 points
Our verdict on KMC Commander
KMC Commander is an IoT and building automation platform for property teams, facility operators, and organizations managing one or multiple buildings. It connects systems through BACnet IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP, and SNMP, while an on-premise gateway collects data and connects to cloud-based services. Teams can monitor and control HVAC-related building systems across portfolios, review trends, manage schedules, and respond to alarms from a responsive HTML5 dashboard on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
Its strongest fit is a portfolio that needs standards-based connectivity and centralized operational visibility. The platform supports real-time monitoring and control, data tracking, actionable insights, text and email alarms based on BACnet values, and local gateway execution. That local execution can support building operations when gateway-level control is important, while cloud connectivity provides access to portfolio dashboards. The open API and listed protocol integrations also give infrastructure teams a path to connect Commander with other systems.
The published plan is an Up to 6,000 Points Annual License, which includes an annual license and support for up to 6,000 points. According to the vendor’s pricing information, organizations need a qualified account or sales contact to obtain pricing. KMC Commander suits teams prioritizing BACnet/Modbus monitoring, scheduling, alarms, and hybrid deployment across one or more buildings. Organizations specifically seeking verified lighting or access-control integration, or a publicly priced package, should compare alternatives before choosing it.
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KMC Commander fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| HVAC control | Yes |
| Lighting control | Not verified |
| Alarm management | Yes |
| Environmental monitoring | Yes |
| Access integration | Not verified |
| Deployment | Hybrid |
| Mobile app | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: BACnet IP, BACnet MS/TP, Modbus TCP, SNMP, Open API |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | kmccontrols.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
KMC Commander integrations
KMC Commander lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- BACnet IP
- BACnet MS/TP
- Modbus TCP
- SNMP
- Open API
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