G2

Adrienne H.

Automation Specialist

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/16/2026

"Ignition is a Powerful, Flexible SCADA (and more) Platform!"

5/5

What do you like best about Ignition?

So many built in features that you can quickly create an industrial SCADA application, as well as just about any other type of complex application. Integrates with all the major industrial protocols and software standards. The solid default choices for color theming make UI/UX decisions fast and easy, even if you stick with what comes in the package.

When best practices are followed, the performance is unbeatable, it will run on minimal server hardware, and the Edge edition is also incredibly flexible.

Unlimited pricing models and the new "combo meal" packages put high performance well within a sustainable license fee that won't balloon over time.

Inductive automation has incredible documentation, free online training, and solid support packages.

While the upcoming MCP Module will make adding generative AI to your Ignition projects incredibly easy, there's already a number of very accessible ways to accomplish this now, as well as 3rd party partners with fully featured ML and AI products that integrate by design.

If your project starts with Ignition, your enterprise will be ready to grow! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ignition?

It can take a while to fully learn to use this powerful software platform correctly - the options are endless which can sometimes be overwhelming! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ignition solving and how is that benefiting you?

At work, Ignition helps me quickly create powerful HMI screens that easily integrate with any PLC that a customer may wish to use. Ignition also provides powerful reporting, historical data, and other powerful tools so that they can start generating powerful information to inform business choices.

At home, I use Ignition Maker Edition to create project that help me maintain an inventory of hobby components, as well as collect sensor data and more! Ignition makes this a lot more fun. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.