OpenPlant PID
Bentley's intelligent P&ID application for plant projects, using spec- and rule-driven components and tag management. Data can be accessed through the web-based PlantSight Data Manager on iTwin.
Specification
- Vendor
- Bentley Systems
- Categories
- P&ID & Schematics
- Phase
- EEngineering
- Status
- Active
- Deployment
- Desktop
- Licensing
- Subscription
- Standards
- None documented
- Official site
- bentley.com
Capabilities
- aSpec-driven intelligent P&ID components
- bRules engine and consistency checking
- cReusable in-line assemblies
- dUser-definable tag formats and tag replication
- eTag synchronisation with 3D models via PlantSight
Assessment
A solid, open-minded P&ID tool that pairs well with OpenPlant Modeler and iTwin. Best for teams already invested in Bentley.
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Capability25%7/10
Spec- and rule-driven intelligent P&IDs with reusable assemblies and flexible tag formats.
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Interoperability20%8/10
Stores data in an open format and synchronises tags with 3D models through PlantSight on iTwin.
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Scale15%7/10
Capable on multi-discipline projects, with fewer reference deployments on the largest programmes.
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Usability15%7/10
Comfortable for MicroStation users.
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Deployment10%7/10
Desktop application on Bentley subscriptions with web data access through iTwin services.
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Ecosystem15%6/10
Strongest in Bentley-standard organisations.
Strengths
- Open data and tag synchronisation
- Rules engine and consistency checks
- Fits the Bentley iTwin stack
Considerations
- Smaller P&ID community than the leaders
- Fewer owner mandates
- Best inside a Bentley workflow
Editorial assessment from public documentation, 23 October 2026. Not a hands-on benchmark. Methodology
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Sources
- OpenPlant PIDBentley Systems · accessed 22 October 2026
Plate updated 22 October 2026 · revision 1