Energy & Utilities · head to head
Aurora Solar vs Fronius SOLARWEB
Aurora Solar
Energy & Utilities
The leading solar design and sales platform
- From
- $250/month
- Rated
- -
Fronius SOLARWEB
Energy & Utilities
Solar inverter monitoring and analytics platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Fronius SOLARWEB has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Aurora Solar both published plans are single user, so a second designer means a second licence; Fronius SOLARWEB only works optimally with Fronius hardware; monitoring of third-party inverters is not supported
- They diverge on capability: Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Fronius SOLARWEB covers Real-time monitoring.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Aurora Solar and Fronius SOLARWEB actually diverge.
| Attribute | Aurora Solar | Fronius SOLARWEB |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $250/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Api | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2013 | 1945 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Energy & Utilities).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Aurora Solar
- 3D solar design
- Shade analysis
- LIDAR integration
- Performance simulation
- Sales proposals
- Financing options
- Permit packages
- NEC code compliance
Only in Fronius SOLARWEB
- Real-time monitoring
- Performance analytics
- System optimization
- Alert notifications
- Mobile app
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- Mobile support
Both cover
- SSL encryption
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Aurora Solar
- Designing and simulating residential and commercial solar installationsnot Fronius SOLARWEB
- Producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projectsnot Fronius SOLARWEB
Fronius SOLARWEB
- System monitoringnot Aurora Solar
- Performance trackingnot Aurora Solar
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Aurora Solar
- Both published plans are single user, so a second designer means a second licence
- Projects are capped at 50 a month on both Basic and Premium, so the tiers differ on features rather than volume
- LIDAR assisted modelling, shade reports and battery storage modelling all require Premium at $259 a month
- API access and integrations are Enterprise only, which is priced per project rather than per month
- Paying monthly rather than annually costs $288 more a year on Basic and $468 on Premium
Fronius SOLARWEB
- Only works optimally with Fronius hardware; monitoring of third-party inverters is not supported
- Advanced historical analytics and forecasting features require paid premium subscription
- Requires stable internet connectivity and cloud connection for all functionality
- String-level diagnostics require onsite inspection to identify which panel within a string is failing
Pricing, plan by plan
Aurora Solar
$250/month- Starter$250/month
- Basic design tools
- Sales mode
- Shade analysis
- Pro$500/month
- Advanced LIDAR integration
- Performance simulation
- Custom branding
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Unlimited users
- Advanced analytics
- Custom integrations
Fronius SOLARWEB
Free- BasicFree
- Real-time energy monitoring
- Daily/monthly/yearly production charts
- Battery storage monitoring
Which should you pick?
Choose Aurora Solar if
- You need 3d solar design.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want shade analysis.
Choose Fronius SOLARWEB if
- You need real-time monitoring.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want performance analytics.
Questions people ask
- Is Aurora Solar or Fronius SOLARWEB better?
- Neither clearly leads. Aurora Solar starts at $250/month and Fronius SOLARWEB at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Aurora Solar or Fronius SOLARWEB?
- Fronius SOLARWEB has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $250/month for Aurora Solar and Free for Fronius SOLARWEB.
- Does Aurora Solar or Fronius SOLARWEB run on more platforms?
- Aurora Solar runs on Web, Api. Fronius SOLARWEB runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Fronius SOLARWEB for free?
- Yes. Fronius SOLARWEB has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Aurora Solar starts at $250/month.
- What is Aurora Solar best used for?
- Aurora Solar is most often used for designing and simulating residential and commercial solar installations, producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projects. Of those, designing and simulating residential and commercial solar installations and producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projects are not what Fronius SOLARWEB is typically brought in for.
- What can Aurora Solar do that Fronius SOLARWEB cannot?
- Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Shade analysis, LIDAR integration, Performance simulation. Fronius SOLARWEB covers Real-time monitoring, Performance analytics, System optimization, Alert notifications. Both handle SSL encryption.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Fronius SOLARWEB: Does Fronius Solar.web work offline?
No, Fronius Solar.web requires stable internet connectivity as it is a cloud-based monitoring platform.
SourceFronius SOLARWEB: What is the cost of Fronius Solar.web?
The basic version is completely free for registered Fronius hardware users. A premium subscription is available for advanced analytics and forecasting features, though specific pricing is not disclosed on the website.
SourceFronius SOLARWEB: What Fronius products work with Solar.web?
Solar.web monitors Fronius inverters, smart meters, battery storage systems, and EV charging products. Advanced features like energy optimization require compatible GEN24/Verto inverters.
SourceFronius SOLARWEB: Does Fronius Solar.web have a mobile app?
Yes, Solar.web offers native iOS and Android mobile applications for real-time monitoring.
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