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AutoGrid Flex vs ETAP

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AutoGrid Flex

Energy

AI-powered distributed energy resource management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ETAP logo

ETAP

Energy

Electrical power system design and analysis software

From
$5000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AutoGrid Flex the Internet Archive's capture of AutoGrid's homepage on 30 December 2020 confirmed AutoGrid Flex is listed on AWS Marketplace to simplify procurement, alongside direct sales; no price figure is published on the vendor's own site, only a contact form.; ETAP no pricing is published, and reaching a figure requires completing a multi step quote form
  • They diverge on capability: AutoGrid Flex covers DER optimization, ETAP covers Load flow analysis.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AutoGrid Flex and ETAP actually diverge.

Attributes where AutoGrid Flex and ETAP differ
AttributeAutoGrid FlexETAP
Starting priceOn request$5000/year
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiWindows, Api
Founded20111986

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 AutoGrid Flex

  • DER optimization
  • Virtual power plant
  • Demand response
  • AI forecasting
  • Grid services
  • EV charging management
  • Battery storage optimization
  • Real-time control

Only in ETAP

  • Load flow analysis
  • Short circuit analysis
  • Arc flash analysis
  • Protective device coordination
  • Harmonics analysis
  • Transient stability
  • Cable sizing
  • Panel schedule design

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AutoGrid Flex

  • Virtual power plantnot ETAP
  • Demand flexibilitynot ETAP
  • Grid balancingnot ETAP
  • DER monetizationnot ETAP

ETAP

  • Electrical power system modelling, simulation and analysisnot AutoGrid Flex
  • Arc flash, load flow and protection coordination studiesnot AutoGrid Flex

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

AutoGrid Flex

  • The Internet Archive's capture of AutoGrid's homepage on 30 December 2020 confirmed AutoGrid Flex is listed on AWS Marketplace to simplify procurement, alongside direct sales; no price figure is published on the vendor's own site, only a contact form.

ETAP

  • No pricing is published, and reaching a figure requires completing a multi step quote form
  • Subscription durations offered are 3 years and 5 years, so there is no short commitment option
  • Licences are banded by user count rather than sold individually, in brackets of 1, 5 to 15, 15 to 25, 25 to 50 and over 50
  • National and international network licences are priced separately

Pricing, plan by plan

AutoGrid Flex

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the AutoGrid Flex review.

ETAP

$5000/year
  • Standard$5000/year
    • Load flow analysis
    • Short circuit analysis
    • Arc flash analysis
  • Professional$15000/year
    • Advanced analysis
    • Protective device coordination
    • Harmonics analysis
  • Enterprise$undefined/year
    • Real-time monitoring
    • SCADA integration
    • Custom modules

Which should you pick?

Choose AutoGrid Flex if

  • You need der optimization.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want virtual power plant.
AutoGrid Flex review

Choose ETAP if

  • You need load flow analysis.
  • You work on Windows, Api.
  • You also want short circuit analysis.
ETAP review

Questions people ask

Is AutoGrid Flex or ETAP better?
Neither clearly leads. AutoGrid Flex starts at On request and ETAP at $5000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AutoGrid Flex or ETAP?
AutoGrid Flex starts at On request and ETAP at $5000/year.
Does AutoGrid Flex or ETAP run on more platforms?
AutoGrid Flex runs on Web, Mobile, Api. ETAP runs on Windows, Api.
What is AutoGrid Flex best used for?
AutoGrid Flex is most often used for virtual power plant, demand flexibility, grid balancing, der monetization. Of those, virtual power plant and demand flexibility are not what ETAP is typically brought in for.
What can AutoGrid Flex do that ETAP cannot?
AutoGrid Flex covers DER optimization, Virtual power plant, Demand response, AI forecasting. ETAP covers Load flow analysis, Short circuit analysis, Arc flash analysis, Protective device coordination. Both handle Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ETAP: How is ETAP priced?

ETAP uses subscription-based pricing with tiered bundles (Launch, Grow, Scale) and optional add-ons. Specific prices are not published and require completing a quote request form.

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ETAP: What products does ETAP offer pricing for?

ETAP offers three main product lines with tiered bundles: CANECO (Electrical Design), ETAP (Power Systems Analysis), and SEE Electrical (Electrical Engineering). Each supports 1-50+ users with 3-5 year term options.

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