CloudRail
Industrial IoT software
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What is CloudRail
CloudRail is an industrial IoT connectivity and data integration product used to connect industrial devices and machines to cloud platforms and business applications. It targets manufacturers and industrial operators that need to collect, normalize, and route machine data for monitoring, analytics, and downstream workflows. The product focuses on protocol translation and connector-based integrations to reduce custom integration work between shop-floor equipment and cloud services.
Connector-based cloud integrations
CloudRail centers on prebuilt connectors and integration patterns for sending industrial data to cloud endpoints and applications. This can reduce the need to build and maintain custom middleware for each target system. It is well-suited to projects where the main challenge is reliably moving data from equipment to multiple cloud services.
Industrial protocol translation focus
The product is positioned around bridging OT protocols and device interfaces to modern APIs and cloud ingestion services. This helps teams standardize data flows without rewriting device-side software. It can be useful when a plant has heterogeneous equipment and needs a consistent integration layer.
Edge-to-cloud deployment options
CloudRail is commonly implemented as an edge component that runs close to machines and forwards data to cloud systems. This supports architectures where local connectivity and buffering are needed due to intermittent connectivity or network segmentation. It aligns with typical industrial IoT patterns that separate device connectivity from cloud analytics layers.
Limited public feature transparency
Publicly available documentation and packaging details can be harder to validate than for larger, widely documented industrial IoT platforms. This may increase evaluation time for security, protocol coverage, and operational requirements. Buyers may need direct vendor engagement to confirm capabilities and supported environments.
Not a full IIoT platform
CloudRail primarily addresses connectivity and integration rather than providing an end-to-end suite for asset modeling, historian functions, advanced analytics, or manufacturing applications. Organizations may still need additional products for visualization, OEE/production apps, or predictive maintenance workflows. This can increase overall solution complexity compared with broader platforms.
Integration depth varies by target
While connector approaches speed initial connectivity, the depth of integration (data models, bidirectional control, identity, and governance) can vary across target systems. Complex use cases may still require custom mapping, transformation, and operational monitoring. Ongoing maintenance can grow as the number of connected assets and destinations increases.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | €500 for 6 months | PoC / pilots / test installations; includes 5 "Units"; 6-month duration; Compatible with AWS, Microsoft Azure, SAP, Alibaba, Google, Aveva; Unlimited messages/data; Supports IO-Link, 4-20mA, digital; Advanced Support included. |
| Standard | From €300 yearly per Unit | For small to medium installations; pricing per "Unit" (quantity breaks after 20, 50, 200 units); 12-month duration; Compatible with AWS, Microsoft Azure, SAP, Alibaba, Google, Aveva; Unlimited messages/data; Supports IO-Link, 4-20mA, digital; Basic Support. |
| Scaling / Enterprise | Custom pricing (Contact sales) | Tailored plans for large multi-site / mission-critical installations; Individual term & pricing; Full feature set (edge computing, role-based access control, API access, large-scale provisioning, failover); Advanced or custom SLAs and support. |
Notes:
- A subscription is mandatory to operate CloudRail and is sold in combination with CloudRail.Box hardware; both are required.
- A "Unit" is defined by CloudRail as: one CloudRail.Box, one IO-Module (4 or 8 sensors), one OPC-UA server, or one Modbus RTU/TCP serial connection.
- Support packages: Basic Support (email, no guaranteed SLA), Advanced Support (email, phone, remote live support, response times), and Custom SLAs (24/7, dedicated agent) are available.
Seller details
CloudRail GmbH (acquired by Software AG)
Mannheim, Germany
2014
Subsidiary
https://cloudrail.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cloudrail/
