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# AVEVA Edge vs Ignition Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**AVEVA Edge** [

4/5(45)

](https://www.g2.com/products/aveva-edge/reviews#reviews)

**Ignition** [

4.8/5(57)

](https://www.g2.com/products/inductive-automation-ignition/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**AVEVA Edge**
No pricing available

**Ignition**
Free Trial

**$1,200.00** 1 Unlimited License · Ignition Platform

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**AVEVA Edge**
Not enough reviews yet

**Ignition**
2 months

Based on 6 responses

Return on Investment

**AVEVA Edge**
Not enough reviews yet

**Ignition**
6 months

Based on 5 responses

Perceived Cost

**AVEVA Edge**
$$$$$

**Ignition**
Not enough reviews yet

Average Discount

**AVEVA Edge**
Not enough reviews yet

**Ignition**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**AVEVA Edge**
Not enough data

**Ignition**
Not enough data

Integrations

**AVEVA Edge**
Not enough data

**Ignition**
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Screenshots

**AVEVA Edge**
No screenshot available

**Ignition**
 ![Ignition screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1804311/launchpad.kpi.ia.io-data-perspective-client-launchpad-kpi.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**AVEVA Edge**

7.9

7.925

**Ignition**

9.3

9.328

Ease of Use

**AVEVA Edge**

8.0

8.026

**Ignition**

8.7

8.743

Ease of Setup

**AVEVA Edge**

7.6

7.618

**Ignition**

9.2

9.229

Ease of Admin

**AVEVA Edge**

7.9

7.918

**Ignition**

9.4

9.423

Quality of Support

**AVEVA Edge**

8.3

8.326

**Ignition**

9.1

9.139

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**AVEVA Edge**

7.2

7.215

**Ignition**

9.4

9.421

Product Direction (% positive)

**AVEVA Edge**

6.5

6.527

**Ignition**

9.5

9.525

Features

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)[Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.7

35

9.9

41

Monitoring

Compatibility

8.5

23

10.0(won by 1.5)

25

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Interface

7.6

23

9.9(won by 2.3)

28

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Dashboards

7.9

23

10.0(won by 2.1)

25

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Alerts

7.4

23

9.8(won by 2.4)

19

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Control

Locations

7.8

21

9.9(won by 2.1)

13

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Adjustments

7.1

22

10.0(won by 2.9)

14

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Remote Access

7.6

21

9.9(won by 2.3)

17

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Additional Functionality

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

Data Visualization

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

Alarm Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard Designer

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Hardware Integration

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Data Aggregation and Publishing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Industrial IoT[Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

10.0

13

Systems Management

System Integration

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

9

Device Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflows

Not enough data

Not enough data

Hardware

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

IoT Capabilities

Process Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Safety

Not enough data

Not enough data

Environmental Conditions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Quality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Maintenance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Industrial IoT

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Manufacturing[Hide 43 FeaturesShow 43 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Traceability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Warehouse Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Configurator

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supplier Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Demand Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Work Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bills of Material

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supply Chain Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shop Floor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Material Requirements Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Distribution Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sustainability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Safety Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Unattended Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lot Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

MES

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Capacity Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Manufacturing Execution System[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Control - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dispatching

Not enough data

Not enough data

Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Monitoring - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Materials Movement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Operations Traceability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Safety Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bills of Material

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Collection and Analysis - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Performance Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Machine and equipment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collect Manufacturing Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Machine and equipment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Manufacturing Software

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internet of Things (IoT)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Artificial Intelligence - Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Manufacturing Execution System

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shop Floor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quotes/Estimates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Allocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Built-in Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supplier Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchase Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Information Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supply Chain Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shipping Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Order Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Collection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Production Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Warehouse Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![AVEVA Edge](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_25391dcd3d5f8cc9eea3608c16c65089/aveva-edge.png "AVEVA Edge")](https://www.g2.com/products/aveva-edge/reviews)

AVEVA Edge

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

46.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

26.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

26.7%

[![Ignition](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/42dc66dfb938acaef09fc4dcfe1c5b2d/inductive-automation-ignition.svg "Ignition")](https://www.g2.com/products/inductive-automation-ignition/reviews)

Ignition

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

35.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

37.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

27.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

46.7%

35.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

26.7%

37.3%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

26.7%

27.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![AVEVA Edge](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_25391dcd3d5f8cc9eea3608c16c65089/aveva-edge.png "AVEVA Edge")](https://www.g2.com/products/aveva-edge/reviews)
AVEVA Edge

Industrial Automation

30.0%

Automotive

13.3%

Pharmaceuticals

6.7%

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

6.7%

Environmental Services

6.7%

Other

36.7%

[![Ignition](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/42dc66dfb938acaef09fc4dcfe1c5b2d/inductive-automation-ignition.svg "Ignition")](https://www.g2.com/products/inductive-automation-ignition/reviews)
Ignition

Industrial Automation

18.2%

Manufacturing

15.9%

Oil & Energy

11.4%

Food & Beverages

9.1%

Utilities

6.8%

Other

38.6%

FAQs

## AVEVA Edge vs Ignition FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between AVEVA Edge vs Ignition?

Ignition stands out over AVEVA Edge with higher reviewer ratings, stronger support, and easier setup according to G2 data.

| [AVEVA Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/aveva-edge/reviews) | [Ignition](https://www.g2.com/products/inductive-automation-ignition/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.0/5 (45 reviews) | 4.8/5 (32 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 7.6 | 9.2 |
| 8.3 | 9.4 |
| Flexible, easy to use, cost-effective, broad PLC compatibility | Highly flexible, unlimited licensing, strong web integration, robust community and training resources |

### How do the pricing models of AVEVA Edge and Ignition compare?

Ignition is rated as the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **AVEVA Edge:** Reviewers describe AVEVA Edge as cost-effective and affordable, but note that licensing can be complicated and upgrades may require new purchases.
- **Ignition:** Reviewers consistently highlight Ignition's unlimited licensing model as a major advantage, allowing unlimited tags, clients, and connections for one price, and praise its low barrier to entry for both small and large projects.

### What are the best alternatives to AVEVA Edge and Ignition?

The top three alternatives to AVEVA Edge and Ignition are Kinetic, SIMATIC WinCC, and Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [AVEVA Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/aveva-edge/reviews) | 4.0/5 (45) | Small-Business | Reviewers describe as cost-effective and affordable | Flexible, easy to use, broad PLC compatibility |
| [Ignition](https://www.g2.com/products/inductive-automation-ignition/reviews) | 4.8/5 (32) | Small-Business | Unlimited licensing model praised for value | Highly flexible, unlimited licensing, strong web integration |
| [Kinetic](https://www.g2.com/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews) | 3.9/5 (733) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [SIMATIC WinCC](https://www.g2.com/products/simatic-wincc/reviews) | 4.5/5 (73) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY](https://www.g2.com/products/proficy-hmi-scada-cimplicity/reviews) | 4.0/5 (29) | — | — | — |

### Which Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) features should I prioritize when comparing AVEVA Edge and Ignition?

Buyers comparing AVEVA Edge and Ignition should prioritize Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Interface, Licensing Model, and Integration Capabilities.

- **Ease of Setup:** Ignition scores 9.2, AVEVA Edge 7.6.
- **Quality of Support:** Ignition scores 9.4, AVEVA Edge 8.3.
- **Interface:** Ignition scores 9.0, AVEVA Edge 8.0.
- **Licensing Model:** Ignition is praised for unlimited licensing, while AVEVA Edge is noted as cost-effective but with more complex licensing.
- **Integration Capabilities:** Ignition is frequently cited for integrations with Docker and PostgreSQL; AVEVA Edge is noted for broad PLC compatibility.

### What are the pros and cons of AVEVA Edge vs Ignition?

Ignition's headline strength is its flexibility and unlimited licensing, while AVEVA Edge is recognized for affordability and ease of use.

- **AVEVA Edge strengths:** Cost-effective, easy to use, broad PLC compatibility, flexible development environment, user-friendly for small businesses.
- **AVEVA Edge trade-offs:** Licensing can be complicated, interface and graphics editor are less modern, reporting and web client setup can be challenging, documentation and support are sometimes noted as insufficient, and some reviewers cite stability issues in large or complex deployments.
- **Ignition strengths:** Highly flexible, unlimited licensing for tags and clients, strong web integration, robust community and training resources, easy integration with Docker and PostgreSQL, scalable for both small and large deployments, modern interface, and strong support and documentation.
- **Ignition trade-offs:** Steep learning curve due to feature depth, designer interface can feel clunky to some, and complex projects may require careful architecture and best practices to maintain.

### Is AVEVA Edge or Ignition better for small businesses?

Ignition is the better fit for small businesses, with higher ratings and strong small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **AVEVA Edge:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight affordability and ease of use for small deployments.
- **Ignition:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently praise its unlimited licensing, flexibility, and low barrier to entry for small business use cases.

### Which Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) platform has better integrations?

Ignition is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing more frequent and diverse integration capabilities.

- **AVEVA Edge:** Reviewers note broad PLC compatibility and OPC integration, but no specific third-party integration tools are cited in recent reviews.
- **Ignition:** Reviewers mention integrations with Docker and PostgreSQL, highlighting flexibility and ease of connecting to multiple data sources and industrial protocols.

### How do AVEVA Edge and Ignition compare on customer support?

Ignition leads AVEVA Edge in Quality of Support by a material margin of 1.1 points (9.4 vs 8.3).

- **AVEVA Edge:** Reviewers describe support as generally good, with some citing helpful technical support and training resources, but others note documentation gaps and occasional difficulty reaching support.
- **Ignition:** Reviewers consistently praise Ignition's support team, documentation, and free training resources, with many citing the active community and Inductive University as standout support features.

### Which is easier to implement, AVEVA Edge or Ignition?

Ignition is easier to implement than AVEVA Edge, with a 1.6-point advantage in Ease of Setup (9.2 vs 7.6).

- **AVEVA Edge:** Reviewers describe setup as generally straightforward for small projects, but note challenges with licensing, web client configuration, and scaling to larger deployments.
- **Ignition:** Reviewers highlight easy initial setup, rapid deployment, and strong training resources, with many noting that once familiar, implementation is quick even for complex projects.

### Which product has better Interface?

Ignition has the better Interface, with a higher reviewer score and more frequent positive mentions of its modern, web-based design.

- **AVEVA Edge:** Interface score is 8.0; reviewers note intuitive design but mention that the interface and graphics editor feel less modern and could be improved.
- **Ignition:** Interface score is 9.0; reviewers consistently praise the modern, web-based interface, intuitive design, and flexibility in building custom screens and dashboards.

Alternatives

**AVEVA Edge Alternatives**

 ![SIMATIC WinCC](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d19102425cd16dd7ea2e286d8f3d694a/simatic-wincc.jpg "SIMATIC WinCC")

[
SIMATIC WinCC
](/products/simatic-wincc/reviews)

 ![Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3c8d6fb43e7fbd8b4dc8adf3f4ae32e0/proficy-hmi-scada-cimplicity.jpg "Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY")

[
Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY
](/products/proficy-hmi-scada-cimplicity/reviews)

 ![Proficy HMI/SCADA - iFIX](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3c8d6fb43e7fbd8b4dc8adf3f4ae32e0/proficy-hmi-scada-ifix.jpg "Proficy HMI/SCADA - iFIX")

[
Proficy HMI/SCADA - iFIX
](/products/proficy-hmi-scada-ifix/reviews)

 ![Softpro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_ba93637675c6d17989734c7e8e1cdb6c/softpro.png "Softpro")

[
Softpro
](/products/softpro/reviews)

**Ignition Alternatives**

 ![Kinetic](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4acd4a3205df7f3a63b451f04c2e9ad5/epicor-kinetic.svg "Kinetic")

[
Kinetic
](/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews)

 ![SIMATIC WinCC](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d19102425cd16dd7ea2e286d8f3d694a/simatic-wincc.jpg "SIMATIC WinCC")

[
SIMATIC WinCC
](/products/simatic-wincc/reviews)

 ![Portainer](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/823a192a63347dfd3ef633ab29c8797c/portainer.svg "Portainer")

[
Portainer
](/products/portainer/reviews)

 ![Epsilon3](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5cc6cb30982e2d18439969ba312d46df/epsilon3.svg "Epsilon3")

[
Epsilon3
](/products/epsilon3/reviews)