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Helioscope vs Siemens EnergyIP

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Helioscope

Energy

Accurate solar design for commercial projects

From
$159/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Siemens EnergyIP logo

Siemens EnergyIP

Energy

Comprehensive utility customer management platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Helioscope licences are single user, so each designer needs their own; Siemens EnergyIP pricing not disclosed on website
  • They diverge on capability: Helioscope covers PV system design, Siemens EnergyIP covers Customer information system.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Helioscope and Siemens EnergyIP actually diverge.

Attributes where Helioscope and Siemens EnergyIP differ
AttributeHelioscopeSiemens EnergyIP
Starting price$159/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Mobile, Api
Founded20121847

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 Helioscope

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

Only in Siemens EnergyIP

  • Customer information system
  • Meter data management
  • Billing and invoicing
  • DER management
  • Customer self-service
  • Revenue protection
  • Demand response
  • Outage management integration

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Helioscope

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

Siemens EnergyIP

  • Customer billingnot Helioscope
  • Meter data managementnot Helioscope
  • DER integrationnot Helioscope
  • Customer engagementnot Helioscope

Where each one falls short

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

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

Siemens EnergyIP

  • Pricing not disclosed on website
  • Free trial mentioned but pricing for full product not specified
  • Contact required for commercial terms

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Siemens EnergyIP

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Siemens EnergyIP review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Helioscope if

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

Choose Siemens EnergyIP if

  • You need customer information system.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want meter data management.
Siemens EnergyIP review

Questions people ask

Is Helioscope or Siemens EnergyIP better?
Neither clearly leads. Helioscope starts at $159/month and Siemens EnergyIP at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Helioscope or Siemens EnergyIP?
Helioscope starts at $159/month and Siemens EnergyIP at On request.
Does Helioscope or Siemens EnergyIP run on more platforms?
Helioscope runs on Web, Api. Siemens EnergyIP runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
What is Helioscope best used for?
Helioscope is most often used for solar project design and modeling, rooftop, carport, and ground-mount solar system planning, financial analysis and sales proposal generation for solar installations. Of those, solar project design and modeling and rooftop, carport, and ground-mount solar system planning are not what Siemens EnergyIP is typically brought in for.
What can Helioscope do that Siemens EnergyIP cannot?
Helioscope covers PV system design, 3D shade modeling, Performance simulation, Single-line diagrams. Siemens EnergyIP covers Customer information system, Meter data management, Billing and invoicing, DER management. Both handle SOC2, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Siemens EnergyIP: How much does Siemens EnergyIP cost?

Siemens does not publish pricing for EnergyIP online. A free trial is available, but full product pricing must be obtained by contacting Siemens directly.

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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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Siemens EnergyIP: Is there a free trial for Siemens EnergyIP?

Yes, Siemens offers a free trial for the Eigen Engineering Agent for TIA Portal, a product mentioned as part of their EnergyIP offering.

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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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