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Aurora Solar vs OpenLink Endur

Aurora Solar logo

Aurora Solar

Energy

The leading solar design and sales platform

From
$135/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OpenLink Endur logo

OpenLink Endur

Energy

Enterprise trading and risk management

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; OpenLink Endur no pricing published on vendor website; enterprise product requires direct contact with ION Group sales
  • They diverge on capability: Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, OpenLink Endur covers Deal capture.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aurora Solar and OpenLink Endur actually diverge.

Attributes where Aurora Solar and OpenLink Endur differ
AttributeAurora SolarOpenLink Endur
Starting price$135/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, ApiDesktop, Web, Api
Founded20131999

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 OpenLink Endur

  • Deal capture
  • Position management
  • Risk analytics
  • Credit management
  • Logistics
  • Settlement
  • Accounting integration
  • Regulatory compliance

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • Role-based access

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 OpenLink Endur
  • Producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projectsnot OpenLink Endur

OpenLink Endur

  • Energy tradingnot Aurora Solar
  • Risk managementnot Aurora Solar
  • Commodity logisticsnot Aurora Solar
  • Regulatory compliancenot Aurora Solar
  • Settlementnot 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

OpenLink Endur

  • No pricing published on vendor website; enterprise product requires direct contact with ION Group sales

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

OpenLink Endur

On request
  • Trading$undefined/custom
    • Deal capture
    • Position management
    • P&L analytics
  • Risk$undefined/custom
    • VaR and PaR
    • Credit risk
    • Limit monitoring
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • Full ETRM suite
    • Multi-commodity
    • Global support

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 OpenLink Endur if

  • You need deal capture.
  • You work on Desktop, Web, Api.
  • You also want position management.
OpenLink Endur review

Questions people ask

Is Aurora Solar or OpenLink Endur better?
Neither clearly leads. Aurora Solar starts at $135/month and OpenLink Endur at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aurora Solar or OpenLink Endur?
Aurora Solar starts at $135/month and OpenLink Endur at On request.
Does Aurora Solar or OpenLink Endur run on more platforms?
Aurora Solar runs on Web, Api. OpenLink Endur runs on Desktop, Web, 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 OpenLink Endur is typically brought in for.
What can Aurora Solar do that OpenLink Endur cannot?
Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Shade analysis, LIDAR integration, Performance simulation. OpenLink Endur covers Deal capture, Position management, Risk analytics, Credit management. Both handle SOC2, Role-based access.

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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OpenLink Endur: How much does OpenLink Endur cost?

OpenLink Endur does not publish pricing on the ION Group website. This is an enterprise product requiring direct contact with ION Group sales for custom pricing.

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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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OpenLink Endur: How can I get pricing for OpenLink Endur?

Contact ION Group directly through their contact forms, request a demo, or work with their sales team to receive a custom quote for OpenLink Endur.

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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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