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Aurora Solar vs Pulse Energy Software

Aurora Solar logo

Aurora Solar

Energy

The leading solar design and sales platform

From
$135/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pulse Energy Software logo

Pulse Energy Software

Energy

Grid modernization and smart utility software

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; Pulse Energy Software limited public information on platform specifications and technical architecture since becoming part of Enel X's broader offerings
  • They diverge on capability: Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Pulse Energy Software covers DER management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aurora Solar and Pulse Energy Software actually diverge.

Attributes where Aurora Solar and Pulse Energy Software differ
AttributeAurora SolarPulse Energy Software
Starting price$135/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Mobile
Founded20132006

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 Pulse Energy Software

  • DER management
  • Demand response
  • Grid analytics
  • Voltage optimization
  • Reporting tools
  • 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 Pulse Energy Software
  • Producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projectsnot Pulse Energy Software

Pulse Energy Software

  • Grid modernizationnot Aurora Solar
  • DER managementnot 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

Pulse Energy Software

  • Limited public information on platform specifications and technical architecture since becoming part of Enel X's broader offerings
  • Focus on commercial and industrial customers means less functionality for residential utility programs
  • Steep cost of implementation and training for utility companies transitioning from legacy systems

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

Pulse Energy Software

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Pulse Energy Software 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 Pulse Energy Software if

  • You need der management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want demand response.
Pulse Energy Software review

Questions people ask

Is Aurora Solar or Pulse Energy Software better?
Neither clearly leads. Aurora Solar starts at $135/month and Pulse Energy Software at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aurora Solar or Pulse Energy Software?
Aurora Solar starts at $135/month and Pulse Energy Software at On request.
Does Aurora Solar or Pulse Energy Software run on more platforms?
Aurora Solar runs on Web, Api. Pulse Energy Software runs on Web, Mobile.
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 Pulse Energy Software is typically brought in for.
What can Aurora Solar do that Pulse Energy Software cannot?
Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Shade analysis, LIDAR integration, Performance simulation. Pulse Energy Software covers DER management, Demand response, Grid analytics, Voltage optimization. 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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Pulse Energy Software: What is Pulse Energy Software?

Pulse Energy is a customer engagement and energy intelligence platform for utilities' commercial and industrial customers. It helps utilities deliver energy efficiency recommendations, engage occupants in conservation, and measure energy performance.

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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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Pulse Energy Software: Who owns Pulse Energy now?

Pulse Energy was acquired by EnerNOC in 2014, which was then acquired by Enel in 2017. EnerNOC was rebranded as Enel X in 2018. Pulse Energy is now part of the Yardi Smart Energy Suite.

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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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Pulse Energy Software: What utilities use Pulse Energy?

Major utilities using Pulse Energy include British Gas, PG&E, and BC Hydro. The platform combined with EnerNOC serves 54 utilities worldwide with capabilities to manage 14,000 sites.

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Pulse Energy Software: What data does Pulse Energy collect?

Pulse Energy collects real-time energy information from commercial buildings, performing fault detection, identifying energy-saving anomalies, and measuring financial and environmental performance for utilities and their commercial customers.

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Pulse Energy Software: Does Pulse Energy integrate with other platforms?

Pulse Energy provides APIs and integration capabilities. As part of Yardi's energy suite, it integrates with utility billing, energy procurement, and sustainability solutions.

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