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Solargis 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 Solargis and SAM (System Advisor Model).

 
Solargis

Bankable solar resource data and analysis

SAM (System Advisor Model)

Free performance and financial modeling from NREL

Rating4.6(73)4.7(58)
PricingCustom QuoteFree
Free Trial No Yes
Target Audience
UtilityCommercial
ResidentialCommercialUtility
Key Features
  • 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
  • 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
API AccessPVsystSAMHelioScope
PVsystSolargis API
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Quick takeaways

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