# Top 10 SOL CAD PV Alternatives & Competitors
**Average Rating:** 4.0/5
**Total Number of Reviews:** 1
Looking for alternatives or competitors to SOL CAD PV? Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to SOL CAD PV include ease of use and reliability. The best overall SOL CAD PV alternative is PVcase Ground Mount. Other similar apps like SOL CAD PV are Artemis, RatedPower, ARKA 360, and Aurora Solar. SOL CAD PV alternatives can be found in [Solar Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/solar-design) but may also be in [Energy Site Selection Tools Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/energy-site-selection-tools).


## Best Paid & Free Alternatives to SOL CAD PV
  - [PVcase Ground Mount](https://www.g2.com/products/pvcase-ground-mount/reviews)
  - [Artemis](https://www.g2.com/products/artemis-solar-artemis/reviews)
  - [RatedPower](https://www.g2.com/products/ratedpower/reviews)
  - [ARKA 360](https://www.g2.com/products/arka-360/reviews)
  - [Aurora Solar](https://www.g2.com/products/aurora-solar/reviews)
  - [PVcase Prospect](https://www.g2.com/products/pvcase-prospect/reviews)
  - [Virto.CAD](https://www.g2.com/products/virto-cad/reviews)
  - [PVsyst](https://www.g2.com/products/pvsyst/reviews)
  - [HelioScope](https://www.g2.com/products/helioscope/reviews)
  - [PVcase Roof Mount](https://www.g2.com/products/pvcase-roof-mount/reviews)

## Top 10 Alternatives to SOL CAD PV Recently Reviewed By G2 Community
Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how SOL CAD PV stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, and find the best product for your business.


  ### 1. [PVcase Ground Mount](https://www.g2.com/products/pvcase-ground-mount/reviews)
By PVcase
**Average Rating:** 4.7/5
**Total Reviews:** 360
PVcase is an AutoCAD plugin for utility-scale PV plant design. It covers layout design —including basic and detailed engineering— until inverters. It's developed for PV engineers.


Categories in common with SOL CAD PV: [Solar Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/solar-design)

**Compare:** [SOL CAD PV vs PVcase Ground Mount](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-ground-mount-vs-sol-cad-pv)
**Compare PVcase Ground Mount with other alternatives:**
- [PVcase Ground Mount vs Artemis](https://www.g2.com/compare/artemis-solar-artemis-vs-pvcase-ground-mount)
- [PVcase Ground Mount vs RatedPower](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-ground-mount-vs-ratedpower)
- [PVcase Ground Mount vs ARKA 360](https://www.g2.com/compare/arka-360-vs-pvcase-ground-mount)
- [PVcase Ground Mount vs Aurora Solar](https://www.g2.com/compare/aurora-solar-vs-pvcase-ground-mount)
- [PVcase Ground Mount vs PVcase Prospect](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-ground-mount-vs-pvcase-prospect)
- [PVcase Ground Mount vs Virto.CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-ground-mount-vs-virto-cad)
- [PVcase Ground Mount vs PVsyst](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-ground-mount-vs-pvsyst)
- [PVcase Ground Mount vs HelioScope](https://www.g2.com/compare/helioscope-vs-pvcase-ground-mount)
- [PVcase Ground Mount vs PVcase Roof Mount](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-ground-mount-vs-pvcase-roof-mount)

  ### 2. [Artemis](https://www.g2.com/products/artemis-solar-artemis/reviews)
By ArtemisPower
**Average Rating:** 4.9/5
**Total Reviews:** 343
The fastest-growing solar and battery storage software.


Categories in common with SOL CAD PV: [Solar Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/solar-design)

**Compare:** [SOL CAD PV vs Artemis](https://www.g2.com/compare/artemis-solar-artemis-vs-sol-cad-pv)
**Compare Artemis with other alternatives:**
- [Artemis vs PVcase Ground Mount](https://www.g2.com/compare/artemis-solar-artemis-vs-pvcase-ground-mount)
- [Artemis vs RatedPower](https://www.g2.com/compare/artemis-solar-artemis-vs-ratedpower)
- [Artemis vs ARKA 360](https://www.g2.com/compare/arka-360-vs-artemis-solar-artemis)
- [Artemis vs Aurora Solar](https://www.g2.com/compare/artemis-solar-artemis-vs-aurora-solar)
- [Artemis vs PVcase Prospect](https://www.g2.com/compare/artemis-solar-artemis-vs-pvcase-prospect)
- [Artemis vs Virto.CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/artemis-solar-artemis-vs-virto-cad)
- [Artemis vs PVsyst](https://www.g2.com/compare/artemis-solar-artemis-vs-pvsyst)
- [Artemis vs HelioScope](https://www.g2.com/compare/artemis-solar-artemis-vs-helioscope)
- [Artemis vs PVcase Roof Mount](https://www.g2.com/compare/artemis-solar-artemis-vs-pvcase-roof-mount)

  ### 3. [RatedPower](https://www.g2.com/products/ratedpower/reviews)
By Enverus
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5
**Total Reviews:** 282
When talking about utility-scale PV plant engineering, design time matters. It’s hard to keep the LCOE low, the ROI high, and win solar projects in a fiercely competitive market. pvDesign is the a cloud-based software which automates the study, analysis, design and engineering of PV plants. Customers report a 5% decrease in LCOE.


Categories in common with SOL CAD PV: [Solar Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/solar-design)

**Compare:** [SOL CAD PV vs RatedPower](https://www.g2.com/compare/ratedpower-vs-sol-cad-pv)
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- [RatedPower vs PVcase Ground Mount](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-ground-mount-vs-ratedpower)
- [RatedPower vs Artemis](https://www.g2.com/compare/artemis-solar-artemis-vs-ratedpower)
- [RatedPower vs ARKA 360](https://www.g2.com/compare/arka-360-vs-ratedpower)
- [RatedPower vs Aurora Solar](https://www.g2.com/compare/aurora-solar-vs-ratedpower)
- [RatedPower vs PVcase Prospect](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-prospect-vs-ratedpower)
- [RatedPower vs Virto.CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/ratedpower-vs-virto-cad)
- [RatedPower vs PVsyst](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvsyst-vs-ratedpower)
- [RatedPower vs HelioScope](https://www.g2.com/compare/helioscope-vs-ratedpower)
- [RatedPower vs PVcase Roof Mount](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-roof-mount-vs-ratedpower)

  ### 4. [ARKA 360](https://www.g2.com/products/arka-360/reviews)
By Arka Energy
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Reviews:** 137
ARKA 360 is a versatile software and services platform tailored for solar installers. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools to streamline the entire solar business operation. From advanced solar design software and efficient lead management to rapid sales support and in-depth financial analysis, ARKA 360 empowers solar professionals to create, manage, and sell solar projects with precision and efficiency. It also simplifies the compliance process with ready-made permit packages and professional engineer stamps. With support for NEM 3.0 and integrated storage solutions, ARKA 360 ensures that solar investments are future-proof and adaptable in the ever-evolving renewable energy landscape.


Categories in common with SOL CAD PV: [Solar Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/solar-design)

**Compare:** [SOL CAD PV vs ARKA 360](https://www.g2.com/compare/arka-360-vs-sol-cad-pv)
**Compare ARKA 360 with other alternatives:**
- [ARKA 360 vs PVcase Ground Mount](https://www.g2.com/compare/arka-360-vs-pvcase-ground-mount)
- [ARKA 360 vs Artemis](https://www.g2.com/compare/arka-360-vs-artemis-solar-artemis)
- [ARKA 360 vs RatedPower](https://www.g2.com/compare/arka-360-vs-ratedpower)
- [ARKA 360 vs Aurora Solar](https://www.g2.com/compare/arka-360-vs-aurora-solar)
- [ARKA 360 vs PVcase Prospect](https://www.g2.com/compare/arka-360-vs-pvcase-prospect)
- [ARKA 360 vs Virto.CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/arka-360-vs-virto-cad)
- [ARKA 360 vs PVsyst](https://www.g2.com/compare/arka-360-vs-pvsyst)
- [ARKA 360 vs HelioScope](https://www.g2.com/compare/arka-360-vs-helioscope)
- [ARKA 360 vs PVcase Roof Mount](https://www.g2.com/compare/arka-360-vs-pvcase-roof-mount)

  ### 5. [Aurora Solar](https://www.g2.com/products/aurora-solar/reviews)
By Aurora Solar
**Average Rating:** 4.7/5
**Total Reviews:** 121
Aurora Solar develops cloud-based software that enables sophisticated solar PV engineering design, provides workflow management functionality and facilitates sales and customer acquisition for solar installers and financiers.


Categories in common with SOL CAD PV: [Solar Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/solar-design)

**Compare:** [SOL CAD PV vs Aurora Solar](https://www.g2.com/compare/aurora-solar-vs-sol-cad-pv)
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- [Aurora Solar vs PVcase Ground Mount](https://www.g2.com/compare/aurora-solar-vs-pvcase-ground-mount)
- [Aurora Solar vs Artemis](https://www.g2.com/compare/artemis-solar-artemis-vs-aurora-solar)
- [Aurora Solar vs RatedPower](https://www.g2.com/compare/aurora-solar-vs-ratedpower)
- [Aurora Solar vs ARKA 360](https://www.g2.com/compare/arka-360-vs-aurora-solar)
- [Aurora Solar vs PVcase Prospect](https://www.g2.com/compare/aurora-solar-vs-pvcase-prospect)
- [Aurora Solar vs Virto.CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/aurora-solar-vs-virto-cad)
- [Aurora Solar vs PVsyst](https://www.g2.com/compare/aurora-solar-vs-pvsyst)
- [Aurora Solar vs HelioScope](https://www.g2.com/compare/aurora-solar-vs-helioscope)
- [Aurora Solar vs PVcase Roof Mount](https://www.g2.com/compare/aurora-solar-vs-pvcase-roof-mount)

  ### 6. [PVcase Prospect](https://www.g2.com/products/pvcase-prospect/reviews)
By PVcase
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5
**Total Reviews:** 39
PVcase Prospect is a sophisticated site assessment tool tailored for renewable energy developers, specifically designed to address the complexities associated with early-stage development and site selection.


Categories in common with SOL CAD PV: [Solar Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/solar-design)

**Compare:** [SOL CAD PV vs PVcase Prospect](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-prospect-vs-sol-cad-pv)
**Compare PVcase Prospect with other alternatives:**
- [PVcase Prospect vs PVcase Ground Mount](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-ground-mount-vs-pvcase-prospect)
- [PVcase Prospect vs Artemis](https://www.g2.com/compare/artemis-solar-artemis-vs-pvcase-prospect)
- [PVcase Prospect vs RatedPower](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-prospect-vs-ratedpower)
- [PVcase Prospect vs ARKA 360](https://www.g2.com/compare/arka-360-vs-pvcase-prospect)
- [PVcase Prospect vs Aurora Solar](https://www.g2.com/compare/aurora-solar-vs-pvcase-prospect)
- [PVcase Prospect vs Virto.CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-prospect-vs-virto-cad)
- [PVcase Prospect vs PVsyst](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-prospect-vs-pvsyst)
- [PVcase Prospect vs HelioScope](https://www.g2.com/compare/helioscope-vs-pvcase-prospect)
- [PVcase Prospect vs PVcase Roof Mount](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-prospect-vs-pvcase-roof-mount)

  ### 7. [Virto.CAD](https://www.g2.com/products/virto-cad/reviews)
By Virto Solar
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 25
Virto.CAD is our renowned solar PV design tool for AutoCAD or BricsCAD (BIM) programs. It allows leading EPC, engineering firms and developers in the solar industry to create detailed drawings and calculations for commercial rooftop and utility-scale ground-mounted solar plants.


Categories in common with SOL CAD PV: [Solar Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/solar-design)

**Compare:** [SOL CAD PV vs Virto.CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/sol-cad-pv-vs-virto-cad)
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- [Virto.CAD vs PVcase Ground Mount](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-ground-mount-vs-virto-cad)
- [Virto.CAD vs Artemis](https://www.g2.com/compare/artemis-solar-artemis-vs-virto-cad)
- [Virto.CAD vs RatedPower](https://www.g2.com/compare/ratedpower-vs-virto-cad)
- [Virto.CAD vs ARKA 360](https://www.g2.com/compare/arka-360-vs-virto-cad)
- [Virto.CAD vs Aurora Solar](https://www.g2.com/compare/aurora-solar-vs-virto-cad)
- [Virto.CAD vs PVcase Prospect](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-prospect-vs-virto-cad)
- [Virto.CAD vs PVsyst](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvsyst-vs-virto-cad)
- [Virto.CAD vs HelioScope](https://www.g2.com/compare/helioscope-vs-virto-cad)
- [Virto.CAD vs PVcase Roof Mount](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-roof-mount-vs-virto-cad)

  ### 8. [PVsyst](https://www.g2.com/products/pvsyst/reviews)
By Pvsyst
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 21
PVsyst is a comprehensive software package designed for the study, sizing, and data analysis of photovoltaic (PV) systems. It caters to various configurations, including grid-connected, stand-alone, and pumping systems, making it a versatile tool for solar energy professionals. Key Features and Functionality: - System Design and Simulation: PVsyst offers detailed system design capabilities, allowing users to model PV systems with precision. It includes tools for defining system components, analyzing shading impacts through 3D modeling, and simulating energy production under various conditions. - Extensive Databases: The software provides access to comprehensive databases of meteorological data and PV system components, including modules and inverters, facilitating accurate simulations and system configurations. - Performance Analysis: PVsyst enables in-depth performance analysis by calculating energy yields, identifying potential losses, and assessing system efficiency. It supports the evaluation of factors such as shading, soiling, and thermal behavior, ensuring a thorough understanding of system performance. - Economic Evaluation: The software includes tools for financial analysis, allowing users to assess the economic viability of PV projects through metrics like Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) and Net Present Value (NPV). - User-Friendly Interface: PVsyst features an intuitive interface with a detailed help menu, guiding users through project development and facilitating ease of use for both beginners and experienced professionals. Primary Value and User Solutions: PVsyst empowers architects, engineers, and researchers to design and analyze PV systems with high accuracy and efficiency. By providing detailed simulations and performance assessments, it aids in optimizing system configurations, predicting energy yields, and ensuring the financial feasibility of solar projects. The software's comprehensive approach addresses the complexities of PV system design, offering solutions that enhance project planning, execution, and long-term performance.


Categories in common with SOL CAD PV: [Solar Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/solar-design)

**Compare:** [SOL CAD PV vs PVsyst](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvsyst-vs-sol-cad-pv)
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- [PVsyst vs PVcase Prospect](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-prospect-vs-pvsyst)
- [PVsyst vs Virto.CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvsyst-vs-virto-cad)
- [PVsyst vs HelioScope](https://www.g2.com/compare/helioscope-vs-pvsyst)
- [PVsyst vs PVcase Roof Mount](https://www.g2.com/compare/pvcase-roof-mount-vs-pvsyst)

  ### 9. [HelioScope](https://www.g2.com/products/helioscope/reviews)
By Aurora Solar
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 19
A web-based sales and design tool for solar professionals. It features a 3D design engine and energy yield simulation, a detailed financial calculator and drag-and-drop proposal editor.


Categories in common with SOL CAD PV: [Solar Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/solar-design)

**Compare:** [SOL CAD PV vs HelioScope](https://www.g2.com/compare/helioscope-vs-sol-cad-pv)
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- [HelioScope vs PVcase Prospect](https://www.g2.com/compare/helioscope-vs-pvcase-prospect)
- [HelioScope vs Virto.CAD](https://www.g2.com/compare/helioscope-vs-virto-cad)
- [HelioScope vs PVsyst](https://www.g2.com/compare/helioscope-vs-pvsyst)
- [HelioScope vs PVcase Roof Mount](https://www.g2.com/compare/helioscope-vs-pvcase-roof-mount)

  ### 10. [PVcase Roof Mount](https://www.g2.com/products/pvcase-roof-mount/reviews)
By PVcase
**Average Rating:** 4.7/5
**Total Reviews:** 15
PVcase is a next generation PV software company. Driven by engineering know-how and cutting edge development team, we change the rules when it comes to solar design operations worldwide. Our customer base extends from Europe to North and South Americas, Asia and Australia, rapidly adding new customers with every software iteration. PVcase's approach to utility scale solar layout design strives to become the new industry standard as the PV industry is forced to evolve in an environment with significantly reduced subsidies. Our focus on automation and accuracy from the very earliest stages of planning, incorporating 3D topographical data points to simulate the actual location of the solar plant, allows our customers to be able to compete for and win more projects by delivering greater yields. PVcase’s automation plug-in for AutoCAD has already been used to design over 3 GW of projects by some of the world’s largest players in solar renewable energy. With our extensive experience in the solar design industry we see other opportunities to optimize and create efficiencies in other aspects of the evaluation and planning of commercial and utility scale PV projects and have several other products in the development process.


Categories in common with SOL CAD PV: [Solar Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/solar-design)

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