OpenPLC Runtime
A hardware-independent industrial control platform built on open-source principles
- Also known as
- openplc-runtime
Available worldwide
What is OpenPLC Runtime?
An open-source industrial automation system that deploys across diverse hardware from microcontrollers to enterprise servers. Available as a free community edition with optional commercial support and proprietary features.
OpenPLC Runtime pricing
We don't have OpenPLC Runtime's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- macOS
- Web
- Linux
- Windows
- Cloud / SaaS
- On-premise
- Self-hosted
OpenPLC Runtime FAQ
Common questions about OpenPLC Runtime, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is OpenPLC Runtime?
A SaaS platform for PLC programming that provides cloud-based project storage, browser-based development tools, containerized virtual PLC deployment to Linux systems, and team collaboration features with support for industrial protocols including Modbus/TCP and EtherCAT. It is indexed under Industry Software.
Source: https://autonomylogic.com
What platforms does OpenPLC Runtime support?
OpenPLC Runtime supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://autonomylogic.com
Can OpenPLC Runtime be self-hosted?
Yes. OpenPLC Runtime can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://autonomylogic.com
Is OpenPLC Runtime open source?
Yes. OpenPLC Runtime is published under the GPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
OpenPLC Runtime alternatives
Other industry software we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- Eclipse DittoA framework for creating virtual representations of physical devices and systemslow · 43%
- Ignition by Inductive AutomationAn industrial automation platform that consolidates operational data and enables deployment of custom monitoring and control applicationslow · 27%
- AVEVA PI SystemA data management platform for collecting and visualizing real-time industrial operations data across the enterpriselow · 2%
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 60 | 0.05 | 3.0 | ✓ |
| Docs quality | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Dependent projects | 0 | 0.12 | 0.0 | - |
| Development activity | 0 | 0.18 | 0.0 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 0 | 0.12 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.28 | 0.0 | - |
| Security score | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
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Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 0 | mediumsource · 2026-10-12 · 65% |
Adoption
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Github stars | 1,573 | highsource · 2026-10-12 · 90% |
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 4 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 69% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | C++ | highsource · 2026-10-12 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | GPL-3.0 | highsource · 2026-10-12 · 95% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-10-12 · 75% |
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