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iHawk by Cyberhawk vs Sunrun EnergyBase

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iHawk by Cyberhawk

Energy

Asset inspection data platform sold by a drone inspection service company, not standalone software

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Sunrun EnergyBase

Energy

Residential solar and energy management platform

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: iHawk by Cyberhawk cyberhawk's business is inspection services, so the platform is normally sold as part of a capture contract and the software line item cannot be compared cleanly against standalone asset inspection platforms; Sunrun EnergyBase no specific pricing published on website; mentions locked-in rates but does not disclose dollar amounts
  • They diverge on capability: iHawk by Cyberhawk covers Visual data management, Sunrun EnergyBase covers Solar design and simulation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iHawk by Cyberhawk and Sunrun EnergyBase actually diverge.

Attributes where iHawk by Cyberhawk and Sunrun EnergyBase differ
AttributeiHawk by CyberhawkSunrun EnergyBase
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile
FoundedUnknown2007

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), 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 iHawk by Cyberhawk

  • Visual data management
  • Defect tagging and tracking
  • Visualive AI review
  • Geospatial layers
  • Asset hierarchy
  • Progress monitoring
  • Reporting and export

Only in Sunrun EnergyBase

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

What people use each for

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

iHawk by Cyberhawk

  • A transmission operator inspecting several thousand towers annually that needs defect history per structure rather than a folder of photographs per campaignnot Sunrun EnergyBase
  • An offshore operator that wants flare tip and structural inspection imagery held against the same asset tags used in its maintenance systemnot Sunrun EnergyBase
  • A capital project owner tracking construction progress from repeated aerial capture over a two year buildnot Sunrun EnergyBase
  • A utility responding to a regulator that requires evidence of condition assessment across a defined asset populationnot Sunrun EnergyBase

Sunrun EnergyBase

  • Residential solar salesnot iHawk by Cyberhawk
  • Energy managementnot iHawk by Cyberhawk

Where each one falls short

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

iHawk by Cyberhawk

  • Cyberhawk's business is inspection services, so the platform is normally sold as part of a capture contract and the software line item cannot be compared cleanly against standalone asset inspection platforms
  • Nothing is published about price, and because contracts bundle flights, processing and platform access, the recurring cost after the inspection campaign ends is often not clear at signature
  • The value of the platform grows with the length of the historical series held in it, which makes switching increasingly expensive over time and gives the vendor leverage at renewal
  • It is a review and management platform rather than an enterprise asset management system, so defect findings still need to reach SAP or Maximo to become work orders, and that integration is a project in its own right
  • Automated defect detection reduces review effort but does not remove the need for qualified inspection engineers to sign off findings, so headcount savings are smaller than a technology-led business case usually assumes

Sunrun EnergyBase

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

Pricing, plan by plan

iHawk by Cyberhawk

On request
  • iHawk platform$undefined/year
    • Usually contracted together with Cyberhawk inspection services
    • Priced by asset count, data volume and inspection programme scope
    • Standalone platform licensing available on request but not the standard route

Sunrun EnergyBase

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Sunrun EnergyBase review.

Which should you pick?

Choose iHawk by Cyberhawk if

  • You need visual data management.
  • You also want defect tagging and tracking.
iHawk by Cyberhawk 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 iHawk by Cyberhawk or Sunrun EnergyBase better?
Neither clearly leads. iHawk by Cyberhawk starts at On request and Sunrun EnergyBase at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iHawk by Cyberhawk or Sunrun EnergyBase?
iHawk by Cyberhawk starts at On request and Sunrun EnergyBase at On request.
Does iHawk by Cyberhawk or Sunrun EnergyBase run on more platforms?
iHawk by Cyberhawk runs on Web. Sunrun EnergyBase runs on Web, Mobile.
What is iHawk by Cyberhawk best used for?
iHawk by Cyberhawk is most often used for a transmission operator inspecting several thousand towers annually that needs defect history per structure rather than a folder of photographs per campaign, an offshore operator that wants flare tip and structural inspection imagery held against the same asset tags used in its maintenance system, a capital project owner tracking construction progress from repeated aerial capture over a two year build, a utility responding to a regulator that requires evidence of condition assessment across a defined asset population. Of those, a transmission operator inspecting several thousand towers annually that needs defect history per structure rather than a folder of photographs per campaign and an offshore operator that wants flare tip and structural inspection imagery held against the same asset tags used in its maintenance system are not what Sunrun EnergyBase is typically brought in for.
What can iHawk by Cyberhawk do that Sunrun EnergyBase cannot?
iHawk by Cyberhawk covers Visual data management, Defect tagging and tracking, Visualive AI review, Geospatial layers. Sunrun EnergyBase covers Solar design and simulation, Project management, Real-time monitoring, Customer portal.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

iHawk by Cyberhawk: Can I buy iHawk without Cyberhawk's inspection services?

Ask explicitly. The company positions the platform as enterprise software, but its normal route to market is bundled with data capture, so standalone terms are negotiated rather than listed.

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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iHawk by Cyberhawk: Who owns the inspection data?

That is contract-specific and should be settled before signature, including what format you receive on exit and whether historical defect tagging comes with you.

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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iHawk by Cyberhawk: What does it cost?

Not published. Expect pricing driven by asset count, data volume and the scope of the inspection programme.

iHawk by Cyberhawk: Does it replace an asset management system?

No. It manages inspection data and findings. Work orders and maintenance planning stay in SAP, Maximo or your equivalent.

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