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HOMER Energy vs Sunrun EnergyBase

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HOMER Energy

Energy

Microgrid and distributed energy optimization software

From
$187.5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Sunrun EnergyBase

Energy

Residential solar and energy management platform

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; Sunrun EnergyBase no specific pricing published on website; mentions locked-in rates but does not disclose dollar amounts
  • They diverge on capability: HOMER Energy covers Microgrid optimization, Sunrun EnergyBase covers Solar design and simulation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HOMER Energy and Sunrun EnergyBase actually diverge.

Attributes where HOMER Energy and Sunrun EnergyBase differ
AttributeHOMER EnergySunrun EnergyBase
Starting price$187.5/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWindows, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded20092007

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 Sunrun EnergyBase

  • Solar design and simulation
  • Project management
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Customer portal
  • Financial analysis
  • Salesforce
  • Google Maps
  • SSL encryption

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • English language support
  • Spanish language support

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 Sunrun EnergyBase
  • Modelling the economics of solar, wind and battery combinationsnot Sunrun EnergyBase
  • Electric bill optimisation for grid-connected sites and EV chargingnot Sunrun EnergyBase
  • Utility-scale storage investment analysisnot Sunrun EnergyBase
  • Comparing least-cost configurations against load and resource datanot Sunrun EnergyBase

Sunrun EnergyBase

  • Residential solar salesnot HOMER Energy
  • Energy managementnot 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

Sunrun EnergyBase

  • No specific pricing published on website; mentions locked-in rates but does not disclose dollar amounts

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

Sunrun EnergyBase

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Sunrun EnergyBase review.

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 Sunrun EnergyBase if

  • You need solar design and simulation.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want project management.
Sunrun EnergyBase review

Questions people ask

Is HOMER Energy or Sunrun EnergyBase better?
Neither clearly leads. HOMER Energy starts at $187.5/month 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 starts at $187.5/month and Sunrun EnergyBase at On request.
Does HOMER Energy or Sunrun EnergyBase run on more platforms?
HOMER Energy runs on Windows, Web. Sunrun EnergyBase runs on Web, Mobile.
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.

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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Sunrun EnergyBase: How much does Sunrun EnergyBase cost?

Sunrun does not publish specific pricing for EnergyBase on its website. The company mentions predictable monthly payments with locked-in rates and add-on battery options available for as little as $0 down, but exact costs are not disclosed.

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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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Sunrun EnergyBase: How can I get a Sunrun EnergyBase price quote?

To obtain pricing details, interested customers must use the quote request form or contact a Sunrun solar advisor directly through the website.

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