Peakboard OEE Software

Overview

Peakboard OEE Software is a shop-floor system for turning machine signals and operator reports into ongoing production-effectiveness measures. It suits manufacturers seeking shift-level comparisons and the option to run applications on existing Windows hardware or a Peakboard Box. Its range of machine connections and in-network deployment are useful strengths, while the Box’s single-monitor constraint can rule it out for multi-screen displays.

Key features

The software calculates availability, performance, and quality continuously from run times, unit counts, and scrap. That gives production teams a broader view of equipment effectiveness than downtime reporting alone. It can assign loss reasons and retain OEE values for comparisons across shifts and periods, which helps teams examine how losses vary over time.

Machine data can be captured through OPC UA, Siemens S7, MQTT, or Modbus. Target values, order data, and inspection results can come from SAP, MES, or a SQL database, bringing business context into the production view. Where equipment has no interface, operators can use touch input to report downtime and its reason. This hybrid approach is well suited to mixed production floors, rather than environments relying exclusively on connected machines.

Ready-made OEE applications can be customized with drag and drop or Peakbot without code. They run on a Peakboard Box or existing Windows hardware inside the customer network, without middleware. OEE values can be stored in Peakboard Hub with timestamps for comparing lines, shifts, and periods. The Box supports one HDMI monitor; splitting a visualization across multiple monitors is not intended, making the Box a poor fit for teams that need a single application spread across a larger display wall.

Peakboard says Box accounts are password-protected, Windows Defender is active, and passwords in visualizations are encrypted. Technical support is offered by email, with workshops and free webinars also available.

Pricing

Peakboard’s pricing model is freemium, with a free plan, paid options from €49/mo (annual), and a 180-day trial. The listed plan prices below are in USD, so buyers should distinguish them from the euro starting price when comparing costs.

The free Designer has no time limit, while Hub Online Starter caps connections at five devices. BYOD is the route for teams supplying devices themselves; its per-device charge and 20-license price cap make the license count central to budgeting. The Box plan bundles hardware and services, but each Box remains limited to one monitor. Both paid plans include onboarding, implementation, support, and maintenance. The 180-day trial offers a substantial evaluation period, though its terms are not provided.

Platforms

Peakboard lists API, self-hosted, web, and Windows platforms. The OEE applications can run on Peakboard Box or existing Windows hardware within the customer network. This makes it relevant to plants seeking on-premises operation, but teams should account for the Box’s one-monitor design before choosing that hardware.

Who it's for

Peakboard is aimed at production and logistics processes, with OEE use cases on the shop floor. It is a strong fit for manufacturers combining automated machine data with operator-entered downtime, and for teams that want to compare OEE across shifts, lines, and periods. It is less suitable when the requirement is a multi-monitor visualization driven by a single Box.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Continuous availability, performance, and quality calculations give teams a more complete OEE view than downtime capture alone.
• Pros: OPC UA, Siemens S7, MQTT, and Modbus connections, alongside SAP, MES, and SQL inputs, support a mix of shop-floor and business data.
• Pros: Touch reporting covers downtime on machines without an interface, while custom dashboards can be adapted without code.
• Pros: Windows hardware and Box deployment inside the customer network offer an alternative to middleware-dependent setups.
• Cons: A Peakboard Box supports one HDMI monitor, so it is not intended for splitting visualizations across screens.
• Cons: Hub Online Starter is limited to five connected devices, which may be restrictive for larger deployments using that free tier.
• Cons: BYOD and Box prices are annual and device-based or box-based, respectively, so deployments require careful unit-count budgeting.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison, see Overall Equipment Effectiveness Software.

Choose L2L Manufacturing Intelligence if you want a paid option spanning Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows platforms. Point85 OEE is worth considering when a free, open-source OEE application and a broad platform range matter more. ABB Manufacturing Execution System is another paid option, with purchase information by inquiry. Essembi may suit teams evaluating pricing by production lines and data collection devices, with implementation services available as needed.

10in6 OEE Tracking, GainSeeker Suite, iFactory OEE Analytics, and Nulogy OEE Tracking are also alternatives to compare.

Verdict

Peakboard OEE Software is a good choice for manufacturers who need continuous OEE measures, loss comparisons, and a combination of machine and touch-based data capture on the shop floor. Its configurable applications and in-network Windows or Box deployment are the main reasons to choose it. Look elsewhere if a single Box must drive a multi-monitor display, or if the free Hub tier’s five-device cap does not cover the intended rollout.