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Aurora Solar vs GE Digital GridOS

Aurora Solar logo

Aurora Solar

Energy

The leading solar design and sales platform

From
$135/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GE Digital GridOS logo

GE Digital GridOS

Energy

Advanced distribution management for the modern grid

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Aurora Solar both published plans are single user, so a second designer means a second licence; GE Digital GridOS no pricing plans, tiers, or costs are published on the website
  • They diverge on capability: Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, GE Digital GridOS covers ADMS.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aurora Solar and GE Digital GridOS actually diverge.

Attributes where Aurora Solar and GE Digital GridOS differ
AttributeAurora SolarGE Digital GridOS
Starting price$135/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, On-premise, Api
Founded20131892

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Energy).

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 GE Digital GridOS

  • ADMS
  • DERMS
  • Outage management
  • SCADA
  • Volt/VAR optimization
  • FLISR
  • Network modeling
  • Grid analytics

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 GE Digital GridOS
  • Producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projectsnot GE Digital GridOS

GE Digital GridOS

  • Grid modernizationnot Aurora Solar
  • DER integrationnot Aurora Solar
  • Outage restorationnot Aurora Solar
  • Grid optimizationnot Aurora Solar
  • Renewable integrationnot 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

GE Digital GridOS

  • No pricing plans, tiers, or costs are published on the website
  • Requires direct contact with utility software experts for pricing inquiries

Pricing, plan by plan

Aurora Solar

$135/month
  • Basic$159/month
    • Tablet-friendly sales proposals
    • Industry-leading design accuracy
    • HD imagery
  • Premium$259/month
    • Tablet-friendly sales proposals
    • Industry-leading design accuracy
    • HD imagery
  • Enterprise$null/project
    • All Premium features
    • AI-assisted site models
    • APIs and integrations

GE Digital GridOS

On request
  • ADMS$undefined/custom
    • Distribution management
    • Outage management
    • SCADA integration
  • DERMS$undefined/custom
    • DER management
    • Virtual power plant
    • Grid flexibility
  • Enterprise Suite$undefined/custom
    • Full ADMS + DERMS
    • Analytics platform
    • Digital twin

Which should you pick?

Choose Aurora Solar if

  • You need 3d solar design.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want shade analysis.
Aurora Solar review

Choose GE Digital GridOS if

  • You need adms.
  • You work on Web, On-premise, Api.
  • You also want derms.
GE Digital GridOS review

Questions people ask

Is Aurora Solar or GE Digital GridOS better?
Neither clearly leads. Aurora Solar starts at $135/month and GE Digital GridOS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aurora Solar or GE Digital GridOS?
Aurora Solar starts at $135/month and GE Digital GridOS at On request.
Does Aurora Solar or GE Digital GridOS run on more platforms?
Aurora Solar runs on Web, Api. GE Digital GridOS runs on Web, On-premise, Api.
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 GE Digital GridOS is typically brought in for.
What can Aurora Solar do that GE Digital GridOS cannot?
Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Shade analysis, LIDAR integration, Performance simulation. GE Digital GridOS covers ADMS, DERMS, Outage management, SCADA.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Aurora Solar: How much does Aurora Solar cost per month?

Aurora Solar Basic costs $159/month billed monthly or $135/month billed annually (save $288/year). Premium costs $259/month monthly or $220/month annually (save $468/year). Enterprise pricing is custom per project. Monthly plans have no minimum commitment and can be cancelled at any billing period end. Annual plans require a one-year commitment.

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GE Digital GridOS: How does GridOS publish pricing information?

GridOS does not disclose pricing on its website. Interested parties are directed to 'Connect with a utility software expert' through a contact form for pricing discussions.

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Aurora Solar: What features does Aurora Solar Premium add over Basic?

Premium adds LIDAR-assisted modeling, bankable shade reports, and battery modeling for backup, self-consumption, and arbitrage scenarios. Both tiers include 50 projects per month and support 1 user.

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GE Digital GridOS: What is GridOS' licensing model?

GridOS' licensing model and pricing details are not published on publicly available pages. Custom quotes are required based on utility software implementation needs.

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Aurora Solar: How many users and projects can I have on Aurora Solar?

Basic and Premium plans support 1 user with a 50-project monthly limit. Enterprise plans support unlimited users and custom project limits; Enterprise pricing and terms are custom and determined through sales.

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