: While there is no free version of RSLogix 5000, RSLogix Micro Starter Lite is available for free if you are only working with MicroLogix 1000 or 1100 controllers.
| Feature / Aspect | | v19 | v20 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Release Year | 2007 | 2010 | 2012 | | OS Compatibility | Windows XP, 7 (32‑bit) | Windows 7 (32/64‑bit), limited on 10 | Windows 7, 8, 10 (with patches) | | Controller Support | L1, L2, L6x, L4x, L6x, older CompactLogix | L6x, L7x, older L3x | Full L7x, L3x, older L8x (limited) | | Major Feature | Added Add‑On Instructions (AOIs) | Safety (CIP Safety) maturity, improved UDTs | Last version with legacy 1756‑I/O | | Stability | Very stable (mature) | Moderate (some service packs) | Excellent (final polished version) | | Project Size Limit | 2 MB (small) | 32 MB | 32 MB | | Rockwell Support Status | Retired | Retired | Retired (but widely used) | rslogix 5000 version better
The "better" version of RSLogix 5000 depends entirely on your , as the software version must match the controller's major firmware revision . Software Versions vs. Editions : While there is no free version of
If you are in Food & Beverage or Pharmaceutical (FDA 21 CFR Part 11), you use v34 or higher for the audit trail integrity. Editions If you are in Food & Beverage