RatedPower vs Scanifly (2026): Pricing, Features & Verdict
RatedPower is our pick, scoring 6.7/10 against 5.7/10 for Scanifly on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria. Its biggest advantage: higher Security score (7/10 vs 4/10). Neither RatedPower nor Scanifly lists a free plan.
Last updated: November 2026
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.
Scanifly
5.7/10
Solar PV design and field operations software that turns drone imagery and remote imagery into 3D models, shading analysis and permit-ready designs for solar installers.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.7/10 | 5.7/10 |
| Integration | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Analytics | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Customization | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Scalability | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| 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 | ||
| Engineering Design | ||
| Engineering Simulation | ||
| Drone Inspection | Not listed | |
| GIS and Mapping | Not listed | |
| Inspection Checklists | Not listed | |
Who RatedPower and Scanifly suit
Scanifly fits small business better than RatedPower.
| Audience | RatedPower | Scanifly |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business | 3/10Quote-only multi-year contracts and a utility-scale focus make it a poor fit for small installers. | 6/10Its few G2 reviews come from small installers, but quote-only pricing and the cost of a drone program add overhead. |
| Energy Companies | 10/10It is built for solar and storage developers working on utility-scale plants. | 9/10It is built specifically for solar PV installers and designers, covering sales, survey, design and install. |
| Construction | Not rated | 7/10Solar contractors use it to cut roof climbs, measure sites and produce plan sets and racking layouts. |
| Drone Service Providers | Not rated | 5/10Any geo-tagged drone imagery works, but the product is tied to solar design rather than general drone services. |
| Engineering Firms | 9/10EPCs and engineering consultancies use it to automate layouts, electrical design, and deliverables. | Not rated |
| Enterprise | 7/10The Enterprise tier adds SSO, team management, and a dedicated consultant. | Not rated |
| Field Teams | Not rated | 7/10The free mobile app gives surveyors checklists and photo annotation, and drone flights replace manual roof measurement. |
| Utilities | 7/10It suits utilities that develop their own large solar and BESS assets. | Not rated |
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose RatedPower
- Higher Security score (7/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose Scanifly
- Higher Integration score (6/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Support score (7/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for small business (6/10 vs 3/10)
Pros & Cons
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.
Scanifly
Pros
- DroneDesign builds a measured 3D model from any GPS-equipped drone, which suits installers who want as-built accuracy over satellite estimates.
- Shading reports are accepted by several state programs and lenders, including NYSERDA, MassCEC, CEC and Austin Energy.
- A direct API integration with IronRidge Design Assistant (January 2026) sends panel layouts into racking design without redrawing.
- Remote prelim designs and drone-based final designs live in one tool, along with a free mobile survey app.
- Product updates ship regularly, such as web-editable checklists and photo albums inside the 3D scene in 2026.
Cons
- No public subscription pricing, so buyers must book a demo to get a quote.
- DroneDesign needs your own drone and a certified pilot, or an outsourced survey that costs extra and takes 3 to 5 business days.
- Reviewers report no native 8,760-hour yield simulation, branded proposals, CRM or financing portal.
- There are very few independent user reviews; G2 lists about two, and Capterra appears to have no listing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
RatedPower scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 6.7/10 against 5.7/10 for Scanifly. The largest gap is in Security: 7/10 for RatedPower and 4/10 for Scanifly.
No, neither RatedPower nor Scanifly lists a free plan.
Scanifly is the better fit for small business: we rate it 6/10 for them, against 3/10 for RatedPower.
