Aurora Solar vs SAM (System Advisor Model)

A side-by-side comparison of pricing, ratings, target audience, integrations, and key features to help solar businesses choose between Aurora Solar and SAM (System Advisor Model).

	Sponsored Aurora Solar Remote solar design & sales software	SAM (System Advisor Model) Free performance and financial modeling from NREL
Rating	4.8(312)	4.7(58)
Pricing	Custom Quote	Free
Free Trial	No	Yes
Target Audience	ResidentialCommercial	ResidentialCommercialUtility
Key Features	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	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
Integrations	SalesforceHubSpotSolarEdge APIEnphase APIDocuSignQuickBooks	PVsystSolargis API
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Quick takeaways

Rating: Aurora Solar has the edge.
Review volume: Aurora Solar has the edge.
Integration breadth: Aurora Solar has the edge.

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