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Enphase Enlighten vs Sea Machines

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Enphase Enlighten

Software

Microinverter monitoring and management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sea Machines logo

Sea Machines

Software

Autonomous vessel control systems

From
$50000/one-time
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; Sea Machines requires hardware fitted to the vessel; the autonomy systems are retrofits or new build installations rather than a software purchase
  • They diverge on capability: Enphase Enlighten covers Real-time monitoring, Sea Machines covers Autonomous control.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Enphase Enlighten and Sea Machines actually diverge.

Attributes where Enphase Enlighten and Sea Machines differ
AttributeEnphase EnlightenSea Machines
Starting priceFree$50000/one-time
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidEmbedded, Web, Mobile
Founded20062015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Sea Machines

  • Autonomous control
  • Remote operation
  • Collision avoidance
  • Pattern following
  • Vessel systems
  • Communication networks
  • Shore-based control
  • Embedded support

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

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

Enphase Enlighten

  • System monitoringnot Sea Machines
  • Performance optimizationnot Sea Machines

Sea Machines

  • Intelligent voyage and transit autonomy for workboatsnot Enphase Enlighten
  • Pattern autonomy for survey and repetitive route worknot Enphase Enlighten
  • Collision avoidance using the AI-ris computer vision sensornot Enphase Enlighten
  • Remote command and control of vessels, including in GPS denied environmentsnot Enphase Enlighten
  • Fleet management and telemetry through Fleetviewer and the SMLINK APIsnot 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

Sea Machines

  • Requires hardware fitted to the vessel; the autonomy systems are retrofits or new build installations rather than a software purchase
  • Targeted at vessels from 10 to 300 ft, so it does not address the largest commercial tonnage
  • Pricing is not published and is arranged directly with the vendor
  • The SM300-NG is the class-approved unit, so the cheaper SM300-SP does not carry the same approval

Pricing, plan by plan

Enphase Enlighten

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Enphase Enlighten review.

Sea Machines

$50000/one-time
  • SM300$75000/one-time
    • Autonomous control
    • Collision avoidance
    • Remote operation

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 Sea Machines if

  • You need autonomous control.
  • You work on Embedded, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want remote operation.
Sea Machines review

Questions people ask

Is Enphase Enlighten or Sea Machines better?
Neither clearly leads. Enphase Enlighten starts at Free and Sea Machines at $50000/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Enphase Enlighten or Sea Machines?
Enphase Enlighten has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Enphase Enlighten and $50000/one-time for Sea Machines.
Does Enphase Enlighten or Sea Machines run on more platforms?
Enphase Enlighten runs on Web, iOS, Android. Sea Machines runs on Embedded, Web, Mobile.
Can I use Enphase Enlighten for free?
Yes. Enphase Enlighten has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sea Machines starts at $50000/one-time.
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 Sea Machines is typically brought in for.
What can Enphase Enlighten do that Sea Machines cannot?
Enphase Enlighten covers Real-time monitoring, Per-module performance, Alert notifications, Mobile app. Sea Machines covers Autonomous control, Remote operation, Collision avoidance, Pattern following. Both handle Web support, Mobile support.

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.

Source
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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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.

Source
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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