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Schneider Electric EcoStruxure vs Helioscope

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure logo

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

Software

IoT-enabled, open, interoperable architecture and platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Helioscope logo

Helioscope

Software

Accurate solar design for commercial projects

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Helioscope has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Schneider Electric EcoStruxure covers IoT connectivity, Helioscope covers PV system design.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Schneider Electric EcoStruxure and Helioscope differ
AttributeSchneider Electric EcoStruxureHelioscope
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, On-premise, ApiWeb, Api
Founded18362012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

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

Only in Helioscope

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

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

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

Helioscope

  • Simulating photovoltaic system performance and energy yieldnot Schneider Electric EcoStruxure
  • Laying out commercial solar arrays and producing design reportsnot Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

Where each one falls short

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

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure

Nothing recorded yet. See the Schneider Electric EcoStruxure review.

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

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Helioscope

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 projects
    • Basic design tools
    • Shade analysis
  • Professional$95/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Advanced shading
    • Custom reports
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • API access
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Helioscope if

  • You need pv system design.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want 3d shade modeling.
Helioscope review

Questions people ask

Is Schneider Electric EcoStruxure or Helioscope better?
Neither clearly leads. Schneider Electric EcoStruxure starts at On request and Helioscope at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure or Helioscope?
Helioscope has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Schneider Electric EcoStruxure and Free for Helioscope.
Does Schneider Electric EcoStruxure or Helioscope run on more platforms?
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure runs on Web, Mobile, On-premise, Api. Helioscope runs on Web, Api.
Can I use Helioscope for free?
Yes. Helioscope has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Schneider Electric EcoStruxure starts at On request.
What is Schneider Electric EcoStruxure best used for?
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure is most often used for building energy management, smart grid operations, industrial automation, data center efficiency. Of those, building energy management and smart grid operations are not what Helioscope is typically brought in for.
What can Schneider Electric EcoStruxure do that Helioscope cannot?
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure covers IoT connectivity, Real-time analytics, Energy monitoring, Predictive maintenance. Helioscope covers PV system design, 3D shade modeling, Performance simulation, Single-line diagrams. Both handle SOC2, Cloud deployment.
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