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Helioscope vs Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

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Helioscope

Energy

Accurate solar design for commercial projects

From
$159/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure logo

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

Energy

IoT-enabled, open, interoperable architecture and platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Helioscope covers PV system design, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure covers IoT connectivity.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Helioscope and Schneider Electric EcoStruxure actually diverge.

Attributes where Helioscope and Schneider Electric EcoStruxure differ
AttributeHelioscopeSchneider Electric EcoStruxure
Starting price$159/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Mobile, On-premise, Api
Founded20121836

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 Helioscope

  • PV system design
  • 3D shade modeling
  • Performance simulation
  • Single-line diagrams
  • BOM generation
  • Proposal templates
  • Component database
  • Financial modeling

Only in Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

  • IoT connectivity
  • Real-time analytics
  • Energy monitoring
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Asset management
  • Building automation
  • Power management
  • Sustainability tracking

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Helioscope

  • Solar project design and modelingnot Schneider Electric EcoStruxure
  • Rooftop, carport, and ground-mount solar system planningnot Schneider Electric EcoStruxure
  • Financial analysis and sales proposal generation for solar installationsnot Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

  • Building energy managementnot Helioscope
  • Smart grid operationsnot Helioscope
  • Industrial automationnot Helioscope
  • Data center efficiencynot Helioscope
  • Sustainability reportingnot Helioscope

Where each one falls short

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

Helioscope

  • Licences are single user, so each designer needs their own
  • Projects are capped at 10 a month on both Basic and Pro
  • System size is capped by plan, at 1.25 MW DC on Basic and 5 MW on Pro, so a larger array forces an upgrade regardless of project count
  • Trackers, LIDAR modelling and API access sit on the higher tiers
  • Enterprise is priced per project with no published figure

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

Nothing recorded yet. See the Schneider Electric EcoStruxure review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Helioscope

$159/month
  • Basic$159/month
    • 1 user per license
    • 10 projects per month (120 per year)
    • 15% discount for annual billing ($1,620/year)
  • Pro$259/month
    • 1 user per license
    • 10 projects per month (120 per year)
    • 15% discount for annual billing ($2,640/year)
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited projects
    • Custom pricing

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

On request
  • Building$undefined/custom
    • Building management
    • Energy optimization
    • HVAC control
  • Grid$undefined/custom
    • Grid management
    • Distribution automation
    • Outage management
  • Industry$undefined/custom
    • Industrial automation
    • Process optimization
    • Predictive maintenance

Which should you pick?

Choose Helioscope if

  • You need pv system design.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want 3d shade modeling.
Helioscope review

Choose Schneider Electric EcoStruxure if

  • You need iot connectivity.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, On-premise, Api.
  • You also want real-time analytics.
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure review

Questions people ask

Is Helioscope or Schneider Electric EcoStruxure better?
Neither clearly leads. Helioscope starts at $159/month and Schneider Electric EcoStruxure at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Helioscope or Schneider Electric EcoStruxure?
Helioscope starts at $159/month and Schneider Electric EcoStruxure at On request.
Does Helioscope or Schneider Electric EcoStruxure run on more platforms?
Helioscope runs on Web, Api. Schneider Electric EcoStruxure runs on Web, Mobile, On-premise, Api.
What is Helioscope best used for?
Helioscope is most often used for solar project design and modeling, rooftop, carport, and ground-mount solar system planning, financial analysis and sales proposal generation for solar installations. Of those, solar project design and modeling and rooftop, carport, and ground-mount solar system planning are not what Schneider Electric EcoStruxure is typically brought in for.
What can Helioscope do that Schneider Electric EcoStruxure cannot?
Helioscope covers PV system design, 3D shade modeling, Performance simulation, Single-line diagrams. Schneider Electric EcoStruxure covers IoT connectivity, Real-time analytics, Energy monitoring, Predictive maintenance. Both handle SOC2, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Helioscope: What is the starting price for HelioScope?

HelioScope Basic plan costs $159 per month per license with annual billing at $1,620/year (15% discount). The Pro plan is $259/month or $2,640/year. Each license covers 1 user. Source: https://helioscope.aurorasolar.com/pricing

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Helioscope: How many projects can I design monthly with HelioScope Basic and Pro?

Both Basic and Pro plans include 10 projects per month, equaling 120 projects per year. The project allocation is the same across both tiers; the difference is in design capability (1.25 MW for Basic vs. 5 MW for Pro). Source: https://helioscope.aurorasolar.com/pricing

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Helioscope: What is the maximum solar design capacity by HelioScope tier?

HelioScope Basic supports designs up to 1.25 MW DC, Pro supports up to 5 MW DC, and Enterprise supports unlimited designs up to 30 MW DC. Accuracy within 1% of PVsyst modeling is maintained across tiers. Source: https://helioscope.aurorasolar.com/pricing

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