The Standard Maintenance Agreement (SMA) is not mandatory but highly recommended. It provides:
SMA cost: Typically 18% – 22% of the perpetual license price per year.
Example: A $6,000 perpetual license = ~$1,200/year for SMA. proficy machine edition price
If you skip SMA for two years and then need a renewal, expect reactivation fees of $500+. The Standard Maintenance Agreement (SMA) is not mandatory
To understand the price, you must understand the license "sticks." Proficy Machine Edition uses a sophisticated (and some say infamously complex) licensing system. SMA cost: Typically 18% – 22% of the
A critical aspect of PME pricing that often catches budget planners off guard is the requirement for specific hardware keys or drivers.
Disclaimer: Prices are estimates based on 2024-2025 distributor data, US market, USD. Actual prices vary by region and volume.
| Product / License Type | Typical Price (USD) | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Logic Developer - Standard | $2,800 - $3,500 | Full PLC programming (Ladder, ST, SFC). No motion control. | | Logic Developer - Professional | $5,000 - $6,500 | PLC + Motion + Advanced Diagnostics. | | Logic Developer - Micro | $850 - $1,200 | For the small PACSystems RX3i/RXi controllers. Limited features. | | Viewer (HMI) Development | $2,000 - $4,000 | Drag-drop HMI screen builder. | | Viewer Runtime (Target) | $350 (5 screens) - $4,500 (Unlimited) | Depends on screen count and resolution. | | Machine Edition Subscription | $950 / year | Includes Logic Developer + Viewer + Updates. | | Maintenance/Support (SMA) | 15% - 20% of License Cost / year | Required for version upgrades and technical support. |