Compare Aurora Software and RatedPower 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Contact Us 10 projects Per Year
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 SolarRatedPower
Star Rating
(202)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 10 projects Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Aurora Solar excels in "3D Visualization," with a score of 9.5, allowing for a more immersive design experience, while RatedPower's score of 7.6 indicates a less robust offering in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Aurora Solar's "Financial Analysis" feature is highly rated at 8.7, providing detailed insights that help users make informed decisions, whereas RatedPower's lower score of 6.6 suggests it may lack depth in financial modeling.
- G2 users highlight Aurora Solar's superior "Energy Yield Assessment" capabilities, scoring 9.2, which helps in accurately predicting energy production, compared to RatedPower's score of 7.8, indicating a less reliable assessment tool.
- Users on G2 appreciate Aurora Solar's "Design & Engineering" functionality, rated at 9.1, which offers advanced tools for creating efficient solar designs, while RatedPower's score of 8.1 shows it may not provide the same level of sophistication.
- Reviewers say that Aurora Solar's "Topography Analysis" feature, with a score of 9.1, is particularly useful for site selection, whereas RatedPower's score of 7.7 suggests it may not be as effective in analyzing site conditions.
- Users report that Aurora Solar's "Construction Planning" feature, rated at 8.3, is more comprehensive than RatedPower's 7.0, indicating that Aurora provides better tools for managing project timelines and resources.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Aurora Solar
No pricing availableRatedPower
Essentials
Contact Us
10 projects Per Year
Put the power of the world’s #1 solar software to work, at a price that works for you. Best for SMB with a limited project pipeline.
- 10 projects
- Unlimited designs
- Unlimited users
Free Trial
Aurora Solar
No trial information availableRatedPower
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
72
8.0
173
Ease of Use
8.9
74
8.9
175
Ease of Setup
8.9
49
9.1
111
Ease of Admin
9.2
36
8.8
52
Quality of Support
9.0
73
9.3
168
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
39
8.9
52
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
69
9.7
168
Features by Category
Analysis
8.8
33
8.4
99
8.7
33
6.9
97
9.2
34
7.8
99
8.1
33
7.7
97
Functionality
8.3
33
Feature Not Available
9.1
33
8.2
99
9.1
33
7.9
98
9.5
33
7.5
98
Automation
9.1
33
7.9
99
8.0
32
7.7
98
8.4
32
8.5
99
8.0
31
8.0
99
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Aurora Solar
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
RatedPower
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
52.8%
Oil & Energy
20.3%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.1%
Utilities
3.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
3.0%
Other
16.2%
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.
RatedPower
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Luiz R.
Verified User in Renewables & Environment
The ease of use of the tool and the speed of delivery of results
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Business Supplies and Equipment
The shading losses details. It seems that the software is not quite accurate when specifying or even calculating shading losses, wether between rows or far shading losses.
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...
Luiz R.
Verified User in Renewables & Environment
The ease of use of the tool and the speed of delivery of results
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.
Verified User in Business Supplies and Equipment
The shading losses details. It seems that the software is not quite accurate when specifying or even calculating shading losses, wether between rows or far shading losses.
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
Would Ratedpower launch a type of online user forum to boost user community growth?
2 comments
XZ
An active and growing user community, either in the form of an online forum or other forms, is very helpful for regular users to share their insights or...Read more
Is it possible to have a tool for interconnection settings and calculations?
2 comments
IN
Hello Victor Alexi,
We are planning to launch the overhead line, hopefully by the end of the second quarter this year. For this overhead line, you will be...Read more
When are you expecting to allow a mix of watt classes for design?
1 comment
Official Response from RatedPower
Hello Sergio,
A number of our clients agree with your suggestion.
This development is currently in our backlog. Although, right now, we don't have a...Read more
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