Product Comparison
“I’ve only been using the tool for about a week, but it is showing great potential. The user interface is so much easier than the Microsoft Excel based programs we’ve tried.”
- Dave Simon, Aegis Electrical Systems
CPF Tools: More features, more accuracy, better value
| CPF Tools | QuickQuotes | OnGrid | PVOptimize | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PV Sizing & Modeling | ![]() |
Limited | Limited | ![]() |
| Utility Rates Maintained | All Major Solar Markets | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Incentive Programs Maintained | All | Limited | Very few | Very few |
| Material Requirements Planning | ![]() |
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| Energy Audit | ![]() |
— | — | — |
| Optimization Analysis | ![]() |
— | — | — |
| Financial Analysis | ![]() |
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Limited |
| Custom Proposals | ![]() |
Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Software Maintenance | Included | Included | Required | Required |
| Sales Lead Generation | ![]() |
— | — | — |
| Sales Lead Tracking | ![]() |
— | — | — |
| Internet/Wireless Access | ![]() |
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— | — |
| Free Training and Support | ![]() |
Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Set-up Fee | Free | $250 + | None | None |
| Single-User Monthly Fee | As low as $49.95 | $175 | $495 purchase | $100 |
| Users Allowed | Unlimited * | 4 | No collaboration possible | No collaboration possible |
* – Additional users can be added to Company accounts. There is no limit to the number of CPF Tools users allowed.
“QuickQuotes” is a trademark of Clean Power Research
OnGrid Solar offers a “Solar Financial Analysis Tool” (Excel spreadsheet)
PVOptimize is offered by KGA Associates, LLC
