Sketch vs HMI Pad

Comparing the features of Sketch to HMI Pad

Feature
Sketch
HMI Pad

Capability Features

Automatic Concentric Corners
Canvas Minimap
Cloud Storage for Projects
Command Bar
Commenting and Feedback
Component Library
Component Sharing
Custom HMI Editor
Dashboard Creation
Design Prototyping
Design Toolkit
Documentation Available
Reference ManualQuick Start Guide
Easy Sharing
Encrypted Communication
Free Handoff Tools
Free Templates Library
Glass Effect
Local Wireless PLC Network Access
Multi-layer Renaming
Multiple Interaction Types
hoverpressdragswipe
Native iPad Apps
HMI Draw appHMI View appHMI Pad Service
Native macOS App
Nestable Frames
Offline Mode
Overlays and Modals
Physical iPad Security
PLC Validation Codes
Process and KPI Tracking
Progressive Blur
Project Separation in View App
Real-Time Collaboration
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
Scrollable Areas
horizontalverticalmulti-directional
Shared Workspace
Smart Animate
Stack Layouts
Vector Editor

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
Non-Native Communication Protocols
Modbus/TCPModbus/RTU
Prototype Testing Platforms
web browseriPhoneiPad

Limitation Features

macOS Sonoma Requirement
Requires macOS Sonoma (14.0.0) or newer
Melsec MC-3E Protocol Coming Soon
Coming soon
No Android Support
No Built-in CSV Import/Export Mentioned
No Explicit Plugin Marketplace Mentioned
No Explicit Pricing Plan Details
No Explicit User/Project Limits Listed
No Free Tier Mentioned
No Windows Support
No Windows/Android Support Stated

Pricing Features

Free Tier
Guest Editors Free