HMI Pad vs Shaper

Comparing the features of HMI Pad to Shaper

Feature
HMI Pad
Shaper

Capability Features

AI Understands Design System
AI-Powered Design
API and Dynamic Behavior Handling
CLI Sync with Git
Cloud Storage for Projects
Collaborative Editing
Component Loading from Other Design Systems
Custom Components
Custom HMI Editor
Dashboard Creation
Design System Adaptation
Direct Code Editing
Documentation Available
Reference ManualQuick Start Guide
Encrypted Communication
Existing Project Import
Local Wireless PLC Network Access
Native iPad Apps
HMI Draw appHMI View appHMI Pad Service
No Exports Required
No Hand-off Documentation
No Learning Curve for Stack
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
UI Change Live Preview
Version Control via Git

Integration Features

HTML and ASP.net Compatibility
HTMLASP.net
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
Next.js Support
Non-Native Communication Protocols
Modbus/TCPModbus/RTU
Shadcn/UI Library Import
Storybook Library Import
Tailwind CSS Support

Limitation Features

Framework Support Limited
Next.js and Tailwind only
Melsec MC-3E Protocol Coming Soon
Coming soon
Mobile App Support Not Available
No Built-in CSV Import/Export Mentioned
No Explicit Pricing Plan Details
No Explicit User/Project Limits Listed
No Free Tier Mentioned
No Pricing Information
No Windows/Android Support Stated
SCSS and CSS Unsupported