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Aurora Solar vs Trane Tracer Building Management

Aurora Solar logo

Aurora Solar

Energy

The leading solar design and sales platform

From
$135/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Trane Tracer Building Management logo

Trane Tracer Building Management

Energy

Intelligent building controls and energy management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Aurora Solar both published plans are single user, so a second designer means a second licence; Trane Tracer Building Management tracer Synchrony software runs on the Tracer SC+ system controller, so the software is tied to Trane building automation hardware
  • They diverge on capability: Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Trane Tracer Building Management covers HVAC control.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aurora Solar and Trane Tracer Building Management actually diverge.

Attributes where Aurora Solar and Trane Tracer Building Management differ
AttributeAurora SolarTrane Tracer Building Management
Starting price$135/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb, Mobile
Founded20131913

Identical on both: 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 Trane Tracer Building Management

  • HVAC control
  • Energy management
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Analytics and reporting
  • Cloud connectivity
  • On-premise deployment
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support

Both cover

  • SSL encryption

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 Trane Tracer Building Management
  • Producing shade analysis and sales proposals for solar projectsnot Trane Tracer Building Management

Trane Tracer Building Management

  • Building automation for HVAC, lighting and security in commercial buildingsnot Aurora Solar
  • Improving energy efficiency and occupant comfort across modern and legacy buildingsnot Aurora Solar
  • Wireless building system connectivity through Air-Finot 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

Trane Tracer Building Management

  • Tracer Synchrony software runs on the Tracer SC+ system controller, so the software is tied to Trane building automation hardware
  • Small and mid sized buildings are served by a separate product, Tracer Concierge, rather than the full Tracer SC+ system
  • No price, licensing model or subscription term is published on the building controls pages; the site directs buyers to a Trane sales office
  • The page states no hardware specifications or system requirements for the controllers

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

Trane Tracer Building Management

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Trane Tracer Building Management review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Aurora Solar if

  • You need 3d solar design.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want shade analysis.
Aurora Solar review

Choose Trane Tracer Building Management if

  • You need hvac control.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want energy management.
Trane Tracer Building Management review

Questions people ask

Is Aurora Solar or Trane Tracer Building Management better?
Neither clearly leads. Aurora Solar starts at $135/month and Trane Tracer Building Management at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aurora Solar or Trane Tracer Building Management?
Aurora Solar starts at $135/month and Trane Tracer Building Management at On request.
Does Aurora Solar or Trane Tracer Building Management run on more platforms?
Aurora Solar runs on Web, Api. Trane Tracer Building Management runs on Web, Mobile.
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 Trane Tracer Building Management is typically brought in for.
What can Aurora Solar do that Trane Tracer Building Management cannot?
Aurora Solar covers 3D solar design, Shade analysis, LIDAR integration, Performance simulation. Trane Tracer Building Management covers HVAC control, Energy management, Preventive maintenance, Analytics and reporting. Both handle SSL encryption.

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.

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Aurora 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.

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Aurora 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.

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