Katapult Pro vs RatedPower (2026): Pricing, Features & Verdict
RatedPower is our pick, scoring 6.7/10 against 6.5/10 for Katapult Pro on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria. Its biggest advantage: higher Security score (7/10 vs 5/10). Neither Katapult Pro nor RatedPower lists a free plan.
Last updated: November 2026
Katapult Pro
6.5/10
Katapult Pro is a cloud pole attachment platform. It covers field data collection, make-ready engineering design, and joint use management for utilities, telecom builders, and OSP engineering firms.
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 | 6.5/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Integration | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Security | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Customization | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | $116/mo Data Collection | Contact for pricing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | $116/mo Data Collection | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| Engineering Design | ||
| Engineering Simulation | ||
| GIS and Mapping | ||
| Asset Registry | Not listed | |
| Inspection Checklists | Not listed | |
| Power Line Inspection | Not listed | |
| Safety and Compliance | Not listed | |
Katapult Pro vs RatedPower cost by team size
| Team size | Katapult Pro | RatedPower |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | $116/moData Collection | Contact for pricing |
| 5 users | $116/moData Collection | Contact for pricing |
| 10 users | $116/moData Collection | Contact for pricing |
| 25 users | $116/moData Collection | Contact for pricing |
| 50 users | $116/moData Collection | Contact for pricing |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Who Katapult Pro and RatedPower suit
Katapult Pro fits utilities better; RatedPower fits energy companies better.
| Audience | Katapult Pro | RatedPower |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Companies | 6/10Electric distribution utilities use it for attachment and clearance work, though its scope is narrow. | 10/10It is built for solar and storage developers working on utility-scale plants. |
| Utilities | 9/10Joint use management, FCC shot clock tracking, and pole loading are built for utility pole owners. | 7/10It suits utilities that develop their own large solar and BESS assets. |
| Engineering Firms | 9/10The Engineering Design module targets OSP engineering firms that do make-ready design. | 9/10EPCs and engineering consultancies use it to automate layouts, electrical design, and deliverables. |
| Enterprise | Not rated | 7/10The Enterprise tier adds SSO, team management, and a dedicated consultant. |
| Field Teams | 7/10Mobile photo collection with configurable forms supports pole survey crews. | Not rated |
| Small Business | Not rated | 3/10Quote-only multi-year contracts and a utility-scale focus make it a poor fit for small installers. |
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Katapult Pro
- Higher Cost score (6/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Integration score (6/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for utilities (9/10 vs 7/10)
Why choose RatedPower
- Higher Security score (7/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for energy companies (10/10 vs 6/10)
Pros & Cons
Katapult Pro
Pros
- Pricing is published, contracts are month to month, and there is no cancellation penalty, which is rare among pole engineering tools.
- Read-only users are free, so stakeholders can review data without paying for a license.
- Field crews can collect pole photos and heights without entering the power space, and photos are matched to poles automatically.
- Clearance violation detection and pole loading are built in, with SPIDAcalc export included.
- Joint use workflows track FCC shot clock deadlines for utilities.
Cons
- O-Calc Pro export costs an extra $231 a month.
- Joint Use Management and Site License pricing are not published.
- The one-time setup fee of $1,815, plus optional equipment the site lists at $3,200 to $3,450, raises the cost of getting started.
- Reviewers say results depend on clean, consistent input data, and clearance checks can feel worksheet-like for edge cases.
- It is focused on pole attachment work and does not offer general CMMS features such as work orders or spare parts.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
RatedPower scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 6.7/10 against 6.5/10 for Katapult Pro. The largest gap is in Analytics: 6/10 for Katapult Pro and 8/10 for RatedPower.
No, neither Katapult Pro nor RatedPower lists a free plan.
RatedPower is the better fit for energy companies: we rate it 10/10 for them, against 6/10 for Katapult Pro.
