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Pulse Energy Software vs Fluence Energy Management

Pulse Energy Software logo

Pulse Energy Software

Energy & Utilities

Grid modernization and smart utility software

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Fluence Energy Management logo

Fluence Energy Management

Energy & Utilities

Battery energy storage system software and services

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Pulse Energy Software limited public information on platform specifications and technical architecture since becoming part of Enel X's broader offerings; Fluence Energy Management no price, licensing model, subscription term or contract detail is published anywhere on the site; the only route is a contact page
  • They diverge on capability: Pulse Energy Software covers DER management, Fluence Energy Management covers Battery management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pulse Energy Software and Fluence Energy Management actually diverge.

Attributes where Pulse Energy Software and Fluence Energy Management differ
AttributePulse Energy SoftwareFluence Energy Management
Founded20062016

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Mobile), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Energy & Utilities).

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 Pulse Energy Software

  • DER management
  • Demand response
  • Grid analytics
  • Voltage optimization
  • Reporting tools
  • On-premise deployment
  • Api support

Only in Fluence Energy Management

  • Battery management
  • Grid services optimization
  • Performance analytics
  • Remote monitoring
  • Integration management
  • Mobile support

Both cover

  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Pulse Energy Software

  • Grid modernizationnot Fluence Energy Management
  • DER managementnot Fluence Energy Management

Fluence Energy Management

  • Automated market bidding for battery energy storage with Mosaicnot Pulse Energy Software
  • Asset performance management for renewable generation fleets with Nisperanot Pulse Energy Software
  • Operating grid scale energy storage systemsnot Pulse Energy Software

Where each one falls short

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

Pulse Energy Software

  • Limited public information on platform specifications and technical architecture since becoming part of Enel X's broader offerings
  • Focus on commercial and industrial customers means less functionality for residential utility programs
  • Steep cost of implementation and training for utility companies transitioning from legacy systems

Fluence Energy Management

  • No price, licensing model, subscription term or contract detail is published anywhere on the site; the only route is a contact page
  • Bidding and asset performance management are separate products, Mosaic and Nispera, rather than one platform licence

Pricing, plan by plan

Pulse Energy Software

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Pulse Energy Software review.

Fluence Energy Management

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Fluence Energy Management review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Pulse Energy Software if

  • You need der management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want demand response.
Pulse Energy Software review

Choose Fluence Energy Management if

  • You need battery management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want grid services optimization.
Fluence Energy Management review

Questions people ask

Is Pulse Energy Software or Fluence Energy Management better?
Neither clearly leads. Pulse Energy Software starts at On request and Fluence Energy Management at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pulse Energy Software or Fluence Energy Management?
Pulse Energy Software starts at On request and Fluence Energy Management at On request.
Does Pulse Energy Software or Fluence Energy Management run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Mobile, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Pulse Energy Software best used for?
Pulse Energy Software is most often used for grid modernization, der management. Of those, grid modernization and der management are not what Fluence Energy Management is typically brought in for.
What can Pulse Energy Software do that Fluence Energy Management cannot?
Pulse Energy Software covers DER management, Demand response, Grid analytics, Voltage optimization. Fluence Energy Management covers Battery management, Grid services optimization, Performance analytics, Remote monitoring. Both handle SSL encryption, Cloud deployment, Web support, English language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Pulse Energy Software: What is Pulse Energy Software?

Pulse Energy is a customer engagement and energy intelligence platform for utilities' commercial and industrial customers. It helps utilities deliver energy efficiency recommendations, engage occupants in conservation, and measure energy performance.

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Pulse Energy Software: Who owns Pulse Energy now?

Pulse Energy was acquired by EnerNOC in 2014, which was then acquired by Enel in 2017. EnerNOC was rebranded as Enel X in 2018. Pulse Energy is now part of the Yardi Smart Energy Suite.

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Pulse Energy Software: What utilities use Pulse Energy?

Major utilities using Pulse Energy include British Gas, PG&E, and BC Hydro. The platform combined with EnerNOC serves 54 utilities worldwide with capabilities to manage 14,000 sites.

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Pulse Energy Software: What data does Pulse Energy collect?

Pulse Energy collects real-time energy information from commercial buildings, performing fault detection, identifying energy-saving anomalies, and measuring financial and environmental performance for utilities and their commercial customers.

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Pulse Energy Software: Does Pulse Energy integrate with other platforms?

Pulse Energy provides APIs and integration capabilities. As part of Yardi's energy suite, it integrates with utility billing, energy procurement, and sustainability solutions.

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