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Enphase Enlighten vs iHawk by Cyberhawk

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Enphase Enlighten

Energy

Microinverter monitoring and management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
iHawk by Cyberhawk logo

iHawk by Cyberhawk

Energy

Asset inspection data platform sold by a drone inspection service company, not standalone software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Enphase Enlighten has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Enphase Enlighten only works with Enphase microinverter systems, not compatible with other solar equipment; iHawk by Cyberhawk cyberhawk's business is inspection services, so the platform is normally sold as part of a capture contract and the software line item cannot be compared cleanly against standalone asset inspection platforms
  • They diverge on capability: Enphase Enlighten covers Real-time monitoring, iHawk by Cyberhawk covers Visual data management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Enphase Enlighten and iHawk by Cyberhawk actually diverge.

Attributes where Enphase Enlighten and iHawk by Cyberhawk differ
AttributeEnphase EnlighteniHawk by Cyberhawk
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded2006Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Enphase Enlighten

  • Real-time monitoring
  • Per-module performance
  • Alert notifications
  • Mobile app
  • API access
  • SunPower
  • Tesla
  • SSL encryption

Only in iHawk by Cyberhawk

  • Visual data management
  • Defect tagging and tracking
  • Visualive AI review
  • Geospatial layers
  • Asset hierarchy
  • Progress monitoring
  • Reporting and export

What people use each for

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

Enphase Enlighten

  • System monitoringnot iHawk by Cyberhawk
  • Performance optimizationnot iHawk by Cyberhawk

iHawk by Cyberhawk

  • A transmission operator inspecting several thousand towers annually that needs defect history per structure rather than a folder of photographs per campaignnot Enphase Enlighten
  • An offshore operator that wants flare tip and structural inspection imagery held against the same asset tags used in its maintenance systemnot Enphase Enlighten
  • A capital project owner tracking construction progress from repeated aerial capture over a two year buildnot Enphase Enlighten
  • A utility responding to a regulator that requires evidence of condition assessment across a defined asset populationnot Enphase Enlighten

Where each one falls short

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

Enphase Enlighten

  • Only works with Enphase microinverter systems, not compatible with other solar equipment
  • Requires 10-year paid subscription after initial free period for core monitoring
  • Cloud-based system requiring internet connection for real-time data access

iHawk by Cyberhawk

  • Cyberhawk's business is inspection services, so the platform is normally sold as part of a capture contract and the software line item cannot be compared cleanly against standalone asset inspection platforms
  • Nothing is published about price, and because contracts bundle flights, processing and platform access, the recurring cost after the inspection campaign ends is often not clear at signature
  • The value of the platform grows with the length of the historical series held in it, which makes switching increasingly expensive over time and gives the vendor leverage at renewal
  • It is a review and management platform rather than an enterprise asset management system, so defect findings still need to reach SAP or Maximo to become work orders, and that integration is a project in its own right
  • Automated defect detection reduces review effort but does not remove the need for qualified inspection engineers to sign off findings, so headcount savings are smaller than a technology-led business case usually assumes

Pricing, plan by plan

Enphase Enlighten

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Enphase Enlighten review.

iHawk by Cyberhawk

On request
  • iHawk platform$undefined/year
    • Usually contracted together with Cyberhawk inspection services
    • Priced by asset count, data volume and inspection programme scope
    • Standalone platform licensing available on request but not the standard route

Which should you pick?

Choose Enphase Enlighten if

  • You need real-time monitoring.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want per-module performance.
Enphase Enlighten review

Choose iHawk by Cyberhawk if

  • You need visual data management.
  • You also want defect tagging and tracking.
iHawk by Cyberhawk review

Questions people ask

Is Enphase Enlighten or iHawk by Cyberhawk better?
Neither clearly leads. Enphase Enlighten starts at Free and iHawk by Cyberhawk at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Enphase Enlighten or iHawk by Cyberhawk?
Enphase Enlighten has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Enphase Enlighten and On request for iHawk by Cyberhawk.
Does Enphase Enlighten or iHawk by Cyberhawk run on more platforms?
Enphase Enlighten runs on Web, iOS, Android. iHawk by Cyberhawk runs on Web.
Can I use Enphase Enlighten for free?
Yes. Enphase Enlighten has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. iHawk by Cyberhawk starts at On request.
What is Enphase Enlighten best used for?
Enphase Enlighten is most often used for system monitoring, performance optimization. Of those, system monitoring and performance optimization are not what iHawk by Cyberhawk is typically brought in for.
What can Enphase Enlighten do that iHawk by Cyberhawk cannot?
Enphase Enlighten covers Real-time monitoring, Per-module performance, Alert notifications, Mobile app. iHawk by Cyberhawk covers Visual data management, Defect tagging and tracking, Visualive AI review, Geospatial layers.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Enphase Enlighten: Is Enphase Enlighten free to use?

The standard Enlighten app comes included with any Enphase microinverter system at no extra charge for the first 10 years from installation, after which it costs $49/year minimum.

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iHawk by Cyberhawk: Can I buy iHawk without Cyberhawk's inspection services?

Ask explicitly. The company positions the platform as enterprise software, but its normal route to market is bundled with data capture, so standalone terms are negotiated rather than listed.

Enphase Enlighten: What is the cost for Enlighten Manager premium upgrade?

Enlighten Manager upgrade costs $9.99/month with month-to-month cancellation, or a one-time lifetime subscription is available through the Enphase store.

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iHawk by Cyberhawk: Who owns the inspection data?

That is contract-specific and should be settled before signature, including what format you receive on exit and whether historical defect tagging comes with you.

Enphase Enlighten: What data does Enlighten monitor?

Enlighten pulls data from IQ Microinverters, the IQ Gateway, IQ Batteries, and Enphase EV chargers into a single monitoring view, showing near real-time panel-by-panel performance data.

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iHawk by Cyberhawk: What does it cost?

Not published. Expect pricing driven by asset count, data volume and the scope of the inspection programme.

Enphase Enlighten: Does Enlighten send alerts for system issues?

Yes, Enlighten continuously monitors system performance and highlights deviations, with customers able to choose to receive alerts upon certain conditions.

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iHawk by Cyberhawk: Does it replace an asset management system?

No. It manages inspection data and findings. Work orders and maintenance planning stay in SAP, Maximo or your equivalent.

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