Quick answer
Solargraf is residential-focused software with 3D design, proposals and a self-service permit plan set tool. SurgePV lists roof modeling, layout, shading, yield, financial modeling, electrical workflow support, bill-of-materials output and proposals. The deciding factor is permit plan sets, which Solargraf documents and SurgePV does not list. Solargraf's price was unreadable. Checked October 2026.
SurgePV publishes this page and is one of the two products compared. The facts here come from Solargraf’s help center and SurgePV’s own pages, checked October 2026. Last checked: 28 October 2026.
Comparing Solargraf with SurgePV?
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Solargraf vs SurgePV: what is the difference?
Solargraf documents a residential-first workflow ending in a permit plan set. SurgePV lists a wider design and finance scope under a published per-user price but no permit plan set. Solargraf is not a German product or an AutoCAD plugin in the pages read; its help center is hosted by Enphase.
| Topic | Solargraf (help center) | SurgePV |
|---|---|---|
| 3D design | 2D to 3D, tree and obstruction detection, shading | 3D roof modeling, solar array layout |
| Shading | Calculated on save; shade report download; NREL and PVGIS weather data listed | Shading analysis |
| Yield and finance | Hourly and monthly production reports; cash, lease, loan and PPA options in the C&I guide; California NEM 3.0 hourly export rates | Energy-yield modeling, financial modeling |
| Electrical | Single line diagram tool for PV and PV plus battery | Electrical workflow support |
| Permit plan set | Self-service, residential rooftop PV and storage | Not in the published scope list |
| Proposals | Proposal editor, Express Editor, translated quotes | Proposal generation |
| Price | Not read (HTTP 403 on solargraf.com) | $1,899 per user per year (1 user); $1,499 (3 seats); $1,299 (5 seats) |
| Try it | “Book a demo” on the Enphase store page | Guided demo, no self-serve trial |
What does Solargraf do?
Solargraf’s own site could not be read, so everything here comes from its help center and the Enphase store page, which describes it as software to manage “solar proposals with shading analysis, real-time negotiation, lead capture & management”. No Solargraf screenshot is shown.
- Smart Designer: Max-Fit, bill optimized and consumption offset placement.
- Express Editor: lets a salesperson change panels, battery, pricing and financing during a homeowner meeting.
- Permit tool: builds a plan set as PDF and DWG, using a database of local authority rules. DWG editing needs AutoCAD.
- Leads: leads page, CSV import and export, web plugin, DocuSign and Enlighten integrations.
- Limits: the self-service permit tool does not support ground mount, commercial, carport or three-phase inverter systems. API integration needs a Solargraf Enterprise subscription. Only three design options can be live on the web quote.
What does SurgePV do?
SurgePV lists 3D roof modeling, solar array layout, shading analysis, energy-yield modeling, financial modeling, electrical workflow support, bill-of-materials output and proposal generation. Its pricing page lists unlimited projects, lead management and free onboarding.
How much do Solargraf and SurgePV cost?
Solargraf’s price page returned HTTP 403 in October 2026, so no Solargraf price is stated here. SurgePV publishes USD prices per user per year.
- 1 user$1,899
- 3 seats (each)$1,499
- 5 seats (each)$1,299
Source: SurgePV pricing page, checked November 2026.
The SurgePV page adds 18% GST on top of these prices. Ask Solargraf for its plans, users and permit set price. Pricing models may differ, so do not assume the totals are comparable.
Need a price you can plan around?
Get the written SurgePV quote for your seat count, then ask Solargraf for the same detail so you compare like for like.
Book a Free DemoGuided demo. SurgePV does not advertise a self-serve trial. No credit card is needed for the demo.
Pros and cons
Solargraf
- Pro: self-service permit plan set with free regeneration after purchase.
- Pro: Express Editor for in-meeting changes; California NEM 3.0 hourly export rates.
- Con: permit tool excludes ground mount, commercial, carport and three-phase.
- Con: price not readable; API needs Enterprise.
SurgePV
- Pro: published per-user prices; yield, finance and proposals in one scope.
- Con: no permit plan set in the published scope.
- Con: guided demo only; outputs do not replace approval by the responsible engineer, authority, lender, insurer or utility.
Who should pick which?
- Solargraf: residential rooftop sellers who want the permit set from the same project, in the Enphase ecosystem.
- SurgePV: teams that want roof modeling, yield, financial modeling and proposals priced per user, and handle permit documents another way.
- Switching: see the Solargraf to SurgePV migration guide.
Bottom line
Choose Solargraf for residential proposals plus permit plan sets; choose SurgePV for a published per-user price and broader design and finance scope. To test it, book a demo or review SurgePV pricing.
Sources
Pages read on 28 October 2026. solargraf.com returned HTTP 403, so it is not used.
- Solargraf Help Center: tools and limits.
- Permit guide and permit FAQ: plan sets and unsupported systems.
- API guide: Enterprise requirement.
- Enphase store page: product description and demo button.
- SurgePV: pricing, checked November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is Solargraf better than SurgePV?
It depends on permit plan sets. Solargraf documents a self-service permit tool for residential rooftops, while SurgePV lists wider design and finance scope under a published per-user price (vendor pages, October 2026).
Is Solargraf an AutoCAD plugin or a German product?
Not in the pages read. Solargraf’s help center is hosted by Enphase and describes a cloud design, proposal and permit tool. Its DWG output needs AutoCAD to edit, but the tool itself is not described as a plugin.
How much does Solargraf cost?
Solargraf’s price page could not be read in October 2026 because solargraf.com returned HTTP 403. The API guide names a Solargraf Enterprise plan. Ask the vendor for current plans and prices.
How much does SurgePV cost?
SurgePV lists $1,899 per user per year for 1 user, $1,499 per user for 3 seats and $1,299 per user for 5 seats, in USD, plus 18% GST (SurgePV pricing, November 2026).
Can Solargraf make permit sets for commercial systems?
Not with the self-service tool. Its FAQ lists ground mount, commercial, carport and three-phase inverter systems as not supported, and says some may be available through Managed Services (October 2026).
Does SurgePV create permit plan sets?
Permit plan sets are not in SurgePV’s published scope list. It lists electrical workflow support and bill-of-materials output, and says outputs do not replace approval by the responsible engineer or authority.
