Automated Logic WebCTRL vs Carrier i-Vu

Automated Logic WebCTRL is a web-based building automation platform for facility managers overseeing buildings, campuses, or multi-site portfolios. Through a browser, users can manage and control sites from anywhere, with network control, monitoring, alarms, trending, and scheduling in one interface. Its HVAC controls include ASHRAE Guideline 36-compliant sequences and built-in fault detection and diagnostics; the FDD library can identify over 100 faults in typical HVAC equipment. Predictive analytics is an add-on. Other tools include color floor plans, customizable graphics, reports, and time-lapse playback of up to 24 hours of building operation. Listed integration options include BACnet, ASD, M-Bus, Modbus, SNMP, and MQTT, plus add-ons for OpenADR, directory services, Microsoft Exchange, trend export, and weather data. WebCTRL Cloud removes the need for an on-site BAS server and includes automatic updates, backups, and AWS-hosted infrastructure. On-premise software is installed and configured by an Automated Logic branch or dealer. The product is paid, with pricing on request, and supports web, desktop, and mobile platforms in a hybrid deployment model.

Carrier i-Vu is building automation software for central monitoring, control, and optimization of HVAC and integrated building systems. i-Vu Pro presents system data, schedules, alarms, and trends in a browser-based interface accessible from web-enabled devices. It also includes dashboards, reports, trend visualization, insight sharing, security updates, and live system backups; Carrier describes it as built on open BACnet standards. The on-premises version is licensed for use in a customer's own infrastructure, while i-Vu Cloud is hosted on AWS and includes server maintenance, monitoring, database redundancy, backups, and software upgrades. Carrier says the cloud service uses BACnet Secure Connect. i-Vu Express supports integration with third-party systems such as lighting and metering. A Life Sciences offering provides change records, digitally signed reports, and audit-ready documentation aligned with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 expectations. Pricing is on request, and license or subscription scope and usage limits may apply. The cloud BAS service does not provide alarm monitoring, alarm response, or dispatch.