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Top 7 PV*SOL Alternatives

Compare the top solar design competitors to PV*SOL on pricing, ratings, target audience, integrations, and key features.

 
PV*SOL

Detailed 3D design software from Valentin Software

Sponsored
Aurora Solar

Remote solar design & sales software

PVsyst

The industry-standard PV simulation engine

SAM (System Advisor Model)

Free performance and financial modeling from NREL

Sponsored
OpenSolar

Free end-to-end solar sales platform

PVcase

AutoCAD-based design software for utility-scale solar

Solargis

Bankable solar resource data and analysis

Scanifly

AI and drone-based solar design and verification

Rating4.5(64)4.8(312)4.7(156)4.7(58)4.6(245)4.6(98)4.6(73)4.6(71)
PricingFrom $49/moCustom QuotePerpetual LicenseFreeFreemiumCustom QuoteCustom QuotePer Seat / Mo
Free Trial Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
Target Audience
ResidentialCommercial
ResidentialCommercial
CommercialUtility
ResidentialCommercialUtility
ResidentialCommercial
UtilityCommercial
UtilityCommercial
Residential
Key Features
  • 3D shading simulation with real building geometry
  • Database of 30,000+ modules and 8,500+ inverters
  • Battery storage and EV charging simulation
  • Detailed financial and yield reporting
  • Remote LiDAR-based site modeling with no in-person survey required
  • Automated shade analysis and production estimates
  • Permit-ready design packages generated in minutes
  • Branded, interactive proposals for faster customer sign-off
  • Detailed loss diagram and shading simulation
  • Extensive database of modules, inverters, and trackers
  • Bankable P50/P90 energy yield reporting
  • Support for grid-tied, off-grid, and pumping systems
  • Free and open-source performance modeling
  • Detailed financial modeling for PV and storage
  • Weather data integration for accurate yield estimates
  • Widely used standard in academic and government analysis
  • Free core platform with no per-seat licensing cost
  • Built-in CRM for lead and pipeline management
  • Integrated financing and incentive calculators
  • 3D satellite-based design tools
  • Automated ground-mount and tracker layout generation
  • AutoCAD-native workflow for engineering teams
  • Automatic cabling and electrical BOM output
  • Terrain-aware grading and civil design tools
  • 20+ years of satellite-derived solar irradiance data
  • Bankable site assessment reports
  • Global coverage with high spatial resolution
  • API access for integration into design tools
  • AI-assisted preliminary design from satellite imagery
  • Drone-based on-site verification and 3D modeling
  • Real-time shading analysis from captured data
  • Seamless handoff from sales to install-ready design
Integrations
Google Maps APISketchUp
SalesforceHubSpotSolarEdge APIEnphase APIDocuSignQuickBooks
MeteonormPVGISSAM
PVsystSolargis API
SalesforceStripeSolarEdge APIEnphase APIXeroZapier
AutoCADSketchUpRevit
API AccessPVsystSAMHelioScope
Aurora SolarOpenSolarSolarEdge API
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Direct comparisons

PV*SOL vs Aurora SolarPV*SOL vs PVsystPV*SOL vs SAM (System Advisor Model)PV*SOL vs OpenSolarPV*SOL vs PVcasePV*SOL vs SolargisPV*SOL vs Scanifly

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