LabVIEW
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SKM Power*Tools
7.1#6 in electrical design softwareFrom $299 a yearAndroidiOSWindows
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| Fact | LabVIEW | SKM Power*Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1976 | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas, United States | Zephyr Cove, Nevada, USA |
| Purpose | LabVIEW is a graphical programming environment for developing automated test and measurement systems. | Power*Tools is electrical engineering software for power system analysis and design, covering fault calculations, load flow, coordination, arc flash hazards, motor starting, transient stability, reliability, harmonics, grounding, and cable pulling. |
| 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. | SKM says its technical support staff consists entirely of electrical engineers, and support requests can be sent through its help desk or by email. |
LabVIEW plans
- LabVIEW Community EditionFree
- LabVIEW Base subscription—
- LabVIEW Base perpetual—
- LabVIEW Full subscription—
- LabVIEW Professional perpetual—
- LabVIEW Professional subscription—
SKM Power*Tools plans
- SKM Mobile App iOS/Android$299 a year
- MySKM Cloud Subscription$1,500 a year
- DAPPER 50 Bus$2,450, paid once
- DAPPER 100 Bus$4,670, paid once
- DAPPER 300 Bus$5,890, paid once
- DAPPER 1000 Bus$8,570, 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 SKM Power*Tools if…
It suits electric-power engineers designing or analyzing three-phase distribution systems in commercial, industrial, institutional, utility and petrochemical facilities. Teams needing Windows desktop studies with optional mobile field workflows may find its modules relevant.