Peakboard OEE Software

Overview

Peakboard OEE Software is a shop-floor system for measuring equipment effectiveness from machine signals and operator reports. It suits manufacturers who want OEE comparisons across shifts and periods, particularly those able to use existing Windows hardware or a Peakboard Box. Its broad data capture and configurable applications are compelling; the Box’s single-monitor constraint and differing price currencies deserve attention before choosing a deployment.

Key features

Peakboard continuously calculates availability, performance, and quality from run times, unit counts, and scrap. That makes it more useful for diagnosing production performance than a downtime log alone: teams can distinguish equipment availability from speed and quality measures. It also assigns loss reasons and retains OEE values for comparisons across shifts and periods, helping production teams spot changes in where losses occur.

Machine data can arrive through OPC UA, Siemens S7, MQTT, or Modbus. Target values, order data, and inspection results can come from SAP, MES, or a SQL database, bringing business context into the OEE view. For machines without an interface, operators can report downtime and its reason by touch. This hybrid approach accommodates both connected equipment and manual reporting, though it requires operator input where automated signals are absent.

Ready-made OEE applications can be customized through drag and drop or Peakbot without code. They run on a Peakboard Box or existing Windows hardware inside the customer network, without middleware. OEE history can be stored in Peakboard Hub with timestamps for comparing lines, shifts, and periods. Peakboard says Box accounts are password-protected, Windows Defender is active, and visualization passwords are encrypted. Support includes technical help by email, workshops, and free webinars.

Pricing

The pricing model is freemium, with a free plan, paid offerings from €49/mo (annual), and a 180-day trial. Those terms sit alongside plan prices expressed in USD, so buyers should confirm which offering and currency applies to their deployment.

Peakboard Designer costs nothing, with no time limit, and is a Windows software download. It suits teams that want to work with the designer at no software charge. Peakboard Hub Online Starter is also free and supports up to 5 connected Peakboard Boxes or BYOD devices, including Hub lists; the five-device ceiling makes it a limited starting point for larger deployments.

Peakboard BYOD starts at $1,400 per year per device, with pricing capped at $28,000/year for 20+ licenses. Onboarding, implementation, support, and maintenance are included, making it the stated device-based option for customers bringing their own hardware. Peakboard Box starts at $2000 per year with hardware included and the same services; after 20 Boxes, each additional Box is $300 per year. It fits teams that want the dedicated hardware, while BYOD avoids making the Box the required endpoint.

Platforms

Peakboard’s platforms include API, self-hosted, web, and Windows. OEE applications can run on a Peakboard Box or existing Windows hardware within the customer network. The Box supports one monitor over HDMI; splitting a visualization across multiple monitors is not intended, making it a poor fit for installations that depend on a multi-screen display.

Who it's for

Peakboard describes its platform as serving production and logistics processes, with OEE use cases on the shop floor. It is best suited to manufacturers combining machine connectivity, operator downtime reporting, and shift-level comparisons in an on-network deployment. Teams that need multi-monitor visualization from a Box should look elsewhere or assess a Windows deployment instead.

Pros and cons

Pros: Continuous availability, performance, and quality calculations turn run-time, count, and scrap data into a fuller OEE view.

Pros: OPC UA, Siemens S7, MQTT, and Modbus inputs, plus SAP, MES, and SQL context, support a mix of shop-floor and business data.

Pros: Touch downtime reporting covers machines without interfaces, while no-code customization allows teams to adapt ready-made OEE applications.

Cons: Peakboard Box is limited to one HDMI monitor, ruling out a split visualization across multiple screens.

Cons: The free Hub Starter tier stops at five connected Boxes or BYOD devices, which can constrain a broader rollout.

Cons: Plan figures are in USD while the general paid-from price is in euros, so buyers should verify the applicable plan and currency.

Alternatives

Overall Equipment Effectiveness Software is a useful starting point for comparing OEE options. Choose L2L Manufacturing Intelligence if its paid model and Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows platform range better match your requirements. Point85 OEE is the alternative to consider for a free plan, broad platform coverage, and OEE applications implemented by open-source projects hosted on GitHub.

SYMESTIC OEE Software may suit buyers who want a 30-day full-platform trial with no contractual commitment, followed by an OPC-UA Cloud Gateway priced at €350, paid once. Essembi is another option, with pricing based on production lines and data collection devices per line, plus implementation services as needed. OpeEye offers manual and automatic plans at ₹399 a month per machine, with unlimited users on the Manual plan and locally purchased tablets.

Vorne XL may be preferable for a standalone productivity appliance: its XL810-1 is listed at $4,490, paid once, with no recurring costs. ABB Manufacturing Execution System is an alternative for buyers seeking an MES with pricing and purchase information by inquiry. iFactory OEE Analytics is another paid option, with custom quotes based on users, modules, and production lines.

Verdict

Choose Peakboard OEE Software if your production team needs continuous OEE measures from a mix of machine connections and touch-entered downtime, with comparisons across shifts and an on-network deployment. The combination of protocol support, business-system context, and no-code applications is its strongest case. Look elsewhere if your Box installation must drive multiple monitors, or if you need a larger free Hub tier.