HOMER Energy vs Sunrun EnergyBase

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.

What people use each for

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is HOMER Energy or Sunrun EnergyBase better?

Neither clearly leads. HOMER Energy starts at Free and Sunrun EnergyBase at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, HOMER Energy or Sunrun EnergyBase?

HOMER Energy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for HOMER Energy and On request for Sunrun EnergyBase.

Does HOMER Energy or Sunrun EnergyBase run on more platforms?

HOMER Energy runs on Windows, Web. Sunrun EnergyBase runs on Web, Mobile.

Can I use HOMER Energy for free?

Yes. HOMER Energy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sunrun EnergyBase starts at On request.

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 Sunrun EnergyBase is typically brought in for.

What can HOMER Energy do that Sunrun EnergyBase cannot?

HOMER Energy covers Microgrid optimization, Techno-economic analysis, Component library, Sensitivity analysis. Sunrun EnergyBase covers Solar design and simulation, Project management, Real-time monitoring, Customer portal. Both handle Data encryption, Cloud deployment, Web support, English language support.