LabVIEW
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What both publish
| Fact | LabVIEW | PLECS |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | LabVIEW is a graphical programming environment for developing automated test and measurement systems. | PLECS models and simulates power electronic systems, including converters, motor drives and control algorithms. |
| Support | A single-seat purchase includes an NI software service agreement with technical support, version downloads, and LabVIEW Core 1 on-demand, with perpetual-license benefits included for the first year. | PLECS support includes tutorials, application examples, technical solutions, installation help, a user forum and a contact-support channel. |
LabVIEW plans
- LabVIEW Community EditionFree
- LabVIEW Base subscription—
- LabVIEW Base perpetual—
- LabVIEW Full subscription—
- LabVIEW Professional perpetual—
- LabVIEW Professional subscription—
PLECS plans
- PLECS trial licenseFree
- PLECS Blockset Individual License (commercial)$8,000, paid once
- PLECS Standalone Individual License (commercial)$8,000, paid once
- PLECS Blockset Dongle License (commercial)$11,200, paid once
- PLECS Blockset Concurrent License (commercial)$16,000, paid once
Pick LabVIEW if…
LabVIEW suits engineers building automated test and measurement applications, especially when they need instrument connectivity, analysis and a control interface. The Community Edition is limited to personal, non-commercial, non-industrial use.
Pick PLECS if…
PLECS suits industrial companies, research labs, and technical universities developing systems such as electric cars, rail vehicles, wind turbines, solar inverters, and power supplies. It fits users needing power-electronics simulation with control, thermal, and analysis tools.