AktisHub vs SolarPlus: 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 SolarPlus is stronger.
Choose SolarPlus if
You do off-grid and stand-alone power systems or complex commercial analysis, want detailed compliance flagging and handover documents, and are happy to invest time learning a power-user tool.
Choose AktisHub if
You do mostly residential and small commercial solar and battery work and want design, single-line diagrams, proposals and a CRM that a new team member can pick up quickly.
Feature-by-feature breakdown
AktisHub vs SolarPlus side by side
A transparent look at pricing, Australian solar design, single-line diagrams, proposals and CRM capabilities.
| What matters | AktisHub | SolarPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free plan, then $29 to $199 a month | Tiered subscription [1]. Check current prices with SolarPlus |
| Built for | Australian installers and retailers, residential and battery retrofit | Off-grid, stand-alone and commercial work as well as residential [1] |
| Design on roof imagery | Yes | Yes |
| Single-line diagrams from the design | Yes | Check current features with SolarPlus |
| Off-grid load-profile builder | Not a focus today | Yes [1] |
| Peak-shaving and tariff analysis | Not a focus today | Yes [1] |
| Compliance flagging and handover manuals | Proposal and job paperwork from templates | Strong compliance flagging and one-click handover manuals [1] |
| Built-in solar CRM and pipeline | Yes | Check current features with SolarPlus |
| Learning curve | Designed to be productive on day one | Steeper, power-user oriented, needs onboarding time [1] |
| Free data migration | Yes | Not applicable |
Key advantages
Why teams pick AktisHub over SolarPlus
The features that make the difference in day-to-day solar work, and why they matter.
Quote-ready on day one
AktisHub is built so a new consultant can design and send a proposal the same day, without a long onboarding period.
Sales and design on the same record
Lead status, appointments, design, diagram and proposal live together, so follow-up never depends on a separate CRM.
Rebates in the proposal
STCs and the tiered battery rebate are worked out from the design and shown to the customer.
Learn at your own pace
The Learn library and 21 documentation guides cover setup, leads, quotes, jobs and design step by step.
Fair assessment
Where SolarPlus is stronger
Every tool has trade-offs. Here is where SolarPlus may suit your workflow better.
- Dedicated off-grid load-profile builder for stand-alone power systems [1]
- Peak-shaving and tariff analysis for complex commercial projects [1]
- One-click handover manuals and job safety templates [1]
- Long track record: built by Solaris Pty Ltd since 2011 [1]
Built for Australian solar
Where AktisHub is stronger
Why Australian solar retailers and installers run their whole business in AktisHub.
- Faster to learn, so new consultants quote confidently sooner
- CRM, design, single-line diagrams, proposals and e-signature in one record
- Free plan to start, then fixed monthly pricing from $29
- Battery rebate tiers applied automatically in the proposal
- Video lessons and step-by-step documentation for every core workflow
- Free migration of your leads, customers and templates
Free guided migration
Switching from SolarPlus
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
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Questions installers ask
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Is SolarPlus better than AktisHub for off-grid systems?
For dedicated off-grid load-profile building, SolarPlus is the more specialised tool according to public reviews. If most of your work is grid-connected residential solar and battery retrofits, AktisHub is built around that.
Which is easier to learn, AktisHub or SolarPlus?
Public reviews describe SolarPlus as a power-user tool with a steeper learning curve. AktisHub is designed for a new team member to be quoting on day one, with video lessons and documentation to help.
Does AktisHub include a CRM and SolarPlus does not?
AktisHub includes a solar CRM on every plan. Check SolarPlus directly for its current CRM and pipeline features, as products change.
Can I move from SolarPlus to AktisHub?
Yes. Send us an export of your leads, customers and proposal template and we import them for free.
Quote your next solar job in AktisHub
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