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Aurora Solar vs Itron

Aurora Solar logo

Aurora Solar

Energy

The leading solar design and sales platform

From
$135/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Itron logo

Itron

Energy

Smart metering and utility network solutions

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; Itron no pricing table, licensing model, subscription term or cost driver is published anywhere on the site; the only route is a contact form
  • They diverge on capability: Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Itron covers Smart meter infrastructure.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aurora Solar and Itron actually diverge.

Attributes where Aurora Solar and Itron differ
AttributeAurora SolarItron
Starting price$135/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Mobile, Api
Founded20131977

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 Itron

  • Smart meter infrastructure
  • Meter data management
  • Advanced metering analytics
  • Distribution automation
  • Network monitoring
  • Demand response
  • Customer engagement
  • Revenue protection

Both cover

  • SOC2

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 Itron
  • Producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projectsnot Itron

Itron

  • Grid edge visibility and control for electricity utilitiesnot Aurora Solar
  • Distributed energy resource management through IntelliFLEX DERMSnot Aurora Solar
  • Water utility metering and service recoverynot Aurora Solar
  • Field crew hazard identification at the point of worknot 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

Itron

  • No pricing table, licensing model, subscription term or cost driver is published anywhere on the site; the only route is a contact form
  • The site publishes no distinction between subscription and perpetual licensing for its platform products
  • DER management is delivered as a separate IntelliFLEX DERMS product rather than as part of a single platform licence

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

Itron

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Itron review.

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 Itron if

  • You need smart meter infrastructure.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want meter data management.
Itron review

Questions people ask

Is Aurora Solar or Itron better?
Neither clearly leads. Aurora Solar starts at $135/month and Itron at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aurora Solar or Itron?
Aurora Solar starts at $135/month and Itron at On request.
Does Aurora Solar or Itron run on more platforms?
Aurora Solar runs on Web, Api. Itron runs on Web, Mobile, 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 Itron is typically brought in for.
What can Aurora Solar do that Itron cannot?
Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Shade analysis, LIDAR integration, Performance simulation. Itron covers Smart meter infrastructure, Meter data management, Advanced metering analytics, Distribution automation. Both handle SOC2.

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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Itron: Does Itron publish pricing for their utility and infrastructure solutions?

No, Itron does not publish standardized pricing. The company operates on a consultative, customized sales model where pricing is tailored to individual utility and regional needs.

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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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Itron: How do I get a quote from Itron?

Contact Itron directly through their website contact form or reach out to channel partners through their partner locator. Existing customers can access quotes through the customer portal at customer.itron.com.

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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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Itron: Is there a trial or pilot program available?

Itron does not advertise a trial period on their website. Given the enterprise nature of their solutions, evaluation typically begins through direct sales engagement.

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