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ETAP vs Proxibel Grid Suite

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ETAP

Energy

Electrical power system design and analysis software

From
$5000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Proxibel Grid Suite logo

Proxibel Grid Suite

Energy

Integrated planning and dispatch for power systems

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: ETAP covers Load flow analysis, Proxibel Grid Suite covers Network planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ETAP and Proxibel Grid Suite actually diverge.

Attributes where ETAP and Proxibel Grid Suite differ
AttributeETAPProxibel Grid Suite
Starting price$5000/yearOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWindows, ApiWeb, Api
Founded19862018

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 ETAP

  • Load flow analysis
  • Short circuit analysis
  • Arc flash analysis
  • Protective device coordination
  • Harmonics analysis
  • Transient stability
  • Cable sizing
  • Panel schedule design

Only in Proxibel Grid Suite

  • Network planning
  • Operational planning
  • Real-time dispatch
  • Optimization algorithms
  • Contingency analysis
  • SSL encryption
  • Web support
  • English language support

Both cover

  • On-premise deployment
  • Cloud deployment
  • Api support

What people use each for

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

ETAP

  • Electrical power system modelling, simulation and analysisnot Proxibel Grid Suite
  • Arc flash, load flow and protection coordination studiesnot Proxibel Grid Suite

Proxibel Grid Suite

  • Grid planningnot ETAP
  • Real-time dispatchnot ETAP

Where each one falls short

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

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

Proxibel Grid Suite

Nothing recorded yet. See the Proxibel Grid Suite review.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Proxibel Grid Suite

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Proxibel Grid Suite review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ETAP if

  • You need load flow analysis.
  • You work on Windows, Api.
  • You also want short circuit analysis.
ETAP review

Choose Proxibel Grid Suite if

  • You need network planning.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want operational planning.
Proxibel Grid Suite review

Questions people ask

Is ETAP or Proxibel Grid Suite better?
Neither clearly leads. ETAP starts at $5000/year and Proxibel Grid Suite at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ETAP or Proxibel Grid Suite?
ETAP starts at $5000/year and Proxibel Grid Suite at On request.
Does ETAP or Proxibel Grid Suite run on more platforms?
ETAP runs on Windows, Api. Proxibel Grid Suite runs on Web, Api.
What is ETAP best used for?
ETAP is most often used for electrical power system modelling, simulation and analysis, arc flash, load flow and protection coordination studies. Of those, electrical power system modelling, simulation and analysis and arc flash, load flow and protection coordination studies are not what Proxibel Grid Suite is typically brought in for.
What can ETAP do that Proxibel Grid Suite cannot?
ETAP covers Load flow analysis, Short circuit analysis, Arc flash analysis, Protective device coordination. Proxibel Grid Suite covers Network planning, Operational planning, Real-time dispatch, Optimization algorithms. Both handle On-premise deployment, Cloud deployment, Api support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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