Before I share different Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) software brands with you, let me ask you one question.
How many times, in a day, you listen to the word “Automation”?
The day-by-day, many companies are leading to advance technologies in the core (Electrical, Electronics, and Mechanical) field. And their roles are commendable.
These advanced technologies in this domain are helpful in many areas like electrification, automation, and digitalization.
In the automation environment, more automation companies are manufacturing and working on the control system by using PLC and SCADA.
The brand of PLC is used for industrial and commercial controlling purposes. And also the additional educational projects are being developed using PLC.
This small post will help you to understand to know about different brands of PLC programming and different companies behind those brands.
So, let’s dive right in what are the top manufacturers of PLCs in the world.
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Multiple PLC Brands
Here is the list of prominent PLC software brands.
- Modicon PLC
- AB PLC
- ABB PLC
- Mitsubishi PLC
- Delta PLC
- Siemens PLC
- Omron PLC
- Hitachi PLC
- GE PLC
- Honeywell PLC
- Schneider PLC
- Bosch PLC
- Festo PLC
- FATEK PLC
- SETEX PLC
- Keyence PLC
- Beckhoff PLC
- Eaton PLC
- Wago PLC
- Toshiba PLC
- Unitronics PLC
- Yokogawa PLC
There are so many brands available in the market. These are the top 22 list of PLC works on their specific software.
Which PLC is mostly Used in Industry?
Look at the Indian market and others. The brand of Siemens PLC is at the topmost position.
And Allen Bradley (AB) PLC is at the second position in Automation. Allen Bradley PLC is popularly known as Rockwell PLC.
Both PLC brands provide various/different functions and features.
What is the best PLC Brand?
The AB, Siemens, Delta, Mitsubishi, Honeywell, Omron, ABB, GE and Schneider are the other PLC brands widely used, today. Also, these are the best for learning and working purpose.
Topmost 12 PLC Manufacturers Comparison
Here are the best brands of PLC with its useful software for the compact and modular PLC.
| # | PLC’s Brand | Developed Country | Software |
| 01 | AB PLC | United State | RS Logix (RS Logix 5, RS Logix 500 and RS Logix 5000) |
| 02 | Siemens PLC | Germany | Step 5- Micro wins Step 7- Simatic Manager |
| 03 | ABB PLC | Switzerland | Automation Builder AC010 AC500 |
| 04 | Delta PLC | Taiwan | WPL Soft ISP Soft |
| 05 | Schneider PLC | Europe | PL7 TwidoSuite ProWORX 32 |
| 06 | Mitsubishi PLC | Japan | Gx Developer Gx Works 2 MELSOFT series |
| 07 | Omron PLC | Japan | CX-One CX programmer |
| 08 | Hitachi PLC | Japan | EH-150 |
| 09 | General Electric PLC | United State | Durus |
| 10 | Honeywell PLC | United State | HRA |
| 11 | FATEK PLC | Taiwan | WinProladder |
| 12 | Bosch | Germany | Bosch Rexroth |
Which PLC Software You Should Use?
Different PLC software requires different licenses. Unfortunately, most of the software is paid.
Many of the brands provide trial versions with limited features. If you want to use PLC software for individual learning, I think, free trial or limited versions are good to go with.
You can also install Delta PLC for free. And you can buy the Delta PLC hardware for practice.
Personally, more or less, I have experience of working with the six brands of PLCs software – ABB PLC (AC010), AB PLC (RS Logix 500), Siemens PLC (Simatic Manager), Mitsubishi PLC (Gx Work2), and Delta PLC (WPLSoft) by using the ladder diagram programming languages.
These PLC brands are used in many applications like as controlling system, manufacturing, material handling, automatic assembly, and many more things.
How to learn PLC programming?
ABB PLC, Mitsubishi PLC, and Delta PLC software easy to learn and understand.
If you are new to the PLC programming, I would recommend to read earlier tutorial how to learn PLC programming from zero to hero?
And there are many PLC programming courses available online.
If you ask me…
Which is the best online course to learn PLC programming?
Here is my first choice- The Best PLC programming course.
This course is enrolled by 11000+ students and engineers. Moreover, it is highly rated by 2320.
No doubt. This is the best course to learn PLC.
Conclusion:
If you are looking for PLC software for learning or commercial/industrial purposes, I hope, you find this list of different PLC software brands useful.
For any further query or discussion, hit the comment section below.
Also, do share your experience working with different PLC software brands. I would be glad of knowing your opinion.
Other PLC related Articles:
- 8 Safety Precautions for PLC programmers
- PLC based Automation Projects
- PLC Interview Questions & Answers
- PLC Automation Training Institutes
- PLC Automation Companies
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Happy PLC Programming!
I have completed master in Electrical Power System. I work and write technical tutorials on the PLC, MATLAB programming, and Electrical on DipsLab.com portal.
Sharing my knowledge on this blog makes me happy. And sometimes I delve in Python programming.
Good compilation and well done. But there are many minor mistakes here and there. By the way the ABB AC500 PLCs are produced in Germany and the programming software name is Automation Builder! Most of the software names are mixed with PLC models!!
Thanks, Isaac for the correction. Looks like ABB is Swiss (Switzerland) multinational company. I have updated the same.
Thats Great
Thank you!
Thank you so much!
You are most Welcome, Srujan!
What a great effort and I’m an automation technician. I use Delta PLC with WPLSoft software and it is easy to learn but where I am working here company is using Syntec PLC.
And you didn’t describe her, Please introduce. it is also a big brand in market.
Hie, Ali
Thank you so much, for introducing Syntec PLC’s name in List of PLC Brands. Definitely, I will add and update this article.
Hello,i want to learn cx one.can you help me how to learn it .because in you tube i cannot find the suitable vedio for me.and thanks for your blog
Your most welcome, Hasan!
I will always ready to help you for PLC programming. Before, I didn’t get the chance to work on Omron(CX-One software)PLC.
Please, tell me ‘What kind of problems for this PLC?’
New plc brand Fulmatic 7 PLC.
Thanks for adding the latest PLC brands.
Hey dipali,
I want to know which plc software is free to download and having the simulator with it.
Hie Ankit,
Delta PLC software, you can easily get the free version.
You can download Delta PLC software from its official website. Choose the version suitable based on your computer system. Install it.
As per my work experience, I use ‘WPLSoft PLC software’. So, You can also download and install this software.
If you want more details, follow this tutorial…
[Step-by-Step] How to Learn PLC Programming at Home for Free?
If you have any queries, you can freely ask me.
Hi,
I am Gowtham, pursuing a pre-final year of Instrumentation Engineering.
I am interested in learning plc,
Which type plc useful for beginners to learn all basics?
Kindly help me to learn.
Hie Gowtham,
ABB PLC and Delta PLC are the best for the PLC’s beginners for learning purpose.
Delta PLC is easily available in their official site with the free of cost.
I mentioned this link [Step-by-Step] How to Learn PLC Programming at Home for Free?
If you follow this link, you can download ‘WPLSoft’ Delta PLC Software.
I think Beckhoff and R&B also have to be on the list
Software for Siemens PLC is TIA
Thank you, Tom Mejer Antonsen, for sharing these software name.
Sure, I will add these two PLC Softwares.
Can you share these two Siemens PLC software details?
Dear Dipali
You can correct the following softwares:
1- machine edition instead of Durus.
2- PL7 instead of Twido Suite.
Best regards
Can you please justify your comment?
Hello;
It will be very easy for you to acess in webs of Ge and Schneider.
Thanks.
Hi Dipali. Great work
I think TIA Portal(Totally Integrated automation) is the best software for Siemens PLC.
Yup all right, Nishida. As well Rockwell automation-Allen Bradley PLC is best and with the more features and advantages.
Hello,
Can you please analog and high-speed programming with me with an example like as in analog LVDT, PID, or Pressure valve, also for high speed.
Thanks.
Sure, Hardeep.
Please, can you collaborate on it? Any example.
Hi Mam,
I would like to study PLC programming. where should I begin? Thank you.
Hi Mam,
I am Chandru from India(Tamilnadu). Your post is very useful to me. And you are doing a great job.
Thanks, Chandru 🙂
I need some advice on a project I want to do, do you have the time to discuss?
Hi,
Tell me, how can I help you?
If you want to project idea or specific project, I have already shared the list of PLC based automation projects.
And if you want to help or discuss for further communication, you can contact me here, [email protected].
Please can you send PDF to my mait its so need full for us?
I have not PDF or any other kind of stuff. So, it is not possible to share it with others.
But, you can share this article link with your friend
Tycon and Phoenix also use at our end.
Thanks, Hemant for adding these two brands. Surely, I will update it.
Thank you for your summary, it is indeed very useful for choosing PLC.
very use full topic and interesting.
Thanks, Snekha.
Hello Mam, can you guide which PLC is more easy to learn in a short time.
Hello Mam,
Which PLC is more easy to learn in a short time.
Delta PLC is best. And good thing is to freely available on their site.
If you want software link for installation, please check my third article- PLC-Learning steps