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Aurora Solar vs Proxibel Grid Suite

Aurora Solar logo

Aurora Solar

Energy

The leading solar design and sales platform

From
$135/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Proxibel Grid Suite logo

Proxibel Grid Suite

Energy

Integrated planning and dispatch for power systems

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Proxibel Grid Suite covers Network planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aurora Solar and Proxibel Grid Suite actually diverge.

Attributes where Aurora Solar and Proxibel Grid Suite differ
AttributeAurora SolarProxibel Grid Suite
Starting price$135/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Founded20132018

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, Api), 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 Proxibel Grid Suite

  • Network planning
  • Operational planning
  • Real-time dispatch
  • Optimization algorithms
  • Contingency analysis
  • On-premise deployment
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web 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 Proxibel Grid Suite
  • Producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projectsnot Proxibel Grid Suite

Proxibel Grid Suite

  • Grid planningnot Aurora Solar
  • Real-time dispatchnot 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

Proxibel Grid Suite

Nothing recorded yet. See the Proxibel Grid Suite review.

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

Proxibel Grid Suite

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Proxibel Grid Suite 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 Proxibel Grid Suite if

  • You need network planning.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want operational planning.
Proxibel Grid Suite review

Questions people ask

Is Aurora Solar or Proxibel Grid Suite better?
Neither clearly leads. Aurora Solar starts at $135/month and Proxibel Grid Suite at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aurora Solar or Proxibel Grid Suite?
Aurora Solar starts at $135/month and Proxibel Grid Suite at On request.
Does Aurora Solar or Proxibel Grid Suite run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Api, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Proxibel Grid Suite is typically brought in for.
What can Aurora Solar do that Proxibel Grid Suite cannot?
Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Shade analysis, LIDAR integration, Performance simulation. Proxibel Grid Suite covers Network planning, Operational planning, Real-time dispatch, Optimization algorithms. Both handle SSL encryption.

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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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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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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