Energy & Utilities · head to head
Aurora Solar vs SunPower Monitoring
Aurora Solar
Energy & Utilities
The leading solar design and sales platform
- From
- $250/month
- Rated
- -
SunPower Monitoring
Energy & Utilities
Solar monitoring and performance management system
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Aurora Solar both published plans are single user, so a second designer means a second licence; SunPower Monitoring parent company underwent bankruptcy reorganization in 2024, creating uncertainty about long-term product support
- They diverge on capability: Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, SunPower Monitoring covers Real-time monitoring.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Aurora Solar and SunPower Monitoring actually diverge.
| Attribute | Aurora Solar | SunPower Monitoring |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $250/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Api | iOS, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2013 | 1985 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Energy & Utilities).
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 SunPower Monitoring
- Real-time monitoring
- Performance analytics
- Alert system
- Mobile app
- Energy production tracking
- Tesla
- Enphase
- Cloud deployment
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 SunPower Monitoring
- Producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projectsnot SunPower Monitoring
SunPower Monitoring
- Solar monitoringnot Aurora Solar
- Performance optimizationnot 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
SunPower Monitoring
- Parent company underwent bankruptcy reorganization in 2024, creating uncertainty about long-term product support
- Monitoring features previously free are now being moved behind premium subscription tiers
- Limited integration with non-SunPower solar hardware
Pricing, plan by plan
Aurora Solar
$250/month- Starter$250/month
- Basic design tools
- Sales mode
- Shade analysis
- Pro$500/month
- Advanced LIDAR integration
- Performance simulation
- Custom branding
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Unlimited users
- Advanced analytics
- Custom integrations
SunPower Monitoring
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the SunPower Monitoring review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Aurora Solar if
- You need 3d solar design.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want shade analysis.
Choose SunPower Monitoring if
- You need real-time monitoring.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want performance analytics.
Questions people ask
- Is Aurora Solar or SunPower Monitoring better?
- Neither clearly leads. Aurora Solar starts at $250/month and SunPower Monitoring at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Aurora Solar or SunPower Monitoring?
- Aurora Solar starts at $250/month and SunPower Monitoring at On request.
- Does Aurora Solar or SunPower Monitoring run on more platforms?
- Aurora Solar runs on Web, Api. SunPower Monitoring runs on iOS, Android, Web.
- 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 SunPower Monitoring is typically brought in for.
- What can Aurora Solar do that SunPower Monitoring cannot?
- Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Shade analysis, LIDAR integration, Performance simulation. SunPower Monitoring covers Real-time monitoring, Performance analytics, Alert system, Mobile app. Both handle SSL encryption.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
SunPower Monitoring: What happened to SunPower's monitoring software?
SunPower Corporation filed for bankruptcy on August 5, 2024. Complete Solaria acquired key SunPower assets in September 2024 and continues operations under the SunPower name as a publicly traded company in 2026.
SourceSunPower Monitoring: Is the mySunPower app still available?
Yes. The mySunPower app was rebranded to SunStrong Connect after SunStrong acquired SunPower's app suite. The app provides real-time solar production monitoring and battery management.
SourceSunPower Monitoring: What features does SunStrong Connect provide?
SunStrong Connect provides real-time views of solar production, home consumption, and battery power flows. It includes historical performance data, battery controls, live weather data, and system alerts.
SourceSunPower Monitoring: Is SunPower monitoring available for commercial systems?
Yes. SunPower offers Energy Intelligence Software and Monitoring System applications for commercial and utility-scale solar installations with real-time data collection and performance analysis.
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