# ARKA 360, Aurora Solar vs RatedPower Comparison | | ARKA 360 | Aurora Solar | RatedPower | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 137 | 121 | 282 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (85.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (63.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (51.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial 1 License Per Month | No pricing available | Contact Us Per Year | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### ARKA 360 Pros: - Ease of Use (14 reviews) - Useful (8 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (7 reviews) - Design Issues (5 reviews) ### Aurora Solar Pros: - Ease of Use (8 reviews) - Customer Support (7 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (4 reviews) - Difficult Learning Process (2 reviews) ### RatedPower Pros: - Ease of Use (30 reviews) - Time Saving (22 reviews) Cons: - Layout Issues (18 reviews) - Missing Features (15 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | ARKA 360 | Aurora Solar | RatedPower | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 9.2 (76 reviews) | 7.9 (244 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (121 reviews) | 8.9 (78 reviews) | 8.7 (247 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (50 reviews) | 9.0 (53 reviews) | 9.0 (182 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (36 reviews) | 8.8 (71 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (33 reviews) | 8.9 (77 reviews) | 9.3 (237 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 9.5 (39 reviews) | 8.8 (71 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (32 reviews) | 9.2 (73 reviews) | 9.6 (237 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### ARKA 360 #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Basic Price: Free Trial 1 License Per Month Description: Solar CRM that helps you manage leads data, upload site survey information & order services such as Solar Sales Proposals, Permit Packages, PE Stamps. Key Features: - Lead Management - Task Management - Document Management [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/arka-360/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Aurora Solar #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### RatedPower #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Basic Price: Contact Us Per Year Description: Get the basic engineering and feasibility studies for your utility-scale plants all the way to the grid point. Includes unlimited users, projects and designs. Key Features: - PV design layout, modeling and 2D energy yield estimates - Hybridation, standalone storage and interconnection design - Unlimited email support [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/ratedpower/pricing) #### Free Trial No --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Solar Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ARKA 360** | 8.4/10 | 33 | | **Aurora Solar** | 8.7/10 | 38 | | **RatedPower** | 7.7/10 | 171 | #### Analysis | Feature | ARKA 360 | Aurora Solar | RatedPower | |---|---|---|---| | **Site Selection** | 9.0 (31 reviews) | 9.0 (37 reviews) | 8.2 (165 reviews) | | **Financial Analysis** | 7.8 (32 reviews) | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 6.8 (163 reviews) | | **Energy Yield Assessment** | 8.8 (32 reviews) | 9.1 (38 reviews) | 7.7 (165 reviews) | | **Customer Relationship Management (CRM)** | 8.5 (31 reviews) | 8.1 (37 reviews) | 7.6 (158 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | ARKA 360 | Aurora Solar | RatedPower | |---|---|---|---| | **Construction Planning** | 8.2 (29 reviews) | 8.3 (37 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Design & engineering** | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 9.2 (37 reviews) | 8.0 (169 reviews) | | **Modeling capabilities** | 8.9 (30 reviews) | 9.2 (38 reviews) | 7.8 (164 reviews) | | **3D Visualization** | 9.2 (33 reviews) | 9.6 (37 reviews) | 7.5 (160 reviews) | #### Automation | Feature | ARKA 360 | Aurora Solar | RatedPower | |---|---|---|---| | **Topography Analysis** | 8.0 (29 reviews) | 9.1 (37 reviews) | 7.7 (164 reviews) | | **Single Line Drawings** | 7.9 (29 reviews) | 7.6 (36 reviews) | 7.4 (160 reviews) | | **Layout Automation** | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 8.4 (36 reviews) | 8.2 (166 reviews) | | **Bills of Materials** | 7.6 (29 reviews) | 7.9 (35 reviews) | 7.8 (163 reviews) | ### Energy Site Selection Tools | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ARKA 360** | N/A | N/A | | **Aurora Solar** | N/A | N/A | | **RatedPower** | N/A | N/A | #### Spatial & GIS Analysis | Feature | ARKA 360 | Aurora Solar | RatedPower | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **GIS-Based Suitability Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Resource & Environmental Assessment | Feature | ARKA 360 | Aurora Solar | RatedPower | |---|---|---|---| | **Terrain & Land Use Evaluation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Environmental Risk & Constraint Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Potential Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Infrastructure & Connectivity | Feature | ARKA 360 | Aurora Solar | RatedPower | |---|---|---|---| | **Scenario Comparison & Ranking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Feasibility Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Grid Access and Transmission Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Solar Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/solar-design) **Unique to RatedPower (1):** [Energy Site Selection Tools Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/energy-site-selection-tools) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | ARKA 360 | Aurora Solar | RatedPower | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 85.9% | 63.2% | 51.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 11.8% | 31.1% | 32.8% | | **Enterprise** | 2.4% | 5.7% | 15.7% | ### By Industry #### ARKA 360 - **Renewables & Environment:** 42.0% - **Design:** 13.7% - **Construction:** 7.6% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 6.9% - **Consulting:** 4.6% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 4.6% - **Oil & Energy:** 3.8% - **Environmental Services:** 3.1% - **Architecture & Planning:** 2.3% - **Manufacturing:** 2.3% - **Other:** 9.2% #### Aurora Solar - **Renewables & Environment:** 34.9% - **Construction:** 19.8% - **Oil & Energy:** 10.4% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.8% - **Design:** 3.8% - **Consulting:** 2.8% - **Wholesale:** 2.8% - **Utilities:** 2.8% - **Computer Software:** 2.8% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.8% - **Other:** 13.2% #### RatedPower - **Renewables & Environment:** 53.9% - **Oil & Energy:** 19.0% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.2% - **Design:** 4.1% - **Utilities:** 3.3% - **Consulting:** 3.0% - **Construction:** 2.6% - **Civil Engineering:** 2.6% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.2% - **Management Consulting:** 1.1% - **Other:** 3.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to ARKA 360 - [PVcase Ground Mount](https://www.g2.com/products/pvcase-ground-mount/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (356 reviews) - [Artemis](https://www.g2.com/products/artemis-solar-artemis/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (324 reviews) - [HelioScope](https://www.g2.com/products/helioscope/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (19 reviews) - [PVsyst](https://www.g2.com/products/pvsyst/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (21 reviews) - [PV*SOL](https://www.g2.com/products/pv-sol/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (12 reviews) - [PVcase Prospect](https://www.g2.com/products/pvcase-prospect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (39 reviews) - [PVcase Roof Mount](https://www.g2.com/products/pvcase-roof-mount/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (15 reviews) - [Virto.CAD](https://www.g2.com/products/virto-cad/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (25 reviews) - [EagleView](https://www.g2.com/products/eagleview-eagleview/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (14 reviews) - [PVFARM](https://www.g2.com/products/pvfarm/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (14 reviews) ### Alternatives to Aurora Solar - [PVcase Ground Mount](https://www.g2.com/products/pvcase-ground-mount/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (356 reviews) - [Artemis](https://www.g2.com/products/artemis-solar-artemis/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (324 reviews) - [PV*SOL](https://www.g2.com/products/pv-sol/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (12 reviews) - [PVsyst](https://www.g2.com/products/pvsyst/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (21 reviews) - [EagleView](https://www.g2.com/products/eagleview-eagleview/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (14 reviews) - [PVcase Roof Mount](https://www.g2.com/products/pvcase-roof-mount/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (15 reviews) - [PVcase Prospect](https://www.g2.com/products/pvcase-prospect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (39 reviews) - [Solargraf](https://www.g2.com/products/solargraf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (4 reviews) - [OpenSolar](https://www.g2.com/products/opensolar/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (3 reviews) - [Virto.CAD](https://www.g2.com/products/virto-cad/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (25 reviews) ### Alternatives to RatedPower - [PVcase Ground Mount](https://www.g2.com/products/pvcase-ground-mount/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (356 reviews) - [Artemis](https://www.g2.com/products/artemis-solar-artemis/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (324 reviews) - [PVsyst](https://www.g2.com/products/pvsyst/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (21 reviews) - [HelioScope](https://www.g2.com/products/helioscope/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (19 reviews) - [PV*SOL](https://www.g2.com/products/pv-sol/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (12 reviews) - [PVcase Prospect](https://www.g2.com/products/pvcase-prospect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (39 reviews) - [EagleView](https://www.g2.com/products/eagleview-eagleview/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (14 reviews) - [Virto.CAD](https://www.g2.com/products/virto-cad/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (25 reviews) - [PVcase Roof Mount](https://www.g2.com/products/pvcase-roof-mount/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (15 reviews) - [PVFARM](https://www.g2.com/products/pvfarm/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (14 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### ARKA 360 No discussions available for this product. ### Aurora Solar - Title: [What is Aurora software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-aurora-software-used-for) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Aurora Software is used by the front end, planning, and back end processes for Residential and Commercial Solar Projects. Aurora accelerates every..." - Title: [How accurate is Aurora Solar?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-accurate-is-aurora-solar) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "I don't know the answer" - Title: [Upload new modules](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51457-upload-new-modules) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "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..." ### RatedPower - Title: [Is it possible to have a tool for interconnection settings and calculations?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-possible-to-have-a-tool-for-interconnection-settings-and-calculations) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user." - Title: [Would Ratedpower launch a type of online user forum to boost user community growth?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/would-ratedpower-launch-a-type-of-online-user-forum-to-boost-user-community-growth) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "A community forum for technical support and engagement with the solar engineers folks is something we've thought about in the past. While there is not..." - Title: [When are you expecting to allow a mix of watt classes for design?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-are-you-expecting-to-allow-a-mix-of-watt-classes-for-design) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/arka-360-vs-aurora-solar-vs-ratedpower)