Product Lifecycle NoticeEnd of Life · January 1, 2026

OPC Data Logger has reached end of life. We have an upgrade path to OPC Router.

Your existing installations continue to run, but the product no longer receives updates, new licenses, or support renewals.

OPC Data Logger status today
Running todayYes
Supported for the futureNo
Receiving security improvementsNo
Recommended for new deploymentsNo

Have an active support agreement? Software Toolbox honors it through its current term.

The real exposure

Why running end-of-life software is a growing risk.

It still runs today. The concern is what changes around it while the software itself stands still.

No security updates

New vulnerabilities discovered after EOL will never be patched.

Operating system changes

Future Windows updates may introduce compatibility problems.

Compliance challenges

Unsupported software can complicate cybersecurity and audit requirements.

Vendor support ends

Once your term ends, troubleshooting options become increasingly limited.

Risk snapshot

Where you are today, and where to go next.

A clear read on your current position, and the path Software Toolbox recommends.

Your current state
OPC Data Logger
END OF LIFE
Security updatesNone
Bug fixesNone
Support renewalsUnavailable
Future compatibilityUnknown
Runs todayYes
Future riskIncreasing
Recommended actionBegin migration planning
Software Toolbox recommends
Recommended path
OPC Router
ACTIVE
Actively developedRegular releases and fixes
Security updatesCurrent Windows & OPC UA support
New featuresModern capabilities added over time
Modern integrationsSQL, MQTT, REST, SAP, cloud, AI
Migration assistanceGuides, support, and jonjon.ai
Simple, transparent pricing

One subscription covers everything you need to migrate, and more.

Standard Getting Started Value Subscription
SKU 41303301-SUB
$199/month
Billed Annually
  • All base functionality and common plug-ins (Category 1)
  • Great for OPC DA & UA, database, MQTT, IoT, REST, email, and printer integration
  • Innovation Guarantee: any future Category 1 plug-ins are included
  • -Other plug-ins and add-ons available at added cost per year
Take the first step

Download OPC Router and recreate your logging today.

The free trial is the full product. Stand it up beside your current setup, no rip-and-replace, no risk.

What it means for you

Keep what works. Grow when you're ready.

The same logging you rely on today, on a platform that can do far more tomorrow.

Do it all today

Keep doing what you do

Every OPC Data Logger use case carries over.

  • Log to SQL
  • CSV files
  • Excel
  • OPC DA & UA
When you're ready

Expand without limits

Reach the systems the old logger never could.

  • REST APIs
  • MQTT / Sparkplug B
  • SAP & ERP
  • Cloud (S3, Azure, Snowflake)
  • AI-ready (MCP, JSON Schema)
Peace of mind

Protect future projects

Build on something that keeps up with your plant.

  • Active development
  • Regular releases
  • Modern security
  • High availability
  • Docker & Kubernetes
The cost of waiting

Two paths from here.

Doing nothing isn't staying still. It's drifting toward a migration you don't control.

If you waitreactive · unplanned
  1. Today, still running
  2. No more updates or fixes
  3. Windows changes around it
  4. Security vulnerabilities go unpatched
  5. Hardware refresh forces the question
  6. Unexpected downtime
  7. Emergency migration on the worst possible timeline
If you plan nowproactive · in control
  1. Install OPC Router alongside your current setup
  2. Recreate existing logging
  3. Run both systems side by side
  4. Expand into new integrations when ready
  5. Retire OPC Data Logger: a calm, no-rush migration
Start while you're in control

Don't wait until a failure forces the migration.

Your OPC Data Logger installation may keep running today, but every month on unsupported software increases long-term operational risk. Start planning your migration while you're in control.

Proven in production

Backed by the team you already know.

Teams across industries already run their plants on OPC Router. Here's what they say.

★★★★★
OPC Router lets us stream machine data to the cloud and combine it with SAP and other sources into one uniform data set for machine learning and dashboarding.
Paul BakerEnterprise Data Architect, Kennametal
★★★★★
The visual interface makes OPC configuration easy without deep programming knowledge. Routine changes can be handled independently.
Michael KalbeIT Administrator
★★★★★
Every OPC Router-based process is consistently robust and steady. Phased automation with OPC Router has proven successful for our production.
Hardy SchwenkeProject Manager, HERMA
How the migration works

Five steps. Mostly the same work you already know.

Nothing to rip out on day one. Stand up the new platform, validate, then switch when you're confident.

1

Download OPC Router

Install the free, fully functional trial.

≈ 15 minutes
2

Use the translation guide

Map logging tasks and triggers to OPC Router terms.

≈ 30 minutes
3

Recreate your logger

Rebuild current logging, code-free, to reach parity.

Hours, not weeks
4

Run both, validate

Keep systems side by side until you're sure.

At your pace
5

Retire the old logger

Switch over only once you're fully confident.

When ready
Help along the way

You won't have to figure it out alone.

Instant answers

Ask jonjon.ai

An AI assistant built on years of Software Toolbox expertise, the layer between the docs and a live project.

"How can I log these five OPC tags into my SQL database in OPC Router?"
"I want to log my data on data change. What trigger would that be in OPC Router?"
"How do I log OPC data to SQL, CSV, or Excel in OPC Router?"
Try jonjon.ai
Go deeper

Resources to guide your migration.

Watch, read, and follow along with practical guidance from our engineers.

Watch & learn

How-To Video Resources for OPC Router

Step-by-step tutorials and walkthroughs to get your logging and integrations running fast.

Watch the videos
Straight answers

Frequently asked.

Is OPC Data Logger really discontinued?

Yes. It reached end of life on January 1, 2026. Development has stopped and it's retired: no new licenses, renewals, or versions.

Can I keep using my current installation?

Yes. It doesn't expire and keeps running on supported systems. Just know there will be no further updates, and the underlying technology is now outdated.

What happens to my support agreement?

Software Toolbox honors existing agreements through their current term, limited to advice and workarounds. Once that term ends, it can't be renewed.

Does OPC Router still do plain file and database logging?

Yes. The same SQL, CSV, and Excel logging you rely on today, with a code-free visual workflow, plus far broader connectivity.

Do I have to migrate all at once?

No. Run OPC Router alongside your current setup, validate, and switch over only when you're confident.