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Wonderware InTouch: Download, Pricing & System Requirements

AVEVA InTouch (formerly Wonderware InTouch) is AVEVA's 0-language PLC programming environment supporting Multi-vendor — strong driver library. Released 1987, latest update 2024-10.

Pricing
$$$
USD 5,000 – 50,000
Difficulty
Intermediate Advanced
3-4 months
OS
Windows Server 2022
16+ GB RAM
Languages
IEC 61131-3

In one minute

Wonderware InTouch is best for oil & gas processing plants and chemical manufacturing. Dominant SCADA in process industries worldwide — by far the largest installed base across regulated industries.. Adoption is very-high (45% market share) across North America and Europe.

Capability profile

Six-axis score (0–100) based on pricing, learning curve, hardware support, adoption, community, and feature depth.

Pricing50/100Ease of Use80/100Features47/100Adoption75/100Community100/100Career Value74/100
Wonderware InTouch capability profile (overall 67/100)

Key features

Galaxy / ArchestrA object-oriented model
AVEVA Historian (ex-Wonderware) — industry-leading time-series
OSIsoft PI Historian integration (acquired 2021)
Strong batch and recipe management for ISA-88
Mobile and web access via AVEVA Insight
Enterprise SCADA architecture (System Platform)
Massive driver library (200+ PLC drivers)
Comprehensive alarm management with ISA-18.2 templates
Supplychain integration with AVEVA Manufacturing Execution

Pricing & licensing

Tier$$$
Price rangeUSD 5,000 – 50,000
Pricing modelperpetual license
Free trialYes — 30 days
Educational discountYes

Per-tag tiers + named-user clients. InTouch licensed standalone or as part of System Platform for plant-wide SCADA.

System requirements

Operating systemsWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
Minimum RAM16 GB
Recommended RAM32 GB
Disk space40 GB
ProcessorIntel Xeon or AMD EPYC for production servers

Production deployments use redundant servers with SQL Server backend.

Supported hardware

PLC families

  • Multi-vendor — strong driver library

Capabilities

  • HMI integration
  • SCADA integration
  • Variable frequency drives
  • Safety programming
  • Motion control
  • Robotics integration

Pros

  • +Largest SCADA installed base in process industries
  • +Best-in-class historian (AVEVA + PI)
  • +Strong batch/recipe for pharma, food, chemicals
  • +Massive integrator ecosystem worldwide
  • +Decades of patterns and reusable templates

Cons

  • Per-tag licensing expensive at 100,000+ tag scale
  • Galaxy/ArchestrA learning curve is steep
  • Named-user client licensing creates friction
  • InTouch standalone UI looks dated next to Ignition Perspective
  • Heavy reliance on Microsoft stack (SQL Server, Windows Server)

Best for

Oil & gas processing plants
Chemical manufacturing
Pharmaceutical batch facilities
Food & beverage at scale
Mining and mineral processing
Multi-site water utilities

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Certifications & training

AVEVA Certified InTouch / System Platform Developer (Associate, Professional, Expert). Cost tier: $$$.

Training providers: AVEVA Training, Global certified partners.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Wonderware InTouch cost?
Wonderware InTouch pricing falls in the $$$ tier (USD 5,000 – 50,000). Per-tag tiers + named-user clients. InTouch licensed standalone or as part of System Platform for plant-wide SCADA.
How do I download Wonderware InTouch?
Wonderware InTouch offers a 30 days free trial. Download from the official AVEVA website. A licensed copy ranges from USD 5,000 – 50,000 depending on edition and add-ons.
What are the system requirements for Wonderware InTouch?
Wonderware InTouch runs on Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 with a minimum of 16 GB RAM (32 GB recommended) and 40 GB of disk space.
Which PLCs does Wonderware InTouch support?
Wonderware InTouch supports Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, Mitsubishi, Honeywell, Emerson, ABB, Modicon controllers, including Multi-vendor — strong driver library.
Is Wonderware InTouch hard to learn?
Wonderware InTouch is rated Intermediate Advanced difficulty. Typical learning time is 3-4 months. Prerequisites: HMI/SCADA fundamentals, Galaxy/ArchestrA familiarity for System Platform.
Does Wonderware InTouch support all five IEC 61131-3 languages?
Wonderware InTouch supports from the IEC 61131-3 standard.