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Head-to-head · Electrical Design Software

ETAP vs Bentley promis.e

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score ETAP #1 in Electrical Design Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ETAP
Bentley promis.e #11 in Electrical Design Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Try Bentley promis.e

ETAP leads on 0 checks, Bentley promis.e on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreETAP · 8.9/10
  • Free trialonly ETAP
  • Most featuresETAP · 4 of 4

ETAP scores higher on our rubric for electrical design software: 8.9 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #11.

On electrical simulation, ETAP gives you Advanced where Bentley promis.e offers None. On deployment, ETAP gives you Hybrid where Bentley promis.e offers Desktop.

ETAP is the better fit for power-system engineering teams needing field workflows. Bentley promis.e is the better fit for industrial electrical schematics and PLC projects.

  • ETAP fits best

    Power-system engineering teams needing field workflows

  • Bentley promis.e fits best

    Industrial electrical schematics and PLC projects

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Side by side

Feature ETAP 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Bentley promis.e 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.9
Ranking #1 in Electrical Design Software #11 in Electrical Design Software
Best for Power-system engineering teams needing field workflows Industrial electrical schematics and PLC projects
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Desktop, Cloud, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Windows
Support Phone, Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ETAP 4/4 · Bentley promis.e 3/4
Schematic capture ✓ ✓
Panel design ✓ ✓
Standards libraries ✓ ✓
MCAD integration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Electrical simulation Advanced None
Deployment Hybrid Desktop
Our review
Pros
  • Combines single-line modeling with load-flow and short-circuit analysis
  • Supports coordination, harmonics, cable sizing, and panel schedules
  • Connects desktop, web, mobile, APIs, and engineering software
  • Automates wiring, cross-referencing, validation, and error checking
  • Generates PLC schematics, addressing, panels, BOMs, and reports
  • Supports standards-based symbols, wire sizing, and cable calculations
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales quote rather than published numeric prices
  • Advanced protection and harmonics features require higher plans
  • The 30-day offer is a trial/demo, not a perpetual free plan
  • Windows-only desktop deployment limits platform flexibility
  • No electrical simulation is included
  • The 12-month subscription starts at MYR 19,370
Our verdict

ETAP is an electrical power-system software platform for utilities, infrastructure, buildings, industrial organizations, transportation operators, and engineering teams. Its scope covers intelligent single-line diagram modeling, load-flow…

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Bentley promis.e is desktop electrical design software for engineers, designers, and project teams creating industrial machine controls and complex electrical systems. Its scope covers intelligent schematic authoring, automated wiring and…

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  1. ETAPElectrical Design Software 8.9Pricing on request · 30-day trial
  2. Bentley promis.eElectrical Design Software 7.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ETAP — where it wins

    • Combines single-line modeling with load-flow and short-circuit analysis
    • Supports coordination, harmonics, cable sizing, and panel schedules
    • Connects desktop, web, mobile, APIs, and engineering software

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales quote rather than published numeric prices
    • Advanced protection and harmonics features require higher plans
    • The 30-day offer is a trial/demo, not a perpetual free plan

  • Bentley promis.e — where it wins

    • Automates wiring, cross-referencing, validation, and error checking
    • Generates PLC schematics, addressing, panels, BOMs, and reports
    • Supports standards-based symbols, wire sizing, and cable calculations

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only desktop deployment limits platform flexibility
    • No electrical simulation is included
    • The 12-month subscription starts at MYR 19,370
  • ETAP8.9/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A broad electrical engineering platform for modeling, analysis, field workflows, and automation.

    Visit ETAPFull verdict →
  • Bentley promis.e7.9/10 · Paid

    A deep Windows desktop tool for industrial schematics, PLCs, panels, and reporting.

    Try Bentley promis.eFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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