AktisHub vs ArcSolar: an honest comparison
Both tools help Australian installers design and quote solar. This page sets out where each one is the better fit, using public sources, and says plainly where ArcSolar is stronger.
Choose ArcSolar if
You are a solar retailer or installer of 2 to 50 people who wants a cloud CRM built around the sales process, with AI electricity bill analysis and rebate workflow support.
Choose AktisHub if
You want the CRM and the roof design, single-line diagram and proposal tools in the same platform, a free plan to start, and an electrician portal for your installers.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
AktisHub vs ArcSolar side by side
A transparent look at pricing, Australian solar design, single-line diagrams, proposals and CRM capabilities.
| What matters | AktisHub | ArcSolar |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Solar design, proposals and CRM in one platform | Cloud CRM for Australian solar and battery retailers and installers [1] |
| Target team size | Sole traders to larger retail teams | 2 to 50 employees [1] |
| Lead and contact management | Yes | Yes |
| Sales pipeline and tasks | Yes | Yes |
| Roof design on aerial imagery | Yes | Roof proposal tools [1] |
| Single-line diagrams from the design | Yes | Check current features with ArcSolar |
| Quotes and proposals | Branded proposals with e-signature | Mobile quoting and proposal generation [1] |
| AI electricity bill analysis | Not a focus today | Yes [1] |
| Rebate workflow support | STC and battery rebate calculation in the proposal | Rebate tracking and workflows, with GreenDeal and Formbay support [1] |
| Listed integrations | Google Sheets, Facebook, Xero, Nearmap imagery | Stripe Connect, GreenDeal and Formbay [1] |
| Free plan | Yes | Check pricing with ArcSolar |
| Free data migration | Yes | Not applicable |
Key advantages
Why teams pick AktisHub over ArcSolar
The features that make the difference in day-to-day solar work, and why they matter.
Design and sales together
The same job record holds the lead, the roof design, the diagram and the signed proposal.
Imagery you can trust for design
Design on high-resolution aerial imagery, with an option for extra-detail imagery of the selected area.
Integrations people already use
Google Sheets lead sync, Facebook leads and Xero alongside the CRM.
A free way to try it
Start on the Free plan and move your data across with our help when you are ready.
Fair assessment
Where ArcSolar is stronger
Every tool has trade-offs. Here is where ArcSolar may suit your workflow better.
- AI-powered electricity bill analysis [1]
- Rebate tracking and workflow support with GreenDeal and Formbay [1]
- Sales-first CRM focus for retail teams of 2 to 50 [1]
Built for Australian solar
Where AktisHub is stronger
Why Australian solar retailers and installers run their whole business in AktisHub.
- Roof design, single-line diagrams and proposals in the same platform as the CRM
- A free plan with 5 designs a month and 3 users
- Google Sheets, Facebook and Xero integrations, with Nearmap imagery for design
- An electrician portal with tasks and availability
- Free migration, and learning videos and documentation for every core workflow
Free guided migration
Switching from ArcSolar
Send us your leads, customers and proposal template. We import them for free, and you can keep your current tool running while open deals close.
Sources & references
Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will review and correct it.
Questions installers ask
Something else on your mind? Ask the team and you will hear back within one business day.
What is the difference between ArcSolar and AktisHub?
Both are cloud solar CRMs for Australian businesses. ArcSolar is described as a CRM for solar and battery retailers with AI bill analysis and rebate workflows. AktisHub adds roof design on aerial imagery, single-line diagrams and e-signature proposals in the same platform.
Does AktisHub analyse electricity bills with AI?
Not today. If bill analysis is central to your sales process, check whether it outweighs having design and diagrams in the same tool.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. AktisHub Free includes 5 roof designs a month, 25 solar or battery quotes and up to 3 users, with no credit card.
Can I move my ArcSolar data into AktisHub?
Yes. Send us an export of your leads and customers and we import them for free. You can keep your current tool running while open deals close.
Quote your next solar job in AktisHub
Free plan, no credit card and no lock-in. Bring your data and we move it across for you.