Speed and simplicity
A faster, lighter workflow teams pick up quickly, the live platform averages about a two-minute proposal, where SolarPlus's depth takes longer to learn.
SolarPlus is one of the deepest Australian design tools, with a rare off-grid load-profile builder and serious commercial capability, but that depth comes with a steep learning curve. Solar Proof trades some of that depth for speed: compliant, branded proposals fast, with STCs, the Federal Battery Rebate and AS/NZS 5033 SLDs built in.
This choice comes down to depth versus speed. SolarPlus gives you more capability if you're willing to climb the learning curve; Solar Proof gets a compliant proposal out the door faster with less to learn.
Installers doing off-grid or complex commercial work who want maximum capability and detailed compliance documentation, and will invest time to master it.
Installers who want speed and simplicity for mainstream grid-connected and hybrid jobs, with STCs, the battery rebate and SLDs handled automatically.
SolarPlus goes deeper in two areas Solar Proof deliberately doesn't chase, and if either is core to your work, SolarPlus is the better tool. We'd rather tell you that than oversell.
Solar Proof wins on the everyday experience of getting a compliant quote to a customer, which for most installers is the job that pays.
A faster, lighter workflow teams pick up quickly, the live platform averages about a two-minute proposal, where SolarPlus's depth takes longer to learn.
The AI Template Builder generates a fully branded, NETCC-compliant proposal template from your website in about a minute.
Pay as you go from around four dollars per project, instead of committing to a subscription before you've won the work.
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| Solar Proof | SolarPlus | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Australia (founded 2017) | Australia (since 2011) |
| Design philosophy | Speed & simplicity | Depth & configurability |
| Off-grid design | Grid & hybrid focus | Dedicated off-grid load-profile builder |
| Learning curve | Fast to learn | Steeper; power-user oriented |
| Pricing | From ~A$4/project; Pro from ~A$99/mo | Tiered subscription plans |
| STCs & Federal Battery Rebate | Calculated automatically | Compliance-focused tooling |
| AS/NZS 5033 SLDs | Built-in browser editor | Compliance documentation |
| Free trial | Yes | Plan-based, no per-project trial |
Full write-up: Solar Proof vs SolarPlus comparison.
Stay with SolarPlus when its depth is doing real work for you, switching to a simpler tool would be a step backwards. That's the case if:
What is the difference between SolarPlus and Solar Proof?
Both are Australian platforms with AS/NZS compliance, but they sit at opposite ends of a depth-versus-simplicity trade-off. SolarPlus is deep and feature-rich with strong off-grid and commercial capability and a steeper learning curve. Solar Proof is built for speed, generating compliant branded proposals fast with STCs and the Federal Battery Rebate applied automatically.
Is SolarPlus or Solar Proof better for off-grid design?
SolarPlus is better for off-grid. It includes a dedicated off-grid load-profile builder and genuine stand-alone power system design. Solar Proof focuses on grid-connected and hybrid systems, so for predominantly off-grid work SolarPlus is the stronger choice.
Which is easier to learn, SolarPlus or Solar Proof?
Solar Proof is easier and faster to learn. SolarPlus is powerful but its depth brings a steeper learning curve. Solar Proof is designed so a team can produce a compliant proposal quickly, the live platform averages about a two-minute proposal.
How does SolarPlus pricing compare to Solar Proof?
SolarPlus uses tiered subscription plans; confirm current figures with SolarPlus. Solar Proof is pay-as-you-go from around four dollars per project, with Pro from about ninety-nine dollars per month. A subscription suits steady high volume; per-project pricing suits variable or growing workloads.
Solar Proof gives you compliant Australian proposals fast, STCs and the battery rebate included. Try it free.
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