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HOMER Energy vs OpenLink Endur

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HOMER Energy

Energy

Microgrid and distributed energy optimization software

From
$187.5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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OpenLink Endur

Energy

Enterprise trading and risk management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: HOMER Energy now owned by UL Solutions rather than being independent; OpenLink Endur no pricing published on vendor website; enterprise product requires direct contact with ION Group sales
  • They diverge on capability: HOMER Energy covers Microgrid optimization, OpenLink Endur covers Deal capture.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HOMER Energy and OpenLink Endur actually diverge.

Attributes where HOMER Energy and OpenLink Endur differ
AttributeHOMER EnergyOpenLink Endur
Starting price$187.5/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWindows, WebDesktop, Web, Api
Founded20091999

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 HOMER Energy

  • Microgrid optimization
  • Techno-economic analysis
  • Component library
  • Sensitivity analysis
  • Energy storage sizing
  • Renewable integration
  • Load profile analysis
  • Financial modeling

Only in OpenLink Endur

  • Deal capture
  • Position management
  • Risk analytics
  • Credit management
  • Logistics
  • Settlement
  • Accounting integration
  • Regulatory compliance

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

HOMER Energy

  • Sizing and optimising off-grid and microgrid systemsnot OpenLink Endur
  • Modelling the economics of solar, wind and battery combinationsnot OpenLink Endur
  • Electric bill optimisation for grid-connected sites and EV chargingnot OpenLink Endur
  • Utility-scale storage investment analysisnot OpenLink Endur
  • Comparing least-cost configurations against load and resource datanot OpenLink Endur

OpenLink Endur

  • Energy tradingnot HOMER Energy
  • Risk managementnot HOMER Energy
  • Commodity logisticsnot HOMER Energy
  • Regulatory compliancenot HOMER Energy
  • Settlementnot HOMER Energy

Where each one falls short

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

HOMER Energy

  • Now owned by UL Solutions rather than being independent
  • Split into three separate products, HOMER Pro for off-grid and microgrids, HOMER Grid for bill optimisation and HOMER Front for utility-scale, so the right one depends on project type
  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages

OpenLink Endur

  • No pricing published on vendor website; enterprise product requires direct contact with ION Group sales

Pricing, plan by plan

HOMER Energy

$187.5/month
  • Base$187.5/month
    • No modules included; add individually
    • Basic support
    • Software updates
  • Professional$373.5/month
    • Any 4 modules included (Biomass Generation, Run of River Hydro, Advanced Grid, Advanced Load, etc.)
    • Basic support
    • Software updates
  • Expert$568.5/month
    • All modules included: Biomass, Hydro, Hydrogen, Advanced Grid/Load/Storage, Combined Heat & Power, Multi-Year, MATLAB Link
    • Basic support
    • Software updates

OpenLink Endur

On request
  • Trading$undefined/custom
    • Deal capture
    • Position management
    • P&L analytics
  • Risk$undefined/custom
    • VaR and PaR
    • Credit risk
    • Limit monitoring
  • Enterprise$undefined/custom
    • Full ETRM suite
    • Multi-commodity
    • Global support

Which should you pick?

Choose HOMER Energy if

  • You need microgrid optimization.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want techno-economic analysis.
HOMER Energy review

Choose OpenLink Endur if

  • You need deal capture.
  • You work on Desktop, Web, Api.
  • You also want position management.
OpenLink Endur review

Questions people ask

Is HOMER Energy or OpenLink Endur better?
Neither clearly leads. HOMER Energy starts at $187.5/month and OpenLink Endur at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HOMER Energy or OpenLink Endur?
HOMER Energy starts at $187.5/month and OpenLink Endur at On request.
Does HOMER Energy or OpenLink Endur run on more platforms?
HOMER Energy runs on Windows, Web. OpenLink Endur runs on Desktop, Web, Api.
What is HOMER Energy best used for?
HOMER Energy is most often used for sizing and optimising off-grid and microgrid systems, modelling the economics of solar, wind and battery combinations, electric bill optimisation for grid-connected sites and ev charging, utility-scale storage investment analysis. Of those, sizing and optimising off-grid and microgrid systems and modelling the economics of solar, wind and battery combinations are not what OpenLink Endur is typically brought in for.
What can HOMER Energy do that OpenLink Endur cannot?
HOMER Energy covers Microgrid optimization, Techno-economic analysis, Component library, Sensitivity analysis. OpenLink Endur covers Deal capture, Position management, Risk analytics, Credit management. Both handle Data encryption, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HOMER Energy: What are the pricing options for HOMER Energy?

HOMER Energy pricing information is not publicly available on their website. Customers must contact the vendor directly to obtain pricing information, trial access, and licensing options.

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OpenLink Endur: How much does OpenLink Endur cost?

OpenLink Endur does not publish pricing on the ION Group website. This is an enterprise product requiring direct contact with ION Group sales for custom pricing.

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HOMER Energy: Does HOMER Energy offer a free trial or demo?

Trial or demo availability cannot be confirmed from publicly accessible pages. Visit the main website or contact HOMER Energy sales directly to inquire about evaluation options.

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OpenLink Endur: How can I get pricing for OpenLink Endur?

Contact ION Group directly through their contact forms, request a demo, or work with their sales team to receive a custom quote for OpenLink Endur.

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