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ETAP vs Quorum CTRM

ETAP logo

ETAP

Energy

Electrical power system design and analysis software

From
$5000/year
Rated
-
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: ETAP no pricing is published, and reaching a figure requires completing a multi step quote form; 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: ETAP covers Load flow analysis, Quorum CTRM covers Deal capture.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ETAP and Quorum CTRM actually diverge.

Attributes where ETAP and Quorum CTRM differ
AttributeETAPQuorum CTRM
Starting price$5000/yearOn request
PlatformsWindows, ApiWeb, Desktop, Api
Founded19861998

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Quorum CTRM

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

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

ETAP

  • Electrical power system modelling, simulation and analysisnot Quorum CTRM
  • Arc flash, load flow and protection coordination studiesnot Quorum CTRM

Quorum CTRM

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

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

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

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 ETAP if

  • You need load flow analysis.
  • You work on Windows, Api.
  • You also want short circuit analysis.
ETAP 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 ETAP or Quorum CTRM better?
Neither clearly leads. ETAP starts at $5000/year and Quorum CTRM at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ETAP or Quorum CTRM?
ETAP starts at $5000/year and Quorum CTRM at On request.
Does ETAP or Quorum CTRM run on more platforms?
ETAP runs on Windows, Api. Quorum CTRM runs on Web, Desktop, 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 Quorum CTRM is typically brought in for.
What can ETAP do that Quorum CTRM cannot?
ETAP covers Load flow analysis, Short circuit analysis, Arc flash analysis, Protective device coordination. Quorum CTRM covers Deal capture, Position management, Risk analytics, Credit management. Both handle Data encryption, Cloud deployment.

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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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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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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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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