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Aurora Solar vs Fluence Energy Management

Aurora Solar logo

Aurora Solar

Energy

The leading solar design and sales platform

From
$135/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Fluence Energy Management logo

Fluence Energy Management

Energy

Battery energy storage system software and services

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Aurora Solar both published plans are single user, so a second designer means a second licence; Fluence Energy Management no published pricing tiers or rate cards available
  • They diverge on capability: Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Fluence Energy Management covers Battery management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aurora Solar and Fluence Energy Management actually diverge.

Attributes where Aurora Solar and Fluence Energy Management differ
AttributeAurora SolarFluence Energy Management
Starting price$135/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Mobile
Founded20132016

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 Aurora Solar

  • 3D solar design
  • Shade analysis
  • LIDAR integration
  • Performance simulation
  • Sales proposals
  • Financing options
  • Permit packages
  • NEC code compliance

Only in Fluence Energy Management

  • Battery management
  • Grid services optimization
  • Performance analytics
  • Remote monitoring
  • Integration management
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • SSL encryption

What people use each for

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

Aurora Solar

  • Designing and simulating residential and commercial solar installationsnot Fluence Energy Management
  • Producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projectsnot Fluence Energy Management

Fluence Energy Management

  • Automated market bidding for battery energy storage with Mosaicnot Aurora Solar
  • Asset performance management for renewable generation fleets with Nisperanot Aurora Solar
  • Operating grid scale energy storage systemsnot Aurora Solar

Where each one falls short

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

Aurora Solar

  • Both published plans are single user, so a second designer means a second licence
  • Projects are capped at 50 a month on both Basic and Premium, so the tiers differ on features rather than volume
  • LIDAR assisted modelling, shade reports and battery storage modelling all require Premium at $259 a month
  • API access and integrations are Enterprise only, which is priced per project rather than per month
  • Paying monthly rather than annually costs $288 more a year on Basic and $468 on Premium

Fluence Energy Management

  • No published pricing tiers or rate cards available
  • Pricing varies significantly by project requirements and scale

Pricing, plan by plan

Aurora Solar

$135/month
  • Basic$159/month
    • Tablet-friendly sales proposals
    • Industry-leading design accuracy
    • HD imagery
  • Premium$259/month
    • Tablet-friendly sales proposals
    • Industry-leading design accuracy
    • HD imagery
  • Enterprise$null/project
    • All Premium features
    • AI-assisted site models
    • APIs and integrations

Fluence Energy Management

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Fluence Energy Management review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Aurora Solar if

  • You need 3d solar design.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want shade analysis.
Aurora Solar review

Choose Fluence Energy Management if

  • You need battery management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want grid services optimization.
Fluence Energy Management review

Questions people ask

Is Aurora Solar or Fluence Energy Management better?
Neither clearly leads. Aurora Solar starts at $135/month and Fluence Energy Management at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aurora Solar or Fluence Energy Management?
Aurora Solar starts at $135/month and Fluence Energy Management at On request.
Does Aurora Solar or Fluence Energy Management run on more platforms?
Aurora Solar runs on Web, Api. Fluence Energy Management runs on Web, Mobile.
What is Aurora Solar best used for?
Aurora Solar is most often used for designing and simulating residential and commercial solar installations, producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projects. Of those, designing and simulating residential and commercial solar installations and producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projects are not what Fluence Energy Management is typically brought in for.
What can Aurora Solar do that Fluence Energy Management cannot?
Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Shade analysis, LIDAR integration, Performance simulation. Fluence Energy Management covers Battery management, Grid services optimization, Performance analytics, Remote monitoring. Both handle SSL encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Aurora Solar: How much does Aurora Solar cost per month?

Aurora Solar Basic costs $159/month billed monthly or $135/month billed annually (save $288/year). Premium costs $259/month monthly or $220/month annually (save $468/year). Enterprise pricing is custom per project. Monthly plans have no minimum commitment and can be cancelled at any billing period end. Annual plans require a one-year commitment.

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Fluence Energy Management: How is Fluence Energy pricing determined?

Fluence Energy uses a customized, consultative sales model. The company does not publish standard pricing. Instead, they work directly with customers to develop solutions tailored to specific energy network challenges, project scale, and application requirements.

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Aurora Solar: What features does Aurora Solar Premium add over Basic?

Premium adds LIDAR-assisted modeling, bankable shade reports, and battery modeling for backup, self-consumption, and arbitrage scenarios. Both tiers include 50 projects per month and support 1 user.

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Fluence Energy Management: Does Fluence offer standard pricing tiers?

No. Fluence emphasizes a collaborative approach stating 'We are here to collaborate with you to solve the energy challenges in your network.' Products like Smartstack and Gridstack energy storage systems are delivered as turnkey solutions with pricing based on individual project specifications.

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Aurora Solar: How many users and projects can I have on Aurora Solar?

Basic and Premium plans support 1 user with a 50-project monthly limit. Enterprise plans support unlimited users and custom project limits; Enterprise pricing and terms are custom and determined through sales.

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