AutomationView provides a Free Forever edition for learning, prototyping, and small sequences, a 14-Day Free Pro Trial (activated in 1 click inside VS Code without a credit card), and AutomationView Pro for full-scale industrial PLC and robotics projects.
How It Works for New Users:
- Start Free Immediately: Install the extension and start designing and simulating right away (up to 10 steps per sequence, full Arduino C++ export, and read-only PLC code preview for all industrial vendors, with no account required).
- Try Pro in 1 Click (No Credit Card): Run AutomationView: Start 14-Day Free Pro Trial (
automationview.pro.startTrial) from the Command Palette at any time to unlock unlimited steps, multi-sequence machines, and full PLC exports for 14 days.- Keep Your Files Forever: Every
.seqand.machinefile is plain, Git-friendly Python text stored on your disk.
| Capability | Free Forever | 14-Day Pro Trial | AutomationView Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | EUR 0 forever | EUR 0 for 14 days | EUR 29/mo or EUR 290/yr (excl. VAT) |
| Account or Credit Card Required | None | None (1-click in VS Code) | License key (AV-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) |
| Visual SFC / GRAFCET & Python Editor | Up to 10 steps per sequence (.seq) |
Unlimited steps | Unlimited steps |
| Step State References | Intra-sequence (X1) |
Cross-sequence (Seq.X1) |
Cross-sequence (Seq.X1) |
Machine Configuration (.machine) |
1 sequence per machine | Multi-sequence & dynamic instances | Multi-sequence & dynamic instances |
| Deterministic PLC Scan Emulator | Single-sequence local emulation | Multi-sequence & YAML scenarios | Multi-sequence & YAML scenarios |
| IEC 60848 Structural Diagnostics | Included | Included | Included |
Native VS Code AI (@automationview) |
Included | Included | Included |
Arduino / Generic C++ Export (.ino) |
Full file export | Full file export | Full file export |
| Industrial PLC & Robot Targets (9 Vendors) | Read-only PLC Code Preview | Full export & import | Full export & import |
| Simultaneous Machine Activations | Unlimited | 1 workstation | 2 machines per seat (PC + Field Laptop) |
All prices are excl. VAT. VAT is calculated at checkout by Paddle (Merchant of Record) according to your country.
| Option | Price (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Pro monthly | EUR 29 excl. VAT per seat per month |
| Pro annual | EUR 290 excl. VAT per seat per year (2 months free) |
| Annual, 5 to 9 seats | -10% (EUR 261 excl. VAT per seat per year) |
| Annual, 10 to 29 seats | -15% (EUR 246.50 excl. VAT per seat per year) |
| Annual, 30 seats or more | -20% (EUR 232 excl. VAT per seat per year) |
| Education (schools, BTS, IUT, universities) | Quote on request via automationview.app/contact |
S084 and S090)When running in the Free Forever edition, the language server and visual editor enforce two structural boundaries while keeping your files 100% readable and editable:
| Diagnostic Code | Condition | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
S084 |
A transition or action references a step from another sequence (OtherSeq.X1) in Free mode |
Use intra-sequence step references (X1) in Free mode, or unlock cross-sequence synchronization in Pro |
S090 |
A sequence defines more than 10 steps in Free mode | Keep the sequence at 10 steps or fewer, or start the 14-day Pro trial / activate Pro to unlock unlimited steps |
Zero Vendor Lock-In: Every
.seqand.machinefile is plain, human-readable Python text stored in your local workspace. If a Pro trial or subscription expires, you never lose access to your source code.
You can unlock all AutomationView Pro capabilities for 14 days directly inside Visual Studio Code without entering an email address or payment method:
Ctrl+Shift+P on Windows/Linux, Cmd+Shift+P on macOS).automationview.pro.startTrial).Seq.X1), multi-sequence .machine orchestration, and full file export/import across all 9 vendor plugins.When you purchase a Pro subscription (monthly or annual, single or multi-seat) on automationview.app/pricing, you receive a license key formatted as AV-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX.
Click the Activate in VS Code button in your confirmation email or customer portal, or open the activation URI in your browser:
vscode://RCAutomSolutions.automationview/activate?key=AV-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
| Command Title | Command ID | Action |
|---|---|---|
| AutomationView: Activate Pro License | automationview.license.activate |
Enter and activate your AV-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX license key |
| AutomationView: Manage License | automationview.license.manage |
Inspect your current tier, remaining trial days, or deactivate the current machine seat |
| AutomationView: Compare Free vs Pro | automationview.pro.showComparison |
Open the side-by-side Free vs. Pro transparency guide in VS Code |
Industrial automation engineers frequently split their work between an office engineering workstation and a ruggedized commissioning laptop on the factory floor:
automationview.license.manage) and select Deactivate License on This Machine to free the seat immediately..vsix packages