ABB Nsight vs EcoStruxure IT
ABB Nsight
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| Figure | ABB Nsight | EcoStruxure IT |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Energy Management Software | 7.5 (#12) | 7.6 (#9) |
| Founded | 1988 | 1871 |
| Headquarters | Zurich, Switzerland | Rueil-Malmaison, France |
| Integrations | ABB says Nsight can connect with ERP, BMS, SCADA, AMI and IoT systems, and can use open APIs and flexible protocols. | The portfolio includes connections to Network Management Cards, SmartConnect, NetBotz, and PowerChute products for device management, monitoring, and IT-layer connection. |
| Purpose | ABB Nsight is a cloud-based analytics platform that centralizes energy and carbon data and provides real-time insights and AI-powered optimization. | EcoStruxure IT is a DCIM software platform for monitoring, measuring, and managing data centers, including IT equipment and supporting power and cooling infrastructure. |
| Security | ABB says data is hosted on ABB Ability cloud, encrypted at rest and in transit, and protected with outbound-only data flow and two-factor authentication. | Schneider Electric says the EcoStruxure IT platform is security hardened with mandatory two-factor authentication and high encryption standards. |
| Support | The subscription comparison lists onboarding and training sessions and 24/7 support for all three levels. | Schneider Electric lists a support forum and Help Center for installation, configuration, questions, release notes, and offer updates. |
Plans
ABB Nsight
- BaselinePriced on request
- OptimizePriced on request
- Real-timePriced on request
EcoStruxure IT
- EcoStruxure IT Expert, 3 years, 250 nodesPrice not published
In their own words
ABB Nsight
ABB Nsight is a cloud-based analytics platform for industrial operators seeking visibility into site energy use and carbon performance. It centralizes water, air, gas, electricity, and steam data in one dashboard and includes utility bill and tariff analysis. The platform supports greenhouse gas baselining, reporting, and real-time monitoring for Scopes 1 and 2. Its listed levels cover reporting and tariff analysis, real-time meter and significant energy user monitoring, and optimization tools such as grid prediction, demand response optimization, and automated load curtailment. ABB says Nsight connects with ERP, BMS, SCADA, AMI, and IoT systems using open APIs and flexible protocols. It is designed to use existing meters, sensors, and systems without requiring new hardware in most cases. ABB describes encryption at rest and in transit, outbound-only data flow, and two-factor authentication, and states compliance with SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST standards. All three subscription levels include onboarding, training, and 24/7 support. The platform is available on web and via API; pricing is on request.
EcoStruxure IT
EcoStruxure IT is Schneider Electric’s data center infrastructure management software for monitoring, measuring, and managing IT equipment together with the power and cooling infrastructure that supports it. It tracks assets, environmental conditions, and security, while connecting with the IT layer for a unified infrastructure view. Teams can model, simulate, and optimize on-premise, edge, hybrid, or colocation environments, and trend and anomaly detection supports predictive maintenance. The portfolio supports multi-vendor ecosystems with vendor-agnostic device information. EcoStruxure IT Expert provides cloud-based monitoring, while Data Center Expert is an on-premise option. The mobile app shows infrastructure health, alarms, live sensor data, incident tracking, and team or expert chat after EcoStruxure IT Gateway setup. Integrations include Network Management Cards, SmartConnect, NetBotz, and PowerChute. The service runs on Android, iOS, and web, with pricing on request and a 30-day trial.