# Ignition by Inductive Automation vs Node-RED

| Attribute | Ignition by Inductive Automation | Node-RED |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 31.7 (29% (low)) | 37 (12% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A flexible platform that centralizes industrial operational data and enables rapid development of custom automation applications deployable to devices at any scale, from single installations to enterprise systems. | Node-RED is a low-code development environment for creating event-driven applications. It enables users to build flows that collect, transform, and visualize data, suitable for applications ranging from home automation to large-scale industrial systems. |
| integrations.count | 1 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Twilio","native":true,"category":"communications","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"Arduino"},{"name":"MQTT"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"perpetual","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Alarm Management Suite","features":["Alarm notification with pipeline builder","Email notifications and roster management","Twilio SMS integration","Voice notifications with text-to-speech","Unlimited clients, tags, and connections","Upgrade protection with automatic new modules"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":3200,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Comprehensive alarm monitoring and notification system with pipeline builder, supporting voice, SMS, Twilio, and WhatsApp delivery with customizable escalation paths","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Alarm Management Suite $3,200 (billing period not specified). Free trial available (2-hour timeout, resettable).","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://inductiveautomation.com/pricing/solution-suites/alarm-management","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:48:20.368Z","startingPrice":{"amount":3200,"currency":"USD"}}` | - |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | freemium | - |
| pricing.price_level | high | - |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":3200,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | no | - |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:24:08.466Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*