Compare Aurora Software and HelioScope 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (78.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Aurora Solar
Star Rating
(117)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Aurora SolarHelioScope
Star Rating
(19)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about HelioScopeSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Aurora Solar excels in 3D Visualization, with a score of 9.5, allowing for detailed and realistic representations of solar designs, while HelioScope's score of 5.5 indicates a significant gap in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Aurora Solar's Energy Yield Assessment capabilities are robust, scoring 9.2, which helps users accurately predict energy production, whereas HelioScope's lower score of 7.1 suggests less reliability in this critical feature.
- G2 users highlight Aurora Solar's superior Construction Planning functionality, scoring 8.3, which aids in project management, while HelioScope's score of 4.8 indicates a lack of comprehensive tools in this area.
- Users on G2 appreciate Aurora Solar's Topography Analysis feature, scoring 9.1, which provides detailed terrain insights, contrasting sharply with HelioScope's score of 3.3, indicating a significant limitation in terrain assessment.
- Reviewers say that Aurora Solar's Design & Engineering tools are highly rated at 9.1, offering advanced capabilities for solar system design, while HelioScope's score of 7.4 suggests it may not meet the needs of users looking for in-depth design features.
- Users report that Aurora Solar's Quality of Support is rated at 9.0, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, while HelioScope's score of 7.8 indicates room for improvement in customer service.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Aurora Solar
No pricing availableHelioScope
No pricing availableFree Trial
Aurora Solar
No trial information availableHelioScope
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
72
7.3
11
Ease of Use
8.9
74
8.9
12
Ease of Setup
8.9
49
8.6
6
Ease of Admin
9.2
36
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.0
73
7.8
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
39
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
69
7.1
12
Features by Category
Analysis
8.8
33
6.4
7
8.7
33
5.2
7
9.2
34
7.1
7
8.1
33
5.0
7
Functionality
8.3
33
4.8
7
9.1
33
7.4
7
9.1
33
6.0
7
9.5
33
5.5
7
Automation
9.1
33
3.3
7
8.0
32
3.8
7
8.4
32
5.5
7
8.0
31
3.8
7
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Aurora Solar
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
HelioScope
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Renewables & Environment
35.3%
Construction
18.6%
Oil & Energy
10.8%
Marketing and Advertising
3.9%
Design
3.9%
Other
27.5%
Renewables & Environment
42.1%
Oil & Energy
21.1%
Construction
10.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.3%
Management Consulting
5.3%
Other
15.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Aurora Solar
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nick A.
Verified User in Renewables & Environment
As a trained engineer and PV designer, I appreciate the accurate production estimates and the ability to utilize LIDAR during the building and designing process. The financial analysis tools, storage functions, shading/one-line documents, template...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Janet A.
Verified User in Renewables & Environment
Software glitches, stalls, blacks out and each time they upgrade their system seems to bring more issues. Maybe not worth what you pay.
HelioScope
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Prafulla K.
Verified User in Renewables & Environment
Simple interface to use. Detail wiring loss calculation
Most Helpful Critical Review
Nick A.
Verified User in Renewables & Environment
As a trained engineer and PV designer, I appreciate the accurate production estimates and the ability to utilize LIDAR during the building and designing process. The financial analysis tools, storage functions, shading/one-line documents, template...
Prafulla K.
Verified User in Renewables & Environment
Simple interface to use. Detail wiring loss calculation
Janet A.
Verified User in Renewables & Environment
Software glitches, stalls, blacks out and each time they upgrade their system seems to bring more issues. Maybe not worth what you pay.
Discussions
What is Aurora software used for?
3 comments
NK
Solar designing and modeling, estimation etcRead more
Upload new modules
1 comment
KB
Hi Zachary,
Thanks for your question. If you send over the spec sheet for this new module to support@aurorasolar.com, our Support team will be able to...Read more
What is HelioScope software used for?
1 comment
MM
Helioscope is used for different kinds & capacities of Solar Energy Systems. Grid-connected systems to be precise. Currently, the Storage system design is...Read more
HelioScope has no more discussions with answers
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