Comparison
SolvSolar vs Arka360
Per-seat 3D design and proposal tool for Indian and SEA installers — no pay-per-kW wallet or WhatsApp/Telegram closing loop. SolvSolar replaces it with a $0-seat Solar Operating System that designs, prices, finances and closes in 45 seconds — on web, WhatsApp and Telegram.
Price in real currency
Arka360: ≈ ₹8,700 per seat per month (₹1,04,400 a year for one seat)
SolvSolar: ₹0 per seat, ₹10 per kW designed — first 100 kW free
Proposal turnaround
Arka360: 15–30 min
SolvSolar: 45 seconds, end to end
India regulatory fit
Arka360: Limited / US-only
SolvSolar: Global DISCOM & net-metering rulesets
SolvSolar differs from Arka360 because Arka360 charges $99+/seat/mo (≈ ₹8,700 per seat per month (₹1,04,400 a year for one seat)), while SolvSolar charges ₹0 per seat, ₹10 per kW designed — first 100 kW free with no per-seat licence. The second measurable difference is turnaround: Arka360 typically needs 15–30 min to produce a proposal, against 45 seconds, end to end on SolvSolar. On India-specific compliance, Arka360 provides Limited / US-only, whereas SolvSolar provides Global DISCOM & net-metering rulesets.
| Capability | Arka360 | SolvSolar OS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per seat | $99+/seat/mo | $0 / seat — pay per kW designed |
| Cost in INR | ≈ ₹8,700 per seat per month (₹1,04,400 a year for one seat) | ₹0 per seat, ₹10 per kW designed — first 100 kW free |
| Proposal turnaround | 15–30 min | 45 seconds, end to end |
| Mobile speed | Responsive web | Mobile-first PWA, sub-second loads |
| WhatsApp integration | Not supported | Native WhatsApp + Telegram bots |
| Global DISCOM / net metering | Limited / US-only | Global DISCOM & net-metering rulesets |
5 concrete differences between SolvSolar and Arka360
- Arka360 charges per seat (≈ ₹8,700 per month); SolvSolar charges ₹0 per seat and ₹10 per kW designed, with the first 100 kW free.
- Arka360 designs take 15–30 minutes; SolvSolar returns a four-page proposal in about 45 seconds.
- SolvSolar generates and delivers proposals through WhatsApp and Telegram bots; Arka360 is web-app only.
- SolvSolar meters by kW through a wallet and usage ledger, so a quiet month costs almost nothing; an Arka360 seat bills the same either way.
- SolvSolar's proposal has an installer-editable BOM and an editable central and state subsidy line with the PM Surya Ghar slab pre-filled.
SolvSolar vs Arka360: which is better for Indian installers?
SolvSolar vs Arka360: which is better for Indian installers? Arka360 is the closest genuine competitor in this list — it is built for Indian and South-East Asian installers, the 3D design is good, and the team understands the market. The difference is the business model and the closing loop. At roughly ₹8,700 per seat per month, a five-person team pays about ₹5.2 lakh a year regardless of how many kW they actually sell, and every proposal still starts in a browser. SolvSolar charges nothing per seat, bills ₹10 per kW only when a design is produced, and lets a salesperson generate and send the whole proposal from WhatsApp in about 45 seconds. If your volume is high and steady, the gap narrows; for most growing Indian installers, SolvSolar's usage-based pricing and messaging-native workflow win.
Related reading
Before you switch tools, read the Solar Proposal Software Buyer's Guide for India (2026) for the full evaluation framework, check the exact PM Surya Ghar subsidy slabs that Arka360 does not compute for you, and compare the payback numbers in Solar ROI benchmarks by system size. Our own numbers are published in full on the pricing page, and state-level rules live on the Maharashtra and Gujarat DISCOM guides.
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