Citect SCADA: Download, Pricing & System Requirements
AVEVA Plant SCADA (formerly Citect SCADA) is AVEVA's 0-language PLC programming environment supporting Multi-vendor. Released 1973, latest update 2024-08.
In one minute
Citect SCADA is best for mining and mineral processing and schneider modicon-based plants. Australian-developed SCADA with very strong presence in mining and Asia-Pacific industrial sectors.. Adoption is high (28% market share) across Asia-Pacific and Australia.
Capability profile
Six-axis score (0–100) based on pricing, learning curve, hardware support, adoption, community, and feature depth.
Key features
Pricing & licensing
| Tier | $$$ |
| Price range | USD 3 500 – 30 000 |
| Pricing model | perpetual license |
| Free trial | Yes — 30 days |
| Educational discount | Yes |
Per-tag tiers (75, 500, 1500, 5000, 30000, unlimited). Now branded as AVEVA Plant SCADA after Schneider/Aveva acquisition.
System requirements
| Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 |
| Minimum RAM | 8 GB |
| Recommended RAM | 16 GB |
| Disk space | 20 GB |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 or Xeon for production |
Server installations support distributed architecture with redundant servers.
Supported hardware
PLC families
- • Multi-vendor
Capabilities
- ✓ HMI integration
- ✓ SCADA integration
- ✓ Variable frequency drives
- ✗ Safety programming
- ✗ Motion control
- ✗ Robotics integration
Pros
- +Mature with 50+ year track record (founded 1973)
- +Strong fit for Schneider Electric / Modicon plants
- +Native to Australia/APAC mining sector
- +Stable platform with predictable upgrades
- +Reasonable per-tag pricing vs Wonderware
Cons
- −AVEVA Plant SCADA rebrand has caused naming confusion
- −Cicode is proprietary — engineers can't transfer skills directly
- −Smaller community than Wonderware or Ignition
- −Less mature web/mobile experience vs newer platforms
- −Limited adoption outside APAC and Schneider plants
Best for
Compare Citect SCADA with…
Other AVEVA software
Certifications & training
AVEVA Plant SCADA Certified Engineer (Foundation, Advanced). Cost tier: $$.
Training providers: AVEVA training, Schneider Electric University.