Compare Aurora Software and RatedPower 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (51.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Contact Us Per Year
Aurora Solar
Star Rating
(121)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Aurora SolarRatedPower
Star Rating
(282)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Aurora Solar excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface for solar design. Features like 3D modeling and LiDAR integration make it easy for users to implement and navigate the software effectively.
- Users say RatedPower stands out for its comprehensive documentation capabilities, generating a complete set of reports and layouts that are ready for immediate use. This feature significantly enhances productivity, especially for those working on utility-scale PV plants.
- According to verified reviews, Aurora Solar's customer support is frequently praised for its responsiveness and effectiveness. Users appreciate the online chat feature that provides quick solutions, making it a reliable partner in the design process.
- Reviewers mention that RatedPower's ease of use is a major advantage, allowing users to quickly generate layouts and financial plans with just a few clicks. This efficiency is particularly beneficial for teams looking to streamline their workflow.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Aurora Solar has a higher satisfaction score overall, RatedPower has a larger volume of recent reviews, indicating a more active user base and ongoing improvements to the software based on user feedback.
- Users report that both products have strong capabilities in design and engineering, but Aurora Solar's superior ratings in areas like energy yield assessment and modeling capabilities suggest it may be better suited for users focused on detailed solar project analysis.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Aurora Solar
No pricing availableRatedPower
Basic
Contact Us
Per Year
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.
- PV design layout, modeling and 2D energy yield estimates
- Hybridation, standalone storage and interconnection design
- Unlimited email support
Free Trial
Aurora Solar
No trial information availableRatedPower
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
76
7.9
244
Ease of Use
8.9
78
8.7
247
Ease of Setup
9.0
53
9.0
182
Ease of Admin
9.2
36
8.8
71
Quality of Support
8.9
77
9.3
237
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
39
8.8
71
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
73
9.6
237
Features by Category
Analysis
9.0
37
8.2
165
8.6
37
6.8
163
9.1
38
7.7
165
8.1
37
7.6
158
Functionality
8.3
37
Feature Not Available
9.2
37
8.0
169
9.2
38
7.8
164
9.6
37
7.5
160
Automation
9.1
37
7.7
164
7.6
36
7.4
160
8.4
36
8.2
166
7.9
35
7.8
163
Spatial & GIS Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resource & Environmental Assessment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Aurora Solar and RatedPower are categorized as Solar Design
Unique Categories
Aurora Solar has no unique categories
RatedPower is categorized as Energy Site Selection Tools
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
34.9%
Construction
19.8%
Oil & Energy
10.4%
Marketing and Advertising
3.8%
Design
3.8%
Other
27.4%
Renewables & Environment
53.9%
Oil & Energy
19.0%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.2%
Design
4.1%
Utilities
3.3%
Other
14.5%
Discussions
What is Aurora software used for?
3 Comments
SM
Aurora Software is used by the front end, planning, and back end processes for Residential and Commercial Solar Projects. Aurora accelerates every...Read 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
Is it possible to have a tool for interconnection settings and calculations?
2 Comments
IN
Comment deleted by user.Read more
Would Ratedpower launch a type of online user forum to boost user community growth?
2 Comments
EG
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...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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