--- description: Review of Powerlily Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Powerlily | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Solar Software](/directory/3865/solar/software) > [Powerlily](/software/557745/Powerlily) # Powerlily Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/557745/Powerlily > Powerlily is a complete business platform for solar installers, EPCs, and electrical contractors—not just another 3D design tool. Where platforms like Aurora Solar and Solargraf are fundamentally design tools with CRM, invoicing, and permitting added on afterward, Powerlily was built from the ground up as a unified operating system for the entire solar business. And unlike those tools, Powerlily charges no per-seat fees. One platform, the full workflow Powerlily replaces the patchwork of a design app, a separate CRM, an invoicing tool, and a permitting workflow with a single connected system: CRM for leads, customers, and pipeline management Roof layout and system design Automated single-line diagram (SLD) generation Permit set generation with permit-ready PDF export Invoicing and quoting Branded client portal Fleet and project management A design engine built on physics, not approximation At Powerlily's core is a physically-based irradiance engine that models real-world energy production with accuracy generic 3D tools can't replicate. This is the one dimension where every solar design platform competes directly—and where most treat energy modeling as a bolt-on. Powerlily treats it as the foundation. The result: production estimates you can trust, better system sizing, and designs that behave correctly under real conditions rather than idealized ones. Buyers evaluating tools should ask how any platform's energy model performs under shading, non-optimal orientation, and real-world irradiance—not just on a perfect south-facing roof. From roof to grid connection in one flow Powerlily's SLD editor takes you from existing panels and inverters all the way through to grid connection—collapsing roof layout, SLD generation, and permit-ready export into one continuous workflow. Auto-generation handles design branches and strings, with custom IEEE electrical shapes and AC path completion built in. Transparent, auditable design Powerlily is built for teams that need to explain and defend their work—with clear, auditable geometry and engineering logic rather than a black box. None of the major competitors lead with technical transparency; Powerlily makes it a core principle. That matters for AHJs, enterprise buyers, and anyone whose designs face scrutiny. Technical foundation Physically-based irradiance modeling for globally accurate production estimates Automated SLD generation with custom IEEE-standard electrical shapes Aerial imagery roof detection for fast, accurate roof geometry Auto-generation of design branches and strings Permit-ready PDF export Design Rule Check engine for electrical code compliance Cloud-based, browser-accessible—no installation required Pricing that scales with your business, not your headcount No per-seat fees. Add your whole team without watching costs multiply—a fundamental difference from tools that charge per user and penalize you for growing. Who it's for Solar installers, EPCs, electrical contractors, and solar businesses of any size who want to run their entire operation—sales, design, permitting, and delivery—from one platform instead of paying for and juggling four. Powerlily replaces the patchwork. Design accurately, permit faster, manage your whole operation, and stop paying per seat. > > Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 5 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 5 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Powerlily ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$279.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate - **Pricing Details**: Powerlily offers transparent subscription pricing for solar companies, with plans designed for teams of different sizes and needs. All plans include unlimited users and projects, with access to core sales, CRM, proposal, design and workflow tools. Advanced features, integrations and automation capabilities are available on higher tiers. Expert solar design services can also be purchased separately using design credits. No per-user fees and no long-term contract required. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, French - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, United States ## Features - 3D Design & Modeling - API - Activity Dashboard - Bill of Materials - CAD Tools - CRM - Component Library - Contract Lifecycle Management - Data Import/Export - Drag & Drop - Electronic Signature - Financial Analysis - For Solar Companies - Generative AI - Lead Capture - Lead Management - Mobile Access - Payment Processing - Performance Analysis - Price and Cost Calculations ## Integrations (1 total) - Zapier ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Chat ## Category - [Solar Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3865/solar/software) ## Reviews ### "The Single Solution" — 5.0/5 > **Caleb** | *25 July 2026* | Renewables & Environment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I would say my favorite part of Powerlily is how it is a TRUE all-in-one design. Full CRM, a native app for installers and the office, completely customizable proposals...It's got everything. It has saved me tens of thousands of dollars over the past couple years without needing 20 different apps to run my business. > > **Cons**: Due to the sheer power of the software it does have learning curve to truley encompass all of its features initially. They gave me a full onboarding free of extra charge and are very thorough. > > Amazing. The fact that it is cheaper than the other flagship design softwares with twice as many features makes me ask how its even possible as it seems like its to good to be true - but it absolutely has blown my expectations out of the water. Every month they come out with new features, some of which I suggested they implement and they had it rolled out within a couple days which is AWESOME. ----- ### "Best Solar design software currently available" — 5.0/5 > **Jordan** | *10 July 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The program is constantly improving. The company has a real understanding of what install companies need and is tailoring the whole experience around what makes systems easier to design and sell. > > **Cons**: Not really a con but the program is in early days and is developing and improving still but really it going from strength to strength > > We have used many different design tools over the years. Powerlily is by far the best we have worked with. \[sensitive content hidden\] is constantly making it better and responding to our exact needs. ----- ### "A design tool that actually grows with us" — 5.0/5 > **Kelly** | *23 July 2026* | Renewables & Environment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The design side is strong, and it clearly understands the needs of every role — from sales and design to installation and admin — with plenty of user-friendly and practical functions that fit right into our daily tasks. And every feature we've asked about, right down to small UI tweaks, has been taken seriously and often shipped within days. > > **Cons**: Some newer features are still being refined, but that's more a sign of how quickly it's evolving. Every update has made it better, not worse. > > PowerLily has become part of our daily workflow. What's kept us here is the team — \[sensitive content hidden\] checks in with us regularly, listens to our real-world problems, and turns them into features surprisingly fast. It genuinely feels like the software is being built with us, not just sold to us. :) ----- ### "All In One Solar Software" — 5.0/5 > **Fee** | *28 July 2026* | Renewables & Environment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ability to have sales, customer support, crew \& design all in one. Customer service have been consistent and ability to make or update changes with patience \& understanding of solar. > > **Cons**: It's at the early stage of the software. Not exactly a CON but more of a ongoing conversation with the team which have been super helpful. > > Great and always on the go to make it better. Updates are constant because Canadian Market and/or North America market is moving fast in the Renewables space. ----- ### "A complete package for a Solar EPC, Sales, Management, Scheduling" — 5.0/5 > **Faraz** | *31 August 2026* | Renewables & Environment | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: Powerlily is a complete package with everything a Solar EPC requires. From Designing tool to a CRM and a lot more > > **Cons**: I would say the software is slightly complicated for a new user but as i keep using the software gets easier to work with > > Very Happy with the overall experience especially with so much customization available you can turn Powerlily into you own personalized CRM ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/557745/Powerlily) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data