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Bidgely UtilityAI vs ETAP

Bidgely UtilityAI logo

Bidgely UtilityAI

Energy

AI-powered energy disaggregation and customer engagement

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: Bidgely UtilityAI sold to utilities rather than to energy consumers, so an individual cannot buy it; ETAP no pricing is published, and reaching a figure requires completing a multi step quote form
  • They diverge on capability: Bidgely UtilityAI covers Energy disaggregation, ETAP covers Load flow analysis.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bidgely UtilityAI and ETAP actually diverge.

Attributes where Bidgely UtilityAI and ETAP differ
AttributeBidgely UtilityAIETAP
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 Bidgely UtilityAI

  • Energy disaggregation
  • AI-powered analytics
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Customer segmentation
  • Home energy reports
  • Program enrollment
  • Mobile app platform
  • Behavioral insights

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

  • Data encryption
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Bidgely UtilityAI

  • Disaggregating household energy use to appliance level from meter datanot ETAP
  • Targeting energy efficiency programmes at the right customersnot ETAP
  • Detecting EV ownership for utility programmesnot ETAP
  • Demand response and load flexibility planningnot ETAP
  • Identifying customers for affordability programmesnot ETAP

ETAP

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

Where each one falls short

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

Bidgely UtilityAI

  • Sold to utilities rather than to energy consumers, so an individual cannot buy it
  • Pricing is not published
  • Value depends on access to meter data, so it needs the utility's own data pipeline

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

Bidgely UtilityAI

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bidgely UtilityAI 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 Bidgely UtilityAI if

  • You need energy disaggregation.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want ai-powered analytics.
Bidgely UtilityAI 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 Bidgely UtilityAI or ETAP better?
Neither clearly leads. Bidgely UtilityAI 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, Bidgely UtilityAI or ETAP?
Bidgely UtilityAI starts at On request and ETAP at $5000/year.
Does Bidgely UtilityAI or ETAP run on more platforms?
Bidgely UtilityAI runs on Web, Mobile, Api. ETAP runs on Windows, Api.
What is Bidgely UtilityAI best used for?
Bidgely UtilityAI is most often used for disaggregating household energy use to appliance level from meter data, targeting energy efficiency programmes at the right customers, detecting ev ownership for utility programmes, demand response and load flexibility planning. Of those, disaggregating household energy use to appliance level from meter data and targeting energy efficiency programmes at the right customers are not what ETAP is typically brought in for.
What can Bidgely UtilityAI do that ETAP cannot?
Bidgely UtilityAI covers Energy disaggregation, AI-powered analytics, Personalized recommendations, Customer segmentation. ETAP covers Load flow analysis, Short circuit analysis, Arc flash analysis, Protective device coordination. Both handle Data encryption, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bidgely UtilityAI: Why is pricing not published for Bidgely?

Bidgely does not list specific pricing on its website. Interested parties are directed to contact the company through 'Contact Us' or 'Speak with an Expert' options for pricing inquiries.

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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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Bidgely UtilityAI: How do I get a pricing quote from Bidgely?

Bidgely directs potential customers to use the 'Speak with an Expert' call-to-action on their website to discuss pricing and capabilities.

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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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Bidgely UtilityAI: Is there a free trial available without a sales contact?

The website does not mention a free trial option. All pricing inquiries appear to require direct engagement with Bidgely's sales team.

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