US-first compliance
STCs, CEC-aligned workflows, AS/NZS 5033 SLDs and the Federal Battery Rebate aren't built in the way they are in an Australian tool.
Aurora Solar is powerful, but it's US-first and premium-priced. For Australian installers who want native STCs, the Federal Battery Rebate and AS/NZS 5033 SLDs, without a US-dollar per-seat subscription, Solar Proof is the alternative built for this market. Here's an honest look at how they compare.
You're a larger operation that needs industry-leading simulation, LIDAR modelling and bankable reports for complex projects, and can justify the premium US-priced cost.
You want Australian compliance built in, STCs, the Federal Battery Rebate and AS/NZS 5033 SLDs, at a fraction of the cost, for everyday Australian quoting.
STCs, CEC-aligned workflows, AS/NZS 5033 SLDs and the Federal Battery Rebate aren't built in the way they are in an Australian tool.
Per-seat subscription pricing in US dollars, from around US$159 per user per month, is well above local per-project pricing.
Savings and incentive modelling is built around US net metering and rebates, not Australian tariffs and schemes.
| Solar Proof | Aurora Solar | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From ~$4/project; Pro ~$99/mo (AUD) | From ~US$159/user/mo |
| Australian focus | Built for AU | US-first |
| AU rebates (STC/battery) | Built in | Not native |
| Simulation depth | Solid | Industry-leading |
| SLD editor | Yes (AS/NZS 5033) | Limited for AU |
| Free trial | Yes | No full trial (credits/demo) |
See the full breakdown in our Solar Proof vs Aurora Solar comparison.
Aurora is a genuinely powerful platform, and for some operations it's the right call. Choose Aurora if:
Solar Proof doesn't aim to match that depth of simulation, and we'd rather say so plainly than overstate it.
What is the best Aurora Solar alternative in Australia?
For most Australian installers, Solar Proof, with native STCs, the Federal Battery Rebate and AS/NZS 5033 SLDs, and low per-project AUD pricing rather than Aurora's premium USD subscription. Aurora remains stronger for deep simulation on complex projects.
Why look for an Aurora Solar alternative?
Aurora is US-first and premium-priced. Australian installers look elsewhere because it lacks native STC and Federal Battery Rebate handling, models US-style financials, and costs more than local per-project tools.
Is Solar Proof cheaper than Aurora Solar?
Yes, considerably. Aurora is per-seat from around US$159 per user per month; Solar Proof is pay-as-you-go from around $4 per project in AUD, with Pro from about $99/month.
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