A Modern Alternative to ThingWorx

FlowFuse is the open, cloud-ready solution engineers choose to replace legacy tools like PTC ThingWorx. Build faster, integrate easier, and modernize your industrial workflows — without vendor lock-in.

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Why Industrial Teams Are Moving Away from ThingWorx to FlowFuse

Built for the cloud

Run your automation flows wherever you need: edge, on-prem or cloud.

Open & extensible

Based on open-source Node-RED. No more black boxes.

Faster integrations

Native support for MQTT, OPC-UA, REST, and custom APIs.

Features FlowFuse ThingWorx
Open-source base
Node-RED & OSS ecosystem
Proprietary stack
Vendor lock-in
None
Strong lock-in
Integration flexibility
MQTT, OPC-UA, REST, SQL…
Limited/custom connectors
License & scaling model
Transparent & usage-based
Expensive & tiered
Community and transparency
Active OSS community
Closed ecosystem
Future-proof architecture
Portable & cloud-ready
Uncertainty post-acquisition

How to Switch from ThingWorx to FlowFuse

  1. Migration consultation: We analyze your current setup and challenges.
  2. Try FlowFuse with your data: Build real flows using your industrial environment.
  3. Go live with expert support: From pilot to full rollout, we’ve got your back.
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Ready to Leave ThingWorx Behind?

See how FlowFuse helps teams like yours modernize their industrial automation infrastructure — faster, more flexibly, and at lower cost. Book a Demo with a FlowFuse Expert.