How Litmus and Kepware Compare for Device Connectivity
Simply put, Kepware is a legacy industrial connectivity platform built in the 90s using Windows technology that has not evolved to meet the complex demands of modern manufacturing. Litmus is a modern edge platform that offers organizations flexible, scalable and secure device connectivity and outperforms Kepware. Don't take our word for it, book a demo today and our team will show you the differences and why you should standardize on Litmus for connectivity.
Compare Litmus vs Kepware
Unlike Kepware, a legacy software that focuses solely on device connectivity, Litmus is a modern edge platform with data collection and data normalization in its DNA – powering everything from data visualizations, analytics and applications at the edge, to machine learning and AI in the cloud. In addition, only Litmus combines data collection, real-time analytics and machine learning with centralized device management and application orchestration, making it the most scalable, robust and secure edge platform in the world.
One Platform
Litmus is an all-in-one modern edge connectivity platform designed to collect, normalize, store, analyze and integrate industrial data to improve operations at scale. Kepware is a legacy Windows application designed as a data proxy that exposes data from industrial machines in its native format.
Device Connectivity
Our team has developed more drivers than Kepware in only a few years – over 250+ native drivers – the most in the industry. All our drivers are included, and we continue to develop new drivers. After 20+ years, Kepware has fewer drivers, and has a per driver licensing model.
Built-In Security
Developed with security at the core, Litmus is a Linux-based system purpose-built for edge and IIoT applications. Kepware is installed on a Windows server, and requires regular patch, anti-virus and other server maintenance needs.
Management and Scale
Litmus is an enterprise-class edge platform that can be rapidly and securely deployed across hundreds of locations with centralized management for all edge devices. Kepware does not allow for centralized management and orchestration, every installation needs to be managed individually.
Web-Based User Interface
Litmus has a flexible web-based UI, with simple everyday drop-down menus, radio buttons and other easy-to-use configuration selectors. Kepware uses a Windows-based installation and configuration wizard that is legacy by design and does not offer a modern UI experience.
Unmatched Time-to-Value
Unlike Kepware, Litmus is a true modern edge platform that transforms the way companies enable Industrial IoT, Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation. Built with one goal in mind – unmatched time-to-value – our technology allows our customers to measure success in days.
The Value of Edge Data
Over 80 percent of industrial manufacturing companies are embracing digital transformation. Why? Because they realize the significant value that can be gained from intelligence at the edge. From asset condition monitoring, to predictive maintenance, to OEE optimization, our platform unlocks the edge data needed to dramatically improve operations at scale.
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