CSS GUI vs HMI Pad

Comparing the features of CSS GUI to HMI Pad

Feature
CSS GUI
HMI Pad

Capability Features

Add Attribute
Cloud Storage for Projects
Custom HMI Editor
Dashboard Creation
Documentation Available
Reference ManualQuick Start Guide
Element Selection
Encrypted Communication
Extensible
Local Wireless PLC Network Access
Native iPad Apps
HMI Draw appHMI View appHMI Pad Service
Physical iPad Security
PLC Validation Codes
Process and KPI Tracking
Project Separation in View App
Real-Time Monitoring
Remote Access
Run-Only Mode for End Users
SCADA Features Included
Scalable Process Data
From a few to a million process variables
Visual CSS Editor

Integration Features

API Access
File Format Support
HTML and ASP.net Compatibility
HTMLASP.net
Integrations
iOS Compatibility
Major PLC Brand Support
Allen Bradley LogixAllen Bradley SLC 5 and MicrologixMitsubishi FXMitsubishi Q/LOmronOpto22Schneider ElectricSiemens S7WagoBeckhoffOther PLCs, RTUs over TCPOther PLCs, RTUs over serial line
Native Communication Protocols
Ethernet/IPPCCC embedded in Ethernet/IPMelsec MC-1EMelsec MC-3E (coming soon)Fins/TCPOpto22/NativeModbus/TCPSiemens ISO/TCP
Non-Native Communication Protocols
Modbus/TCPModbus/RTU

Limitation Features

Melsec MC-3E Protocol Coming Soon
Coming soon
No Built-in CSV Import/Export Mentioned
No Explicit Pricing Plan Details
No Explicit User/Project Limits Listed
No Free Tier Mentioned
No Windows/Android Support Stated
Technical Limitations Stated

Pricing Features

Free Tier
Pricing Information Available