Software · head to head
Fronius SOLARWEB vs Aurora Solar
Fronius SOLARWEB
Software
Solar inverter monitoring and analytics platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Aurora Solar
Software
The leading solar design and sales platform
- From
- $250/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Fronius SOLARWEB has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Fronius SOLARWEB only works optimally with Fronius hardware; monitoring of third-party inverters is not supported; Aurora Solar both published plans are single user, so a second designer means a second licence
- They diverge on capability: Fronius SOLARWEB covers Real-time monitoring, Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fronius SOLARWEB and Aurora Solar actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fronius SOLARWEB | Aurora Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $250/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Api |
| Founded | 1945 | 2013 |
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 Fronius SOLARWEB
- Real-time monitoring
- Performance analytics
- System optimization
- Alert notifications
- Mobile app
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- Mobile support
Only in Aurora Solar
- 3D solar design
- Shade analysis
- LIDAR integration
- Performance simulation
- Sales proposals
- Financing options
- Permit packages
- NEC code compliance
Both cover
- SSL encryption
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fronius SOLARWEB
- System monitoringnot Aurora Solar
- Performance trackingnot Aurora Solar
Aurora Solar
- Designing and simulating residential and commercial solar installationsnot Fronius SOLARWEB
- Producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projectsnot Fronius SOLARWEB
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fronius SOLARWEB
- Only works optimally with Fronius hardware; monitoring of third-party inverters is not supported
- Advanced historical analytics and forecasting features require paid premium subscription
- Requires stable internet connectivity and cloud connection for all functionality
- String-level diagnostics require onsite inspection to identify which panel within a string is failing
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Fronius SOLARWEB
Free- BasicFree
- Real-time energy monitoring
- Daily/monthly/yearly production charts
- Battery storage monitoring
Aurora Solar
$250/month- Starter$250/month
- Basic design tools
- Sales mode
- Shade analysis
- Pro$500/month
- Advanced LIDAR integration
- Performance simulation
- Custom branding
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Unlimited users
- Advanced analytics
- Custom integrations
Which should you pick?
Choose Fronius SOLARWEB if
- You need real-time monitoring.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want performance analytics.
Choose Aurora Solar if
- You need 3d solar design.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want shade analysis.
Questions people ask
- Is Fronius SOLARWEB or Aurora Solar better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fronius SOLARWEB starts at Free and Aurora Solar at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fronius SOLARWEB or Aurora Solar?
- Fronius SOLARWEB has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fronius SOLARWEB and $250/month for Aurora Solar.
- Does Fronius SOLARWEB or Aurora Solar run on more platforms?
- Fronius SOLARWEB runs on Web, iOS, Android. Aurora Solar runs on Web, Api.
- Can I use Fronius SOLARWEB for free?
- Yes. Fronius SOLARWEB has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Aurora Solar starts at $250/month.
- What is Fronius SOLARWEB best used for?
- Fronius SOLARWEB is most often used for system monitoring, performance tracking. Of those, system monitoring and performance tracking are not what Aurora Solar is typically brought in for.
- What can Fronius SOLARWEB do that Aurora Solar cannot?
- Fronius SOLARWEB covers Real-time monitoring, Performance analytics, System optimization, Alert notifications. Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Shade analysis, LIDAR integration, Performance simulation. Both handle SSL encryption.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Fronius SOLARWEB: Does Fronius Solar.web work offline?
No, Fronius Solar.web requires stable internet connectivity as it is a cloud-based monitoring platform.
SourceFronius SOLARWEB: What is the cost of Fronius Solar.web?
The basic version is completely free for registered Fronius hardware users. A premium subscription is available for advanced analytics and forecasting features, though specific pricing is not disclosed on the website.
SourceFronius SOLARWEB: What Fronius products work with Solar.web?
Solar.web monitors Fronius inverters, smart meters, battery storage systems, and EV charging products. Advanced features like energy optimization require compatible GEN24/Verto inverters.
SourceFronius SOLARWEB: Does Fronius Solar.web have a mobile app?
Yes, Solar.web offers native iOS and Android mobile applications for real-time monitoring.
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