Comparison
SolvSolar vs PV*SOL
Perpetual-licence simulation software with a steep learning curve. 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
PV*SOL: ≈ ₹80,000 per perpetual licence, per machine
SolvSolar: ₹0 per seat, ₹10 per kW designed — first 100 kW free
Proposal turnaround
PV*SOL: 1–2 hours
SolvSolar: 45 seconds, end to end
India regulatory fit
PV*SOL: Limited / US-only
SolvSolar: Global DISCOM & net-metering rulesets
SolvSolar differs from PV*SOL because PV*SOL charges €800+/license (≈ ₹80,000 per perpetual licence, per machine), 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: PV*SOL typically needs 1–2 hours to produce a proposal, against 45 seconds, end to end on SolvSolar. On India-specific compliance, PV*SOL provides Limited / US-only, whereas SolvSolar provides Global DISCOM & net-metering rulesets.
| Capability | PV*SOL | SolvSolar OS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per seat | €800+/license | $0 / seat — pay per kW designed |
| Cost in INR | ≈ ₹80,000 per perpetual licence, per machine | ₹0 per seat, ₹10 per kW designed — first 100 kW free |
| Proposal turnaround | 1–2 hours | 45 seconds, end to end |
| Mobile speed | Desktop only | 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 PV*SOL
- PV*SOL is a ₹80,000-class per-machine perpetual licence; SolvSolar is ₹0 per seat with pay-per-kW usage.
- PV*SOL simulations take 1–2 hours and assume trained staff; SolvSolar produces a full proposal in about 45 seconds with no training.
- PV*SOL models shading and yield in detail but has no Indian subsidy, GST or DISCOM logic; SolvSolar has all three.
- PV*SOL is desktop-only, tied to the machine it is installed on; SolvSolar is a mobile-first PWA plus WhatsApp and Telegram bots.
- SolvSolar exports a client-signable four-page PDF; PV*SOL exports a technical report.
SolvSolar vs PV*SOL: which is better for Indian installers?
SolvSolar vs PV*SOL: which is better for Indian installers? PV*SOL earns its reputation on detailed 3D shading and component-level yield simulation, and for a technical audit or a lender-facing study it is a solid ₹80,000 investment. It is not a sales system. Each study costs one to two hours from someone who has been trained on it, the output is a technical report rather than a proposal, and nothing in it knows about PM Surya Ghar, GST or your DISCOM's net-metering ceiling. SolvSolar produces the customer-facing document — design, BOM, subsidy, payback, EMI, signature — in about 45 seconds at ₹0 per seat. Use PV*SOL where the physics must be defended; use SolvSolar to win the job.
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 PV*SOL 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.
Migrate from PV*SOL in 60 seconds
Import your panel and inverter catalogue, keep your pricing, and issue your first SolvSolar proposal on the 100 kW free trial — no card, no per-seat fees.