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AutoGrid Flex vs Helioscope

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AutoGrid Flex

Energy

AI-powered distributed energy resource management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Helioscope logo

Helioscope

Energy

Accurate solar design for commercial projects

From
$159/month
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.; Helioscope licences are single user, so each designer needs their own
  • They diverge on capability: AutoGrid Flex covers DER optimization, Helioscope covers PV system design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where AutoGrid Flex and Helioscope differ
AttributeAutoGrid FlexHelioscope
Starting priceOn request$159/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiWeb, Api
Founded20112012

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 Helioscope

  • PV system design
  • 3D shade modeling
  • Performance simulation
  • Single-line diagrams
  • BOM generation
  • Proposal templates
  • Component database
  • Financial modeling

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

AutoGrid Flex

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

Helioscope

  • Solar project design and modelingnot AutoGrid Flex
  • Rooftop, carport, and ground-mount solar system planningnot AutoGrid Flex
  • Financial analysis and sales proposal generation for solar installationsnot 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.

Helioscope

  • Licences are single user, so each designer needs their own
  • Projects are capped at 10 a month on both Basic and Pro
  • System size is capped by plan, at 1.25 MW DC on Basic and 5 MW on Pro, so a larger array forces an upgrade regardless of project count
  • Trackers, LIDAR modelling and API access sit on the higher tiers
  • Enterprise is priced per project with no published figure

Pricing, plan by plan

AutoGrid Flex

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the AutoGrid Flex review.

Helioscope

$159/month
  • Basic$159/month
    • 1 user per license
    • 10 projects per month (120 per year)
    • 15% discount for annual billing ($1,620/year)
  • Pro$259/month
    • 1 user per license
    • 10 projects per month (120 per year)
    • 15% discount for annual billing ($2,640/year)
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited projects
    • Custom pricing

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 Helioscope if

  • You need pv system design.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want 3d shade modeling.
Helioscope review

Questions people ask

Is AutoGrid Flex or Helioscope better?
Neither clearly leads. AutoGrid Flex starts at On request and Helioscope at $159/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AutoGrid Flex or Helioscope?
AutoGrid Flex starts at On request and Helioscope at $159/month.
Does AutoGrid Flex or Helioscope run on more platforms?
AutoGrid Flex runs on Web, Mobile, Api. Helioscope runs on Web, 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 Helioscope is typically brought in for.
What can AutoGrid Flex do that Helioscope cannot?
AutoGrid Flex covers DER optimization, Virtual power plant, Demand response, AI forecasting. Helioscope covers PV system design, 3D shade modeling, Performance simulation, Single-line diagrams. Both handle SOC2, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Helioscope: What is the starting price for HelioScope?

HelioScope Basic plan costs $159 per month per license with annual billing at $1,620/year (15% discount). The Pro plan is $259/month or $2,640/year. Each license covers 1 user. Source: https://helioscope.aurorasolar.com/pricing

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Helioscope: How many projects can I design monthly with HelioScope Basic and Pro?

Both Basic and Pro plans include 10 projects per month, equaling 120 projects per year. The project allocation is the same across both tiers; the difference is in design capability (1.25 MW for Basic vs. 5 MW for Pro). Source: https://helioscope.aurorasolar.com/pricing

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Helioscope: What is the maximum solar design capacity by HelioScope tier?

HelioScope Basic supports designs up to 1.25 MW DC, Pro supports up to 5 MW DC, and Enterprise supports unlimited designs up to 30 MW DC. Accuracy within 1% of PVsyst modeling is maintained across tiers. Source: https://helioscope.aurorasolar.com/pricing

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