PVsyst vs Solarius-PV

PVsyst7.3Visit SPSolarius-PV6.7Visit

Higher score PVsyst #5 in Solar Software 7.3/10 From 25 CHF/yr · 30-day trial ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit PVsyst

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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

• PVsyst fits best

  Modelers needing detailed PV simulation and analysis

• Solarius-PV fits best

  BIM-oriented teams needing detailed PV design

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Side by side

Feature	PVsyst 7.3/10 Visit ↗	SPSolarius-PV 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.3	6.7
Ranking	#5 in Solar Software	#8 in Solar Software
Best for	Modelers needing detailed PV simulation and analysis	BIM-oriented teams needing detailed PV design
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Phone
Integrations	7 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PVsyst 2/5 · Solarius-PV 2/5
PV design & simulation	✓	✓
Financial modeling	✓	✓
Proposal builder	—	—
System monitoring	—	—
Permit documentation	—	Not published
Specs
Deployment platform	Desktop	Desktop
Our review
Pros	Models grid-connected, standalone and pumping PV systems Detailed shading, storage, loss and financial analysis CLI automation plus multiple meteorological data sources	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	Windows desktop software limits operating-system flexibility Professional license costs 700 CHF per year Reports carry watermarks or generic manufacturers on lower tiers	Runs on Windows only Costs €599 as a one-time purchase Focused on design and documentation, not monitoring portals or proposal building
Our verdict	PVsyst is desktop software for designing, simulating and analyzing photovoltaic systems. It serves solar professionals modeling grid-connected, standalone and pumping projects, from system sizing through annual energy, loss and economic… 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

• PVsyst — where it wins

  • Models grid-connected, standalone and pumping PV systems
  • Detailed shading, storage, loss and financial analysis
  • CLI automation plus multiple meteorological data sources

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows desktop software limits operating-system flexibility
  • Professional license costs 700 CHF per year
  • Reports carry watermarks or generic manufacturers on lower tiers

• 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

• PVsyst7.3/10 · From 25 CHF/yr · 30-day trial

  Detailed PV simulation, shading, storage and financial analysis for Windows.

  Visit PVsystFull verdict →
• 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 →