PROMOTIC
PROMOTIC: A configurable SCADA/HMI system with free options, web panels and broad PLC connectivity. Ranked #7 of 20 in SCADA Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams needing broad PLC connectivity.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTeams needing broad PLC connectivity
- Free planYes
- Operator clientsWindows desktop runtime; web browsers via PROMOTIC Web server
- Founded1991 · Ostrava, Czechia
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Hierarchical object tree supports SCADA development and runtime control
- Trends, alarms and event history support process monitoring
- Web panels and many PLC drivers extend operator access and connectivity
Where it doesn't
- Runtime and communication components may need separate licences
- Runs on Windows, with web access through its Web server
- PmDevProf's no-size-limit application development requires a paid licence
Our verdict on PROMOTIC
PROMOTIC is a Windows SCADA/HMI development and runtime system for monitoring, visualizing and controlling industrial processes. MICROSYS positions it for automation design companies and industrial users across manufacturing, utilities, energy, HVAC and telemetry. Its object-oriented environment includes an hierarchical object tree, runtime visualization, process control, trends, alarms and event management. The free development and runtime options make it possible to explore both sides of the system, while the named development and runtime licences address different deployment needs.
Its strongest fit is for teams that need process views and communications in one self-hosted system. PROMOTIC stores timestamped trend values and supports alarm and event history with acknowledgement. Operators can access panels, trends and alarms in browsers through the PROMOTIC Web server, alongside a Windows desktop runtime. PLC communication drivers and interfaces include OPC UA and OPC DA, while listed protocol support spans S7, Modbus, DNP3, BACnet, KNX and others. SQL/ODBC database connectivity, JavaScript and VBScript scripting, user management and permissions add scope for application-specific workflows. This breadth suits varied industrial environments, though teams seeking a cloud-native service should look elsewhere.
Licensing is divided between development and runtime. PmDevFree and PmRtFree provide free development and runtime licences; PmDevSchool is a school development environment with network multilicence. PmDevForRt is for development with a runtime licence, while PmDevProf removes the application size limit. PmRt100, PmRt500 and PmRt1000 are runtime licences. The published starting price applies to the school development licence, and runtime or communication components may require additional licences, so buyers should map required components before budgeting. Email, phone and documentation are support channels, and GDPR is listed. PROMOTIC is a fit for teams that value broad connectivity and on-premises control; those wanting a simpler, cloud-first tool may prefer an alternative.
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PROMOTIC fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Deployment options | On-premises |
| Protocol support | S7, Modbus, IEC 870-5 (101/104), IEC 62056, DNP3, EtherNet/IP/CIP, MELSEC, S-BUS/S-BUS+, FINS, DirectNET, SNMP, M-BUS, BACnet, KNX, OPC UA, OPC DA, TCP/IP, HTTP, XML, DCOM |
| Alarm management | Yes |
| Built-in historian | Yes |
| Supported tags | Not verified |
| Operator clients | Windows desktop runtime; web browsers via PROMOTIC Web server |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 9 integrations: OPC UA, OPC DA, XML, ActiveX, DDE, ODBC … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | promotic.eu |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
PROMOTIC integrations
PROMOTIC lists 9 integrations on its own site.
- OPC UA
- OPC DA
- XML
- ActiveX
- DDE
- ODBC
- TCP/IP
- HTTP/HTTPS
- SQL databases
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