No. 5of 24 ·Building Management Software

Distech Controls EC-Net Facilities (formerly EC-Net 4)

Web · Windows · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted

Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.7

Runs widely5 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Distech Controls EC-Net Facilities (formerly EC-Net 4) is ranked #5 of 24 in building management software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows.

Compared on building management software

HVAC control: Yes
Lighting control: Yes
Alarm management: Yes
Environmental monitoring: Yes
Access integration: Yes

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The record

Purpose: EC-Net Facilities is a server-class software platform for managing buildings at enterprise level.
Connected devices: It networks Niagara-based EC-BOS controllers and other IP-based devices, including Eclypse Connected IP and Wi-Fi products.
Browser access: The platform serves real-time graphical information to standard web-browser clients.
Server functions: Server functions include centralized data logging and trending, external database archiving, alarming, system navigation, master scheduling, and database management.
Engineering tools: It includes a graphical engineering toolset for application development.
Framework: EC-Net Facilities operates with the EC-Net web-based building management platform powered by the Niagara Framework.
Access control: EC-Net can also run EC-Net Access for managing access control systems.
Integrations: The Supervisor integrates automation systems for HVAC, lighting, energy, fire and smoke, physical access, video, and industrial or processing control.
Security: The Supervisor spec sheet describes role-based user permissions, password controls, TLS encryption, certificates, and electronic signatures as security features.
System requirements: The maker's BACnet guide instructs users to download the EC-Net Facilities software image and run its Windows x64 installer on a Supervisor PC.
Pricing: The product page says SKU data is unavailable and directs customers to contact their local agent; it does not display a software price.
Security response: Distech Controls says its Product Security Incident Response Team coordinates investigation and notification of security vulnerabilities and other issues affecting its products and services.
Building management: It networks Niagara-based EC-BOS controllers and Eclypse Connected IP and Wi-Fi devices, and serves real-time graphical information to web browser clients.
Enterprise integration: The product page describes integration with enterprise software applications; the product overview specifies an XML interface using the oBIX standard.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Building Management Software in 2026#5 of 24

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Sources

distech-controls.com/products/detail/947839/distech-controls· checked 8 Oct 2026
docs-be.distech-controls.com/bundle/EC-Net-Facilities-Supervisor_SP/· checked 8 Oct 2026
docs.distech-controls.com/bundle/EC-Net-Facilites-Bacnet-Guide_UG· checked 8 Oct 2026
distech-controls.com/resources/product-security-vulnerabilit· checked 8 Oct 2026
distech-controls.com/en-gb/products/detail/947839/distech-co· checked 9 Oct 2026
docs-be.distech-controls.com/bundle/EC-Net-Facilities-Drivers-Guide_· checked 9 Oct 2026
docs-be.distech-controls.com/bundle/EC-Net-Facilities-Installation_U· checked 9 Oct 2026
distech-controls.com/en-gb/resources/bms-cybersecurity-suppo· checked 9 Oct 2026