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AVEVA PI System

byAVEVA
in
3.7
Market Presence: Global Industrial IoT Platforms, Meter Data Management Systems

Overview

Product Information on AVEVA PI System

Updated 13th October 2025

What is AVEVA PI System?

AVEVA PI System is a software designed for real-time data collection, analysis, and management. It enables organizations to aggregate large volumes of operational data from industrial sources, including sensors and control systems, providing accessible and reliable information for monitoring and optimizing processes. The software offers scalable data infrastructure, secure data storage, data visualization tools, and integration capabilities for third-party applications and enterprise systems. It addresses business needs related to asset performance, operational efficiency, compliance, and informed decision making by transforming raw data into actionable insights. The software supports industries seeking enhanced visibility and control over operational activities through configurable analytics and reporting features.

AVEVA PI System Pricing

AVEVA PI System software uses a subscriptionbased pricing model with costs determined by the scale of data collection and number of assets or sites monitored Pricing tiers and custom contracts are available based on specific deployment requirements including enterprise or cloudbased use The software typically requires a quote to determine final costs based on individual organizational needs

Overall experience with AVEVA PI System

GM IT
250M - 500M USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“Leader in sustainable industrial platforms and software”

4.0
Dec 10, 2025
Combines world leading industrial data management with AI infused software; user friendly interface; open and agnostic
Data Analyst
3B - 10B USD, Miscellaneous
CRITICAL

“PI System's User Experience Health Check: Not all Smooth-Sailing”

3.0
Oct 16, 2024
the PI System is effective for storage and organization of time series industrial data, though software quality and support have waned over time

About Company

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2024
Year Founded
1967
Head office location
United Kingdom
Website
https://www.aveva.com/

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Performance of AVEVA PI System Across Market Features

AVEVA PI System Likes & Dislikes

Like

Deep domain knowledge and industry experience Collaborative approach in designing specific solutions to meet the unique needs Software with an open and agnostic approach

Like

efficient storage of time series data many useful integrations and data sources good tools for organizing and enriching data with metadata

Like

1.easy to expand for large scale of data points 2.very capable of handling large data with distributed architecture 3.proven system for analysis

Dislike

Cost a concerning factor for small & mid-sized companies Solution becomes too complex if not implemented correctly Work through Partners

Dislike

Software quality is declining, with new updates often coming with major issues support often is unable to assist without requiring assistance from the development teams the configuration tools available such as PI system explorer have UX issues

Dislike

1.configuration is hard compared to other Schneider system 2.very bulky software 3.required good knowledge to develop the things

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AVEVA PI System Reviews and Ratings

Showing data for 45 ratings and reviews for Global Industrial IoT Platforms market. View all 98 ratings and reviews across markets for a complete picture.

3.7

(45 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
42%
4 Star
47%
3 Star
9%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
2%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.3

Integration & Deployment

4.3

Service & Support

4.3

Product Capabilities

4.2

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  • GM IT
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Leader in sustainable industrial platforms and software

    4.0
    Dec 10, 2025
    Combines world leading industrial data management with AI infused software; user friendly interface; open and agnostic
  • Software Development Manager
    50M-1B USD
    Energy and Utilities
    Review Source

    Distributed Architecture Of Aveva Pi System Handles Large Scale Data Integration

    4.0
    Dec 24, 2025
    Aveva Pi System is a very good and proven software technology.and it is very useful to analyse data and collect the data from scada system using various mechanism
  • Data Analyst
    1B-10B USD
    Miscellaneous
    Review Source

    PI System's User Experience Health Check: Not all Smooth-Sailing

    3.0
    Oct 16, 2024
    the PI System is effective for storage and organization of time series industrial data, though software quality and support have waned over time
  • SENIOR DIRECTOR
    10B+ USD
    Energy and Utilities
    Review Source

    A Look into the Potential Hurdles in Data Integration for IoT Devices

    4.0
    Jul 15, 2024
    Great stable data management tool for industrial environments
  • Communications Manager
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Old-Fashioned SCADA system

    1.0
    Nov 27, 2023
    The architecture is complex, old-fashioned, and very heavy. The front-end interface is very slow. The high availability architecture never worked properly.
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