Archibus vs RatedPower (2026): Pricing, Features & Verdict
Archibus is our pick, scoring 6.8/10 against 6.7/10 for RatedPower on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria. Its biggest advantage: higher Integration score (8/10 vs 5/10). Neither Archibus nor RatedPower lists a free plan.
Last updated: November 2026
Archibus
6.8/10
Archibus is an integrated workplace management system (IWMS) from Eptura. Large organizations use it to manage real estate, space, assets, leases, capital projects and facility maintenance.
RatedPower
6.7/10
Cloud software that automates feasibility, layout, electrical engineering, and energy yield studies for utility-scale solar, storage, and hybrid power plants.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.8/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Integration | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Security | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| Analytics | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Ease of Use | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Scalability | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| GIS and Mapping | ||
| Asset Registry | Not listed | |
| Engineering Design | Not listed | |
| Engineering Simulation | Not listed | |
| Offline Field App | Not listed | |
| Preventive Maintenance | Not listed | |
| Spare Parts Inventory | Not listed | |
| Work Orders | Not listed | |
Who Archibus and RatedPower suit
Archibus fits enterprise better than RatedPower.
| Audience | Archibus | RatedPower |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | 9/10It is built for large, complex portfolios, and Eptura says half of Fortune 500 brands are customers. | 7/10The Enterprise tier adds SSO, team management, and a dedicated consultant. |
| Small Business | 2/10Partner-led implementation and per-user, module-based licensing make it too heavy for small firms. | 3/10Quote-only multi-year contracts and a utility-scale focus make it a poor fit for small installers. |
| Education | 7/10It suits large campuses that need space, asset and maintenance management in one system. | Not rated |
| Energy Companies | Not rated | 10/10It is built for solar and storage developers working on utility-scale plants. |
| Engineering Firms | Not rated | 9/10EPCs and engineering consultancies use it to automate layouts, electrical design, and deliverables. |
| Government | 8/10There is a FedRAMP Authorized Archibus for Government edition for federal agencies. | Not rated |
| Healthcare | 7/10Hospital systems such as Stanford Health Care use it for space and move management. | Not rated |
| Real Estate | 8/10Lease administration, portfolio and space planning modules are core to the product. | Not rated |
| Utilities | Not rated | 7/10It suits utilities that develop their own large solar and BESS assets. |
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Archibus
- Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Security score (8/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for enterprise (9/10 vs 7/10)
Why choose RatedPower
- Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Cost score (4/10 vs 3/10)
Pros & Cons
Archibus
Pros
- One system covers space, leases, assets, capital projects and maintenance, so large portfolios do not need separate tools.
- BIM integration and reporting compare well with other IWMS tools, according to reviewer feedback.
- A FedRAMP Authorized edition and an on-premise option suit government and security-sensitive buyers.
- The mobile technician app works offline and shows parts inventory.
- Integrations include Autodesk, Microsoft, GIS, Workday and ServiceNow.
- Reviewers said the interface improved noticeably from version 25 onward.
Cons
- Value for money is its lowest-rated area, at about 3.3 out of 5 on Capterra.
- Per-user licensing makes it expensive to give many people view-only or reporting access.
- Getting efficient workflows often requires paid customization, sometimes involving coding.
- Reviewers report slow performance, navigation that takes many clicks, and some trouble troubleshooting technical issues.
- It is sold only through partners, and no prices or free trial are published.
RatedPower
Pros
- Every plan is a single per-company subscription with unlimited users, projects, and designs, so large teams pay no per-seat costs.
- It takes a project from layout through electrical design, yield, and CAPEX to editable deliverables in a single run.
- A vendor-published Black & Veatch audit found its simplified yield model within +0.24% to +1.08% of PVsyst.
- Layouts round-trip through DWG for CAD editing, and shading data exports to PVsyst.
- It covers standalone BESS and hybrid PV plus storage dispatch, not only PV.
- G2 reviewers rate it about 4.4 out of 5 and most often praise its ease of use and the time it saves.
Cons
- No list prices are published, and contracts are typically multi-year.
- Standard support is email-only, with responses of up to 48 working hours.
- It is not suited to rooftop, commercial, or residential solar design.
- G2 reviewers cite layout issues and missing features as their most common complaints.
- Many users still need PVsyst for the bankable P50/P90 reports lenders request.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Archibus scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 6.8/10 against 6.7/10 for RatedPower. The largest gap is in Ease of Use: 5/10 for Archibus and 8/10 for RatedPower.
No, neither Archibus nor RatedPower lists a free plan.
Archibus is the better fit for enterprise: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 7/10 for RatedPower.
