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Scanifly 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 Scanifly and SAM (System Advisor Model).

 
Scanifly

AI and drone-based solar design and verification

SAM (System Advisor Model)

Free performance and financial modeling from NREL

Rating4.6(71)4.7(58)
PricingPer Seat / MoFree
Free Trial Yes Yes
Target Audience
Residential
ResidentialCommercialUtility
Key Features
  • 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
  • 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
Aurora SolarOpenSolarSolarEdge API
PVsystSolargis API
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Quick takeaways

  • Rating: SAM (System Advisor Model) has the edge.
  • Review volume: Scanifly has the edge.
  • Integration breadth: Scanifly has the edge.

These takeaways summarize the data above and aren't a recommendation. See our ranking methodology for how listings and ratings are compiled.

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