Energy · head to head
Enerex vs Helioscope
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Enerex covers Real-time pricing, Helioscope covers PV system design.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Enerex and Helioscope actually diverge.
| Attribute | Enerex | Helioscope |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $500/month | $159/month |
| Founded | 2001 | 2012 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Api), 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 Enerex
- Real-time pricing
- Supplier management
- Contract optimization
- Market analytics
- RFP management
- Risk analysis
- Reporting
- Invoice validation
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
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Enerex
- Energy procurementnot Helioscope
- Supplier managementnot Helioscope
- Cost reductionnot Helioscope
- Risk managementnot Helioscope
- Contract negotiationnot Helioscope
Helioscope
- Solar project design and modelingnot Enerex
- Rooftop, carport, and ground-mount solar system planningnot Enerex
- Financial analysis and sales proposal generation for solar installationsnot Enerex
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Enerex
Nothing recorded yet. See the Enerex review.
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
Enerex
$500/month- Professional$500/month
- Market pricing
- Supplier comparison
- Contract management
- Enterprise$1500/month
- Advanced analytics
- Portfolio optimization
- Risk management
- Custom$undefined/month
- White label
- Custom integrations
- Dedicated support
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 Enerex if
- You need real-time pricing.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want supplier management.
Choose Helioscope if
- You need pv system design.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want 3d shade modeling.
Questions people ask
- Is Enerex or Helioscope better?
- Neither clearly leads. Enerex starts at $500/month and Helioscope at $159/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Enerex or Helioscope?
- Enerex starts at $500/month and Helioscope at $159/month.
- Does Enerex or Helioscope run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Api, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is Enerex best used for?
- Enerex is most often used for energy procurement, supplier management, cost reduction, risk management. Of those, energy procurement and supplier management are not what Helioscope is typically brought in for.
- What can Enerex do that Helioscope cannot?
- Enerex covers Real-time pricing, Supplier management, Contract optimization, Market analytics. Helioscope covers PV system design, 3D shade modeling, Performance simulation, Single-line diagrams. Both handle SOC2, Cloud deployment, Web support.
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
SourceHelioscope: 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
SourceHelioscope: 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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