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Select the NI SystemLink license that best matches your lab’s scale, workflow needs, and deployment model. SystemLink is available in Base, Server, and Enterprise editions, allowing you to choose the functionality required for system management, test monitoring, and data workflows. Use the following comparison chart to evaluate feature differences, scalability options, and integration capabilities.
SystemLink | SystemLink Server | SystemLink Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key differentiators | Recommended for individual engineering and test teams. Includes the following capabilities:
| Recommended for engineering and test teams needing analysis automation. Includes SystemLink capabilities plus:
| |
Number of users | 1–10 | 11–50 | 51–500 |
Number of nodes (Windows PCs, NI PXI controllers, or NI CompactRIO targets) | 1–25 | 26–100 | 101–3,000+ |
Capabilities | |||
Systems management | |||
Software deployment | |||
Configurable dashboards for system and test data visualization | |||
Data Sources and Ingestion | |||
NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, and NI FlexLogger | |||
Multiple file types using DataPlugins | |||
Custom ETL with Jupyter Notebooks for complex data sources | |||
Data Ingestion Methods | |||
Live publishing during test execution directly from test tools | |||
Post-process file extraction with DataPlugins | |||
Supported Test File Formats | |||
TDMS | |||
CSV, JSON, XML, and other structured file formats | |||
Video, images, audio, markdown, and other unstructured file types | |||
Flexibility in data format handling | |||
Lab Operations | |||
Test plan scheduling | |||
Specification management | |||
Analysis and Scalability | |||
Automated analysis | |||
Scalability | 1 Windows server | Up to 3 Windows servers | Dynamically scalable on Kubernetes® cluster |
Deployment | On-premises and Cloud | On-premises and Cloud | On-premises and Cloud |
SystemLink supports core lab system management and monitoring. SystemLink Server adds customization, automation, and expanded data workflows. SystemLink Enterprise supports large-scale deployments requiring centralized control and cross-lab integration
Selection depends on lab size, node count, integration needs, and required customization. SystemLink fits smaller labs, while SystemLink Server and SystemLink Enterprise support scaling and advanced workflows.
Yes. Applying a new license upgrades functionality without reinstalling and preserves existing configurations and data. Contact us if you would like to discuss an upgade.
SystemLink uses subscription licensing. Other editions may support additional licensing models based on deployment agreements.
SystemLink supports multi-user access with role-based permissions. User limits depend on edition and license configuration.
Instances operate independently. Scaling is achieved by selecting the appropriate edition rather than linking servers.
Yes. SystemLink licenses can be incorporated into Enterprise or Volume License Agreements. Contact us for help with Enterprise and Volume License Agreements.
No. License upgrades unlock features while preserving configurations and stored data.
The SystemLink Getting Started Tutorial can support most deployments. Professional services are optional for complex environments.
Licensed features deactivate until renewal. Software installation and stored data remain intact.
Recommended for multiple engineering and test teams seeking context and automation across their workflows.
Includes SystemLink Server capabilities plus: