# International Society of Automation vs Plant Engineering

Source: https://listme.name/compare/isa-vs-plant-engineering
Framed by the ranking: https://listme.name/best/industrial-technology-references

| | International Society of Automation | Plant Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 90.5 | 81.5 |
| Rank | #2 | #6 |
| Price | Free plan, paid upgrades | Free |
| Best for | Standards and formal automation training | Facilities, electrical and maintenance topics |
| Main formats | Standards, training, blogs, events | Articles, ebooks, research, newsletters |
| Publisher | Professional society | Arrowfly (formerly WTWH Media) |
| Focus | Automation standards and professional development | Plant systems, facilities and maintenance |

The standards authority in this list, with ISA-95, ISA-84 and ISA-99 series, plus training and events. Standards and training are sold, so depth comes at a cost, unlike the free articles on the news sites. Practical plant engineering topics such as arc flash, facilities and maintenance, with ebooks and an annual salary report. It covers less controls and networking than the automation sites above.