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Johnson Controls Metasys vs Wattwatchers EMS

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Johnson Controls Metasys

Software

Building management and control system platform

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Wattwatchers EMS

Software

Smart building energy management system

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Johnson Controls Metasys a Metasys server supports 1,300 devices and 65,000 objects, so larger estates require additional servers; Wattwatchers EMS requires hardware installation at each monitoring point, increasing total cost of ownership
  • They diverge on capability: Johnson Controls Metasys covers HVAC control, Wattwatchers EMS covers Real-time monitoring.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Johnson Controls Metasys and Wattwatchers EMS actually diverge.

Attributes where Johnson Controls Metasys and Wattwatchers EMS differ
AttributeJohnson Controls MetasysWattwatchers EMS
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, iOS, Android, Cloud
Founded18852007

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Johnson Controls Metasys

  • HVAC control
  • Building automation
  • Energy management
  • Security integration
  • Analytics dashboard
  • SOC2
  • On-premise deployment

Only in Wattwatchers EMS

  • Real-time monitoring
  • Energy analytics
  • Smart recommendations
  • Alert system
  • Mobile app
  • Home Assistant
  • Google Home

Both cover

  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Mobile support
  • English language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Johnson Controls Metasys

  • Building automation for offices, data centres, hospitals and universitiesnot Wattwatchers EMS
  • Managing multi site campuses from one building management systemnot Wattwatchers EMS
  • Meeting compliance and reporting requirements for regulated facilitiesnot Wattwatchers EMS

Wattwatchers EMS

  • Energy optimizationnot Johnson Controls Metasys
  • Cost reductionnot Johnson Controls Metasys

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Johnson Controls Metasys

  • A Metasys server supports 1,300 devices and 65,000 objects, so larger estates require additional servers
  • No hardware requirement, licensing model, subscription term or price is published on the product page; the routes offered are a demo booking and a contact form

Wattwatchers EMS

  • Requires hardware installation at each monitoring point, increasing total cost of ownership
  • Built for small to medium portfolios; scaling to large portfolios may present usability challenges
  • Limited to energy monitoring; not a comprehensive building management system

Pricing, plan by plan

Johnson Controls Metasys

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Johnson Controls Metasys review.

Wattwatchers EMS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Wattwatchers EMS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Johnson Controls Metasys if

  • You need hvac control.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want building automation.
Johnson Controls Metasys review

Choose Wattwatchers EMS if

  • You need real-time monitoring.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud.
  • You also want energy analytics.
Wattwatchers EMS review

Questions people ask

Is Johnson Controls Metasys or Wattwatchers EMS better?
Neither clearly leads. Johnson Controls Metasys starts at On request and Wattwatchers EMS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Johnson Controls Metasys or Wattwatchers EMS?
Johnson Controls Metasys starts at On request and Wattwatchers EMS at On request.
Does Johnson Controls Metasys or Wattwatchers EMS run on more platforms?
Johnson Controls Metasys runs on Web, Mobile. Wattwatchers EMS runs on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud.
What is Johnson Controls Metasys best used for?
Johnson Controls Metasys is most often used for building automation for offices, data centres, hospitals and universities, managing multi site campuses from one building management system, meeting compliance and reporting requirements for regulated facilities. Of those, building automation for offices, data centres, hospitals and universities and managing multi site campuses from one building management system are not what Wattwatchers EMS is typically brought in for.
What can Johnson Controls Metasys do that Wattwatchers EMS cannot?
Johnson Controls Metasys covers HVAC control, Building automation, Energy management, Security integration. Wattwatchers EMS covers Real-time monitoring, Energy analytics, Smart recommendations, Alert system. Both handle SSL encryption, Cloud deployment, Web support, Mobile support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Wattwatchers EMS: What data does Wattwatchers monitor?

Wattwatchers measures consumption at the device or circuit level in real-time, identifies equipment inefficiencies, and streams data through cloud dashboards for detailed energy consumption pattern analysis.

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Wattwatchers EMS: What web-based tools does Wattwatchers provide?

Wattwatchers provides Fleet Management for fleet overview and device health, an Onboarding tool for smartphone-based device configuration, and a Dashboard for customers to view sites and data.

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Wattwatchers EMS: What is the mydata.energy app?

mydata.energy is Wattwatchers' mobile application available on iPhone and Android that provides real-time energy management and monitoring for homes and small businesses.

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Wattwatchers EMS: How does ADEPT help with energy management?

ADEPT is Wattwatchers' agile development platform for distributed energy that enables fleet analytics, real-time performance analysis, and zero-code prototyping of custom analytics rules.

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