Eclipse 4diac vs Simplicity SDK
| Eclipse 4diac | Simplicity SDK | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported languages | C++; IEC 61499 function blocks | C; C++ |
| Firmware debugging | Yes | — |
| Supported protocols | OPC UA, OPC DA, HTTP, MQTT, serial (RS232), FMI, TSN, FBDK/IP, Modbus, openPOWERLINK, Arrowhead | Bluetooth LE; OpenThread; Wi-Fi; proprietary wireless protocols (RAIL, Alpha integration, device-dependent) |
| Supported boards | Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone Black, PLC01A1, Revolution Pi, Wago PFC200, PiFace Digital 2, µMIC.200, Bosch Rexroth PLC, Lego Mindstorms EV3 | Silicon Labs Series 2 and Series 3 devices; board support varies by SDK and device |
| Deployment targets | Windows, Linux (including ARM), NetOS, eCos, rcX, vxWorks, freeRTOS; PLCs and embedded devices | Silicon Labs Series 2 and Series 3 wireless/MCU devices; SiWx917 |
Both are listed in Best IoT Development Tools. On Specifiction, Eclipse 4diac scores higher on our published basis.