Energy · head to head
Aurora Solar vs Quorum CTRM

Quorum CTRM
Energy
Commodity trading and risk management for energy
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Aurora Solar both published plans are single user, so a second designer means a second licence; Quorum CTRM no price, licensing model, deployment option cost or contract term is published; there is no pricing page linked from the site
- They diverge on capability: Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Quorum CTRM covers Deal capture.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Aurora Solar and Quorum CTRM actually diverge.
| Attribute | Aurora Solar | Quorum CTRM |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $135/month | On request |
| Platforms | Web, Api | Web, Desktop, Api |
| Founded | 2013 | 1998 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Aurora Solar
- 3D solar design
- Shade analysis
- LIDAR integration
- Performance simulation
- Sales proposals
- Financing options
- Permit packages
- NEC code compliance
Only in Quorum CTRM
- Deal capture
- Position management
- Risk analytics
- Credit management
- Settlement
- Regulatory compliance
- Market data
- Reporting
Both cover
- SOC2
- Role-based access
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Aurora Solar
- Designing and simulating residential and commercial solar installationsnot Quorum CTRM
- Producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projectsnot Quorum CTRM
Quorum CTRM
- Upstream oil and gas production accounting and well operationsnot Aurora Solar
- Midstream pipeline and LNG managementnot Aurora Solar
- Energy trading and risk management across the value chainnot Aurora Solar
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Aurora Solar
- Both published plans are single user, so a second designer means a second licence
- Projects are capped at 50 a month on both Basic and Premium, so the tiers differ on features rather than volume
- LIDAR assisted modelling, shade reports and battery storage modelling all require Premium at $259 a month
- API access and integrations are Enterprise only, which is priced per project rather than per month
- Paying monthly rather than annually costs $288 more a year on Basic and $468 on Premium
Quorum CTRM
- No price, licensing model, deployment option cost or contract term is published; there is no pricing page linked from the site
- The only routes to a figure are a demo request form and a sales contact form
Pricing, plan by plan
Aurora Solar
$135/month- Basic$159/month
- Tablet-friendly sales proposals
- Industry-leading design accuracy
- HD imagery
- Premium$259/month
- Tablet-friendly sales proposals
- Industry-leading design accuracy
- HD imagery
- Enterprise$null/project
- All Premium features
- AI-assisted site models
- APIs and integrations
Quorum CTRM
On request- Trading$undefined/custom
- Deal capture
- Position management
- P&L reporting
- Risk Management$undefined/custom
- VaR calculations
- Stress testing
- Credit risk
- Enterprise$undefined/custom
- Full ETRM suite
- Multi-commodity
- Global deployment
Which should you pick?
Choose Aurora Solar if
- You need 3d solar design.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want shade analysis.
Choose Quorum CTRM if
- You need deal capture.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Api.
- You also want position management.
Questions people ask
- Is Aurora Solar or Quorum CTRM better?
- Neither clearly leads. Aurora Solar starts at $135/month and Quorum CTRM at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Aurora Solar or Quorum CTRM?
- Aurora Solar starts at $135/month and Quorum CTRM at On request.
- Does Aurora Solar or Quorum CTRM run on more platforms?
- Aurora Solar runs on Web, Api. Quorum CTRM runs on Web, Desktop, Api.
- What is Aurora Solar best used for?
- Aurora Solar is most often used for designing and simulating residential and commercial solar installations, producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projects. Of those, designing and simulating residential and commercial solar installations and producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projects are not what Quorum CTRM is typically brought in for.
- What can Aurora Solar do that Quorum CTRM cannot?
- Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Shade analysis, LIDAR integration, Performance simulation. Quorum CTRM covers Deal capture, Position management, Risk analytics, Credit management. Both handle SOC2, Role-based access.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Aurora Solar: How much does Aurora Solar cost per month?
Aurora Solar Basic costs $159/month billed monthly or $135/month billed annually (save $288/year). Premium costs $259/month monthly or $220/month annually (save $468/year). Enterprise pricing is custom per project. Monthly plans have no minimum commitment and can be cancelled at any billing period end. Annual plans require a one-year commitment.
SourceQuorum CTRM: How much does Quorum CTRM cost?
Quorum CTRM does not publish pricing on its website. Customers must request a demo or contact the sales team to receive customized pricing quotes based on their specific needs and usage.
SourceAurora Solar: What features does Aurora Solar Premium add over Basic?
Premium adds LIDAR-assisted modeling, bankable shade reports, and battery modeling for backup, self-consumption, and arbitrage scenarios. Both tiers include 50 projects per month and support 1 user.
SourceQuorum CTRM: Does Quorum offer pricing information online?
No, Quorum Software does not display pricing tiers or cost information on their public website. Pricing is customized and obtained through direct consultation with the sales team.
SourceAurora Solar: How many users and projects can I have on Aurora Solar?
Basic and Premium plans support 1 user with a 50-project monthly limit. Enterprise plans support unlimited users and custom project limits; Enterprise pricing and terms are custom and determined through sales.
SourceRelated pages
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