2. The Runtime License (The Machine’s Tax)

This license is embedded into the target machine (the PLC or Industrial PC). It allows the machine to run the code you wrote. These are usually sold per machine, per tag count, or per screen size. The price of Proficy Machine Edition (now known

• Logic Developer – PLC: This is the base tier, designed specifically for programming GE Series 90-30, 90-70, and VersaMax PLCs. It is the entry-level cost point for users solely interested in logic control.
• Logic Developer – PAC: A higher tier supporting Programmable Automation Controllers (PACSystems), specifically the RX3i and RX7i series. This tier generally commands a higher price due to the advanced tag database and redundancy features supported by the hardware.
• Cimplicity Machine Edition (HMI): This edition integrates SCADA and HMI development capabilities. It is priced significantly higher than the Logic Developer versions due to the inclusion of visualization libraries, client/server architecture support, and data archiving tools.
• All-in-One / Professional Editions: Historically, GE Digital has offered bundled packages that combine Logic Developer and HMI tools into a single seat, representing the highest upfront cost but offering long-term value for mixed-application developers.

Hardware Keys: If you prefer a physical USB hardware key rather than a software-activated license, expect to pay an additional $185.00. Logic Developer – PAC ($$$$): 2

Because Proficy is industrial-grade software, you cannot typically buy it through a standard "Add to Cart" checkout for the full professional version. Local Distributors