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PowerFactory DIgSILENT vs Quorum CTRM

PowerFactory DIgSILENT logo

PowerFactory DIgSILENT

Energy

Advanced power system analysis and grid simulation

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Quorum CTRM logo

Quorum CTRM

Energy

Commodity trading and risk management for energy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: PowerFactory DIgSILENT no prices are published; the product pages only offer Request a Quotation and Demo Request; Quorum CTRM no price, licensing model, deployment option cost or contract term is published; there is no pricing page linked from the site
  • They diverge on capability: PowerFactory DIgSILENT covers Load flow calculation, Quorum CTRM covers Deal capture.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PowerFactory DIgSILENT and Quorum CTRM actually diverge.

Attributes where PowerFactory DIgSILENT and Quorum CTRM differ
AttributePowerFactory DIgSILENTQuorum CTRM
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWindows, Linux, ApiWeb, Desktop, Api
Founded19851998

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 PowerFactory DIgSILENT

  • Load flow calculation
  • Short-circuit analysis
  • RMS and EMT simulation
  • Harmonic analysis
  • Stability analysis
  • Protection coordination
  • Renewable energy integration
  • Scripting and automation

Only in Quorum CTRM

  • Deal capture
  • Position management
  • Risk analytics
  • Credit management
  • Settlement
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Market data
  • Reporting

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

PowerFactory DIgSILENT

  • Power system load flow, short circuit and stability analysis for transmission and distribution networksnot Quorum CTRM
  • Grid code compliance studies and protection coordinationnot Quorum CTRM
  • Modelling renewables and distributed generation integrationnot Quorum CTRM

Quorum CTRM

  • Upstream oil and gas production accounting and well operationsnot PowerFactory DIgSILENT
  • Midstream pipeline and LNG managementnot PowerFactory DIgSILENT
  • Energy trading and risk management across the value chainnot PowerFactory DIgSILENT

Where each one falls short

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

PowerFactory DIgSILENT

  • No prices are published; the product pages only offer Request a Quotation and Demo Request
  • The commercial licence is sold by node count, in tiers of 100, 250, 500 or unlimited nodes
  • Functions are sold as a configurable package rather than included, so advanced modules are priced separately
  • Support, maintenance and upgrades are included only for the first 12 months of a perpetual licence and then require an annual maintenance contract
  • The number of concurrent users on the Multi-User Edition is limited to the number of licences purchased
  • A floating licence used on a local machine is time limited to a maximum of 30 days
  • Centralised project data on Oracle, SQL Server or PostgreSQL requires the Team Edition; Single-User and Multi-User editions use a local SQLite database
  • Education licences are capped at 50 nodes and forbid commercial use
  • Student licences are capped at 50 nodes, are cloud softkey only and expire 12 months from issue

Quorum CTRM

  • No price, licensing model, deployment option cost or contract term is published; there is no pricing page linked from the site
  • The only routes to a figure are a demo request form and a sales contact form

Pricing, plan by plan

PowerFactory DIgSILENT

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the PowerFactory DIgSILENT review.

Quorum CTRM

On request
  • Trading$undefined/custom
    • Deal capture
    • Position management
    • P&L reporting
  • Risk Management$undefined/custom
    • VaR calculations
    • Stress testing
    • Credit risk
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • Full ETRM suite
    • Multi-commodity
    • Global deployment

Which should you pick?

Choose PowerFactory DIgSILENT if

  • You need load flow calculation.
  • You work on Windows, Linux, Api.
  • You also want short-circuit analysis.
PowerFactory DIgSILENT review

Choose Quorum CTRM if

  • You need deal capture.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Api.
  • You also want position management.
Quorum CTRM review

Questions people ask

Is PowerFactory DIgSILENT or Quorum CTRM better?
Neither clearly leads. PowerFactory DIgSILENT starts at On request and Quorum CTRM at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PowerFactory DIgSILENT or Quorum CTRM?
PowerFactory DIgSILENT starts at On request and Quorum CTRM at On request.
Does PowerFactory DIgSILENT or Quorum CTRM run on more platforms?
PowerFactory DIgSILENT runs on Windows, Linux, Api. Quorum CTRM runs on Web, Desktop, Api.
What is PowerFactory DIgSILENT best used for?
PowerFactory DIgSILENT is most often used for power system load flow, short circuit and stability analysis for transmission and distribution networks, grid code compliance studies and protection coordination, modelling renewables and distributed generation integration. Of those, power system load flow, short circuit and stability analysis for transmission and distribution networks and grid code compliance studies and protection coordination are not what Quorum CTRM is typically brought in for.
What can PowerFactory DIgSILENT do that Quorum CTRM cannot?
PowerFactory DIgSILENT covers Load flow calculation, Short-circuit analysis, RMS and EMT simulation, Harmonic analysis. Quorum CTRM covers Deal capture, Position management, Risk analytics, Credit management. Both handle Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

PowerFactory DIgSILENT: How does DIgSILENT PowerFactory licensing work?

PowerFactory offers flexible software editions and licensing options. Customers must request a quotation from DIgSILENT to get pricing based on their specific needs and applications. A demo request option is also available.

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Quorum CTRM: How much does Quorum CTRM cost?

Quorum CTRM does not publish pricing on its website. Customers must request a demo or contact the sales team to receive customized pricing quotes based on their specific needs and usage.

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PowerFactory DIgSILENT: What training and support does DIgSILENT offer?

DIgSILENT provides training courses that can be booked directly. Customers also have access to a knowledge base, license migration assistance, and customer portal. Support services include consulting, testing and certification, and IT projects.

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Quorum CTRM: Does Quorum offer pricing information online?

No, Quorum Software does not display pricing tiers or cost information on their public website. Pricing is customized and obtained through direct consultation with the sales team.

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PowerFactory DIgSILENT: Is there a demo version available?

Yes, DIgSILENT offers demo requests for PowerFactory and StationWare products. Prospective customers can contact DIgSILENT directly to schedule a demonstration of the software capabilities.

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