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Best Solar Software 2026
Facts read 24 Sep 2026 – 8 Oct 2026
Solar tools cover photovoltaic design and simulation, financial modeling, proposal creation, permit documentation, system monitoring and deployment tasks. They provide ways to compare workflows for solar projects.
The standings: top 10
| Name | Record score | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aurora Solar | 5.5 | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 02 SolarEdge Go | 4.8 | Android, iPhone & iPad | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 03 System Advisor Model (SAM) | 3.2 | Windows, Mac, Linux | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 04 archelios Suite | 2.9 | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 05 Solar-Log WEB | 2.8 | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Scanifly | 2.7 | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 07 BlueSol | 2.4 | Windows, Mac | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 08 PVcase | 2.4 | Web, Windows | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Pvneo | 2.3 | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 10 PVsyst | 2.3 | Windows | 24 Sep 2026 |
The list sets out free-plan availability, entry-level paid pricing, supported platforms and capabilities in design, modeling, proposals, monitoring, permits and deployment. Entries follow the latest maker-published details and are not scored.
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SolarEdge Go
SolarEdge Go is for installers working with residential or commercial PV sites and fleets.
AndroidiPhone & iPad Record4.8 Visit
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System Advisor Model (SAM)
WindowsMacLinux Record3.2 Visit
04
archelios Suite
Web Record2.9 Visit
05
Solar-Log WEB
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record2.8 Visit
Before you choose
Check the plan before the price
SolarEdge Go and archelios Suite are the entries with free plans; the remaining tools show paid plans, trials or pricing on request.
Examples of published entry prices are €990 per year for archelios Suite, $159 per user per month for Aurora Solar, $299 per user per month on an annual Energy Toolbase plan, 25 CHF a year for PVsyst and €12,000 for Solargis Evaluate.
Match the design workflow
PV design and simulation are comparison fields for this list. Check which tool fits the way you model photovoltaic systems and prepare project details.
PVsyst and PV*SOL run on Windows. PVcase is offered for web and Windows, and the list also includes Android, iOS, macOS and API options.
Review financial modeling needs
Financial modeling is one of the listed comparison fields. Look for a workflow that fits the financial assumptions and outputs your project requires.
Before choosing a plan, weigh its published starting price or trial terms against the work you need to complete.
Plan documents and proposals
Proposal builder and permit documentation are separate comparison fields. Check whether the workflow covers customer-facing proposals, permit files or both.
If a tool lists a trial, use that access to review the documents it can produce before selecting a paid plan.
Consider operations after design
After design, compare system-monitoring and deployment-platform support with how you manage installed systems.
GPM Horizon lists web support; other entries list Windows, Android, iOS, macOS or API access, depending on the tool.
Questions
Is solar software available with a free plan?
SolarEdge Go and archelios Suite list free plans, while the other entries show paid plans, trials or pricing on request.
Which solar software offers a free trial?
BlueSol shows a 15-day trial; Energy Toolbase and PVneo show 14-day trials; PVsyst shows a 30-day trial.
Which solar software runs on Windows?
Windows support is listed for PVcase, PV*SOL and PVsyst.
Does solar software support web access?
PVcase and GPM Horizon list web support. The comparison also includes Android, iOS, macOS and API availability.
What capabilities can I compare?
You can compare PV design and simulation, financial modeling, proposal building, system monitoring, permit documentation and deployment platforms.
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