BlueSol vs Solarius-PV

BlueSol7.0Visit SPSolarius-PV6.7Visit

Higher score BlueSol #7 in Solar Software 7.0/10 15-day trial ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit BlueSol

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SP Solarius-PV #8 in Solar Software 6.7/10 From €599 · 30-day trial ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Solarius-PV

• BlueSol fits best

  Desktop users designing and documenting PV systems

• Solarius-PV fits best

  BIM-oriented teams needing detailed PV design

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Side by side

Feature	BlueSol 7.0/10 Visit ↗	SPSolarius-PV 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.0	6.7
Ranking	#7 in Solar Software	#8 in Solar Software
Best for	Desktop users designing and documenting PV systems	BIM-oriented teams needing detailed PV design
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Free trial length	15 days	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Phone
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BlueSol 3/5 · Solarius-PV 2/5
PV design & simulation	✓	✓
Financial modeling	✓	✓
Proposal builder	Not published	—
System monitoring	Not published	—
Permit documentation	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Deployment platform	Desktop	Desktop
Our review
Pros	Designs grid-connected, stand-alone and AC/DC-coupled storage systems Combines shading analysis, production simulation and economic modeling Generates editable electrical schemes and project reports	Combines 3D/BIM modeling with irradiation and shading analysis Automates generator configuration, cable sizing and single-line diagrams Includes financial analysis and technical project-document generation
Cons	Desktop deployment rules out a native browser-based workflow macOS use requires a virtual machine running Windows The lifetime license applies only to the purchased version	Runs on Windows only Costs €599 as a one-time purchase Focused on design and documentation, not monitoring portals or proposal building
Our verdict	BlueSol Design is desktop software for designing and documenting photovoltaic systems, aimed at small and mid-market teams working on PV projects. It supports grid-connected, stand-alone and AC/DC-coupled storage configurations, with array… Read the review →	Solarius-PV is desktop software for designing and sizing grid-connected photovoltaic systems. ACCA software positions it for engineers, architects, installers and other construction professionals, with workflows for roofs, façades,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• BlueSol — where it wins

  • Designs grid-connected, stand-alone and AC/DC-coupled storage systems
  • Combines shading analysis, production simulation and economic modeling
  • Generates editable electrical schemes and project reports

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop deployment rules out a native browser-based workflow
  • macOS use requires a virtual machine running Windows
  • The lifetime license applies only to the purchased version

• Solarius-PV — where it wins

  • Combines 3D/BIM modeling with irradiation and shading analysis
  • Automates generator configuration, cable sizing and single-line diagrams
  • Includes financial analysis and technical project-document generation

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows only
  • Costs €599 as a one-time purchase
  • Focused on design and documentation, not monitoring portals or proposal building

• BlueSol7.0/10 · 15-day trial

  A desktop PV design tool spanning system simulation, financial analysis and project documentation.

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• SPSolarius-PV6.7/10 · From €599 · 30-day trial

  A Windows desktop PV design tool for teams working across BIM, electrical sizing and project economics.

  Visit Solarius-PVFull verdict →