# OpenPLC Runtime

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/openplc-runtime
- **Category:** Industry Software
- **Homepage:** https://autonomylogic.com
- **Also known as:** openplc-runtime
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08T22:06:03.667Z

## vioscaleAI score

**35.1 / 100**, confidence 22% (low). Computed 2026-09-08.

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| docs_quality | 0 | 0.09 | 0 | - |
| repo_stars | 60.3 | 0.05 | 3 | ✓ |
| dependent_projects | 0 | 0.12 | 0 | - |
| dev_activity | 0 | 0.18 | 0 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 0 | 0.12 | 0 | - |
| security_posture | 0 | 0.14 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 0.28 | 0 | - |
| security_score | 0 | 0.08 | 0 | - |
| community_qa_activity | 0 | 0.14 | 0 | - |

## About

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.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment

- **Platforms:** CLI, macOS, Web, Linux, Windows
- **Deployment:** Cloud / SaaS, Self-hosted

## FAQ

### 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](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](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](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.

_Source: [https://github.com/thiagoralves/OpenPLC_v3](https://github.com/thiagoralves/OpenPLC_v3)._


## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | [link](https://github.com/thiagoralves/OpenPLC_v3/pulse) | 2026-09-08 | 65% (medium) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.github_stars | 1,571 | [link](https://github.com/thiagoralves/OpenPLC_v3) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | C++ | [link](https://github.com/thiagoralves/OpenPLC_v3) | 2026-09-08 | 90% (high) |

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | GPL-3.0 | [link](https://github.com/thiagoralves/OpenPLC_v3) | 2026-09-08 | 95% (high) |

### content

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"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","question":"What is OpenPLC Runtime?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"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","question":"What platforms does OpenPLC Runtime support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"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","question":"Can OpenPLC Runtime be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"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.","source":"https://github.com/thiagoralves/OpenPLC_v3","question":"Is OpenPLC Runtime open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | [link](https://autonomylogic.com) | 2026-09-10 | 69% (medium) |

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