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GE Digital GridOS vs Helioscope

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GE Digital GridOS

Energy

Advanced distribution management for the modern grid

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Helioscope logo

Helioscope

Energy

Accurate solar design for commercial projects

From
$159/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: GE Digital GridOS no pricing plans, tiers, or costs are published on the website; Helioscope licences are single user, so each designer needs their own
  • They diverge on capability: GE Digital GridOS covers ADMS, Helioscope covers PV system design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GE Digital GridOS and Helioscope actually diverge.

Attributes where GE Digital GridOS and Helioscope differ
AttributeGE Digital GridOSHelioscope
Starting priceOn request$159/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, On-premise, ApiWeb, Api
Founded18922012

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 GE Digital GridOS

  • ADMS
  • DERMS
  • Outage management
  • SCADA
  • Volt/VAR optimization
  • FLISR
  • Network modeling
  • Grid analytics

Only in Helioscope

  • PV system design
  • 3D shade modeling
  • Performance simulation
  • Single-line diagrams
  • BOM generation
  • Proposal templates
  • Component database
  • Financial modeling

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

GE Digital GridOS

  • Grid modernizationnot Helioscope
  • DER integrationnot Helioscope
  • Outage restorationnot Helioscope
  • Grid optimizationnot Helioscope
  • Renewable integrationnot Helioscope

Helioscope

  • Solar project design and modelingnot GE Digital GridOS
  • Rooftop, carport, and ground-mount solar system planningnot GE Digital GridOS
  • Financial analysis and sales proposal generation for solar installationsnot GE Digital GridOS

Where each one falls short

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

GE Digital GridOS

  • No pricing plans, tiers, or costs are published on the website
  • Requires direct contact with utility software experts for pricing inquiries

Helioscope

  • Licences are single user, so each designer needs their own
  • Projects are capped at 10 a month on both Basic and Pro
  • System size is capped by plan, at 1.25 MW DC on Basic and 5 MW on Pro, so a larger array forces an upgrade regardless of project count
  • Trackers, LIDAR modelling and API access sit on the higher tiers
  • Enterprise is priced per project with no published figure

Pricing, plan by plan

GE Digital GridOS

On request
  • ADMS$undefined/custom
    • Distribution management
    • Outage management
    • SCADA integration
  • DERMS$undefined/custom
    • DER management
    • Virtual power plant
    • Grid flexibility
  • Enterprise Suite$undefined/custom
    • Full ADMS + DERMS
    • Analytics platform
    • Digital twin

Helioscope

$159/month
  • Basic$159/month
    • 1 user per license
    • 10 projects per month (120 per year)
    • 15% discount for annual billing ($1,620/year)
  • Pro$259/month
    • 1 user per license
    • 10 projects per month (120 per year)
    • 15% discount for annual billing ($2,640/year)
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited projects
    • Custom pricing

Which should you pick?

Choose GE Digital GridOS if

  • You need adms.
  • You work on Web, On-premise, Api.
  • You also want derms.
GE Digital GridOS review

Choose Helioscope if

  • You need pv system design.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want 3d shade modeling.
Helioscope review

Questions people ask

Is GE Digital GridOS or Helioscope better?
Neither clearly leads. GE Digital GridOS starts at On request and Helioscope at $159/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GE Digital GridOS or Helioscope?
GE Digital GridOS starts at On request and Helioscope at $159/month.
Does GE Digital GridOS or Helioscope run on more platforms?
GE Digital GridOS runs on Web, On-premise, Api. Helioscope runs on Web, Api.
What is GE Digital GridOS best used for?
GE Digital GridOS is most often used for grid modernization, der integration, outage restoration, grid optimization. Of those, grid modernization and der integration are not what Helioscope is typically brought in for.
What can GE Digital GridOS do that Helioscope cannot?
GE Digital GridOS covers ADMS, DERMS, Outage management, SCADA. Helioscope covers PV system design, 3D shade modeling, Performance simulation, Single-line diagrams. Both handle Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GE Digital GridOS: How does GridOS publish pricing information?

GridOS does not disclose pricing on its website. Interested parties are directed to 'Connect with a utility software expert' through a contact form for pricing discussions.

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Helioscope: What is the starting price for HelioScope?

HelioScope Basic plan costs $159 per month per license with annual billing at $1,620/year (15% discount). The Pro plan is $259/month or $2,640/year. Each license covers 1 user. Source: https://helioscope.aurorasolar.com/pricing

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GE Digital GridOS: What is GridOS' licensing model?

GridOS' licensing model and pricing details are not published on publicly available pages. Custom quotes are required based on utility software implementation needs.

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Helioscope: How many projects can I design monthly with HelioScope Basic and Pro?

Both Basic and Pro plans include 10 projects per month, equaling 120 projects per year. The project allocation is the same across both tiers; the difference is in design capability (1.25 MW for Basic vs. 5 MW for Pro). Source: https://helioscope.aurorasolar.com/pricing

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Helioscope: What is the maximum solar design capacity by HelioScope tier?

HelioScope Basic supports designs up to 1.25 MW DC, Pro supports up to 5 MW DC, and Enterprise supports unlimited designs up to 30 MW DC. Accuracy within 1% of PVsyst modeling is maintained across tiers. Source: https://helioscope.aurorasolar.com/pricing

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