Beckhoff TwinCAT Building Automation vs EnSmart SmartNova X
Beckhoff TwinCAT Building Automation
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EnSmart SmartNova X
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| Figure | Beckhoff TwinCAT Building Automation | EnSmart SmartNova X |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Building Management Software | 8.4 (#1) | 7.4 (#13) |
| Founded | 1980 | The company history says EnSmart was founded in 2013. |
| Headquarters | Verl, Germany | Anthiyur, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Protocols | TwinCAT supports protocols including BACnet and DALI-2 for communication with building subsystems and devices. | It lists native BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, and MQTT support, with OPC UA also shown in its platform architecture. |
| Support | Beckhoff says it provides technical support in more than 75 countries, including help by phone, email, or remote access, in local languages. | EnSmart says technical enquiries, architecture reviews, and BOQ feedback receive a 24-hour response from its engineering team. |
Plans
Beckhoff TwinCAT Building Automation
- TwinCAT 3 Building Automation TF8040Priced on request
In their own words
Beckhoff TwinCAT Building Automation
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EnSmart SmartNova X
EnSmart SmartNova X is an open-protocol framework for building management, energy management, and building automation. It connects HVAC, fire, access control, CCTV, electrical systems, and energy monitoring. Listed analytics include predictive fault detection, energy optimization, anomaly detection, and occupancy intelligence. Native protocols include BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, and MQTT, with OPC UA shown in the architecture. Deployment can use web access, on-premises installation, or cloud access. EnSoft BMS is browser-based, works from any device, and requires no software installation. BMS functions include multi-level alarm routing, escalation rules, and email and SMS notifications. The platform describes role-based access, tamper-proof audit trails, and timestamped electronic records for 21 CFR reporting. EnSmart lists ASHRAE 135, ISO 16484, BEE/ECBC 2017, and 21 CFR Part 11 support. Its dashboard targets facility managers, enterprise customers, and channel partners. Pricing is on request, with no per-point licensing charge stated.