AktisHub vs OpenSolar: 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 OpenSolar is stronger.
Choose OpenSolar if
You want a free design and proposal tool for straightforward residential jobs, you are happy with a platform funded by hardware and finance partners, and you value a large global user community.
Choose AktisHub if
You want design, single-line diagrams, proposals and a full solar CRM in one Australian-focused tool, with fixed monthly pricing and help moving your data across.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
AktisHub vs OpenSolar side by side
A transparent look at pricing, Australian solar design, single-line diagrams, proposals and CRM capabilities.
| What matters | AktisHub | OpenSolar |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free plan, then $29 to $199 a month | Core platform free, funded by hardware and finance partners [1] |
| Paid API access | Not applicable | External API access became a paid feature from April 2026 [1] |
| Market focus | Built for Australian installers | Global platform [1] |
| Design on roof imagery | Yes | Yes |
| Single-line diagrams from the design | Yes | Many installers still use separate CAD for Australian SLDs, according to a competitor review [1] |
| Branded proposals | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in solar CRM and pipeline | Yes | Check current features with OpenSolar |
| Free data migration | Yes | Not applicable |
Key advantages
Why teams pick AktisHub over OpenSolar
The features that make the difference in day-to-day solar work, and why they matter.
One job record, not four tools
Leads, design, single-line diagram, proposal and e-signature sit on the same record, so nothing is retyped between tools.
Predictable pricing
A free plan then fixed monthly plans from $29, with no dependence on hardware or finance partners.
Battery rebate tiers built in
Battery STCs are split across the 14, 28 and 50 kWh bands in the proposal, so the customer sees the real number.
Help moving across
We import your leads, customers and proposal template for free, and you can run both tools while open deals close.
Fair assessment
Where OpenSolar is stronger
Every tool has trade-offs. Here is where OpenSolar may suit your workflow better.
- Free core platform, which removes a cost barrier for small installers
- Very large global user base and partner ecosystem
- One of the two most widely used proposal platforms in Australia [2]
Built for Australian solar
Where AktisHub is stronger
Why Australian solar retailers and installers run their whole business in AktisHub.
- Design, single-line diagrams, proposals and CRM on one job record
- Fixed monthly pricing that does not depend on hardware or finance partners
- Battery rebate tiers and STCs applied in the proposal
- Free migration of your leads, customers and templates
Free guided migration
Switching from OpenSolar
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
- OpenSolar pros and cons for Australian installers (Solar Proof, a competitor, June 2026)
- Why all your solar proposals look the same (Solar Nerds)
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Questions installers ask
Something else on your mind? Ask the team and you will hear back within one business day.
Is AktisHub free like OpenSolar?
AktisHub has a Free plan with 5 designs a month and 3 users. Paid plans start at $29 a month for higher volume, more users and lead integrations.
Can I move my OpenSolar projects to AktisHub?
Yes. Send us an export of your leads, customers and proposal template and we import them for free. Most teams run both tools for a week 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.