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Enact Solar Alternative 2026: 6 Tools Compared

Enact Solar is positioned around residential proposal-first workflows, so teams needing deeper engineering and multi-country scope often compare wider. Here are the 6 best Enact Solar alternatives in 2026.

Nirav Dhanani
Nirav Dhanani CEO
August 3, 2026 Updated October 14, 2026 10 min read

If you are looking for an Enact Solar alternative in 2026, you are most likely an installer who values Enact’s residential proposal-first workflow but is hitting the engineering depth, multi-country, or multi-language ceiling. This guide compares six realistic solar proposal software options and explains why we recommend SurgePV for teams that want the full design-to-proposal stack.

Proposal speed plus engineering depth and multi-country support

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Why Installers Look for an Enact Solar Alternative

Engineering depth

Enact’s strength is residential proposal velocity, and the product is positioned around the customer conversation rather than lender-facing engineering. If 8,760-hour module-level shading and bankable yield reporting are on your requirement list, ask Enact what it offers there today rather than assuming. SurgePV ships solar shading analysis and bankable yield reports on every paid plan.

Multi-country and multi-language

Enact positions itself across many countries, but its depth of local tariff, incentive and compliance modelling varies by market, so verify coverage for the specific market you sell into. SurgePV ships proposals in 9 languages and code libraries for NEC, IEC, AS/NZS, IS plus country-specific tariffs.

C&I scope

For installers growing into C&I rooftop or ground-mount, the question is how much of the platform was built around residential deal flow. Enact is positioned around the customer-facing residential and small commercial sale, so run a real large project through it before you assume the fit. SurgePV covers all segments in one license.

SurgePV vs Enact at a Glance

SurgePV and Enact Solar compared by capability, as publicly positioned
CapabilitySurgePVEnact Solar
AI 3D roof from satelliteIncluded all plansRoof modelling from imagery is part of the workflow, confirm current capability
8,760-hour module-level shadingIncluded all plansNot how the product is positioned, confirm the simulation detail on offer
Bankable P50 / P75 / P90IncludedNot positioned as a lender-facing simulation tool, verify with the vendor
Multi-country code libraryNEC, IEC, AS/NZS, ISStates coverage across 35-plus countries, local depth varies by market
Multi-language proposal9 languagesCheck available proposal languages for your market
White-label web proposalsIncludedYes
Financial modelling, IRR, NPVIncludedFinancing comparison is a core strength, confirm the metrics you need
AutoCAD DXF / DWG exportIncludedNot positioned as a CAD output tool, confirm export formats
AI design assistantClara AI, includedConfirm current AI features with the vendor

What You Get With SurgePV

Proposals in 9 languages, design and engineering in one workflow

SurgePV starts at $1,299 per user per year for teams of 5, with Clara AI and full feature set included.

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Other Alternatives to Enact

1. SurgePV: All-in-One Multi-Country Pick

Engineering + proposals + 9 languages.

2. Aurora Solar

US residential at the upper tier.

3. Solargraf

Residential proposal templates. Enphase-owned.

4. Pylon

Per-feature pricing, US-residential.

5. OpenSolar

Free + add-ons. Add-ons stack at C&I.

6. QuickEstimate

Sister CRM, pairs cleanly with SurgePV.

Pricing

Per-seat annual pricing for Enact and its alternatives, as reported at the time of checking
ToolPer seat / yrNotes
SurgePV$1,299 to $1,899, publishedAll-in-one
EnactNot published, quote requiredResidential focus
AuroraNot published, third-party reports have cited roughly $1,900 to $3,100Verify directly
SolargrafNot published, quote requiredProposal-led
PylonNot published, quote requiredPer feature
OpenSolarFree tier plus add-onsAdd-ons stack

Who Should Choose Each Tool

  • Choose Enact if US-residential proposal-first is your entire scope.
  • Choose SurgePV if you want full engineering depth, multi-country support, and multi-language proposals.
  • Choose Aurora for US-residential at upper tier.
  • Choose Solargraf for residential proposal templates (Enphase-owned).
  • Choose Pylon for US residential proposal velocity.
  • Choose OpenSolar for small residential at lowest cost.

For most installers in 2026, SurgePV is the Enact alternative that wins on scope, engineering depth, and multi-country economics at the same time. See the full SurgePV vs Enact Solar comparison for a feature-by-feature breakdown.

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About This Comparison

Pricing, features and product positioning described here were checked in July 2026 using publicly available vendor information. Vendors change pricing, packaging and capabilities without notice, and several do not publish prices at all. Treat every figure as a starting point for your own enquiry rather than a quotation, and confirm current terms directly with each vendor before making a purchasing decision.

All product names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Reference to them here is for identification and comparison only and does not imply any affiliation with, sponsorship by, or endorsement from those companies. SurgePV is a Qbits Energy product, so treat this as a vendor comparison written by an interested party and weigh it alongside independent sources and your own trial of the tools.

Where we could not verify a claim from a primary source we have said so in the text rather than repeating it. If you believe anything here is inaccurate or out of date, contact us and we will review and correct it.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SurgePV better than Enact Solar for installers?
For most installers designing 5 or more systems a month, yes. SurgePV ships AI 3D roof modeling, 8,760-hour module-level shading, bankable yield, AutoCAD export, multi-country code coverage, and branded proposals in 9 languages, all at $1,299 to $1,899 per user per year. Enact is residential-and-proposal-focused with lighter engineering depth, and its local tariff and compliance depth varies by market even though it positions across many countries.
Does SurgePV produce proposals as fast as Enact?
Yes. SurgePV averages 3 to 5 minutes for residential proposal generation, from the same project as the design, simulation, and financial model. The numbers stay consistent because they are drawn from one source of truth.
What does SurgePV have that Enact does not?
Three areas where the two products are positioned differently. First, engineering depth: SurgePV ships 8,760-hour module-level shading, P50, P75 and P90 outputs, and BOQ and SLD auto-generation on every paid plan, whereas Enact is positioned around the customer-facing proposal, so teams needing lender-facing yield work usually confirm that scope with Enact directly. Second, code coverage: SurgePV ships NEC, IEC, AS/NZS and IS libraries with country-specific tariffs, and local depth is the thing to test in your own market on either platform. Third, SurgePV generates proposals in 9 languages. Check current capability with each vendor before you decide.
Why do installers switch from Enact to SurgePV?
Three reasons. First, the need for bankable simulation as projects grow into C&I. Second, multi-country and multi-language support when expanding outside the US. Third, the integrated design plus simulation plus proposal workflow that removes copy-paste handoffs.
Is there a free trial of SurgePV?
Yes. SurgePV offers a free trial with no credit card. You can model a real project end to end, run 8,760-hour shading, and send a branded proposal before committing.
How does SurgePV handle commercial projects compared with Enact?
Yes. SurgePV supports residential rooftop, C&I rooftop, ground-mount, carports, BIPV, agrivoltaic, and floating solar in one license. The 8,760-hour simulation runs at module level for any project size.
Can I migrate Enact projects to SurgePV?
Yes for most assets. Site geometry rebuilds from satellite imagery in seconds via AI 3D roof modeling. Module and inverter selections map to SurgePV's hardware-neutral database. BOQs, financial models, and proposals are regenerated inside SurgePV.
Nirav Dhanani
Written by

Nirav Dhanani CEO, Qbits Energy

Co-founder & CEO driving Qbits Energy's product strategy and growth across India.

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