Comparison · · 10 min read
SolarDraft vs Reslink vs SurgePV (2026): Pricing, 3D Design & Reports Compared
Reslink and SurgePV represent two very different approaches: Reslink is an India-focused platform with monthly plans and a CRM, while SurgePV is an engineering-heavy platform priced per user in US dollars. SolarDraft sits in between — a complete 3D solar draft and proposal tool for Indian EPCs from ₹20,000 per year + 18% GST.
Pricing compared
| SolarDraft | Reslink | SurgePV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | ₹20,000 / year + 18% GST | ₹4,000 / month | US$1,899 / user / year (individual) |
| Approx. first-year cost, 1 user | ₹23,600 incl. GST | ≈ ₹48,000 | ≈ ₹1.6–1.7 lakh* |
| Higher plans | Contact SolarDraft | Pro ₹15,000 / month; Premium & Enterprise | $1,499 (3 users) / $1,299 (5 users) per user / year |
*Approximate conversion at ₹85–90 per US dollar, before taxes. Prices from vendor pages as of September 2026.
Features compared
| Feature | SolarDraft | Reslink | SurgePV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web app | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android app with 3D design | ✓ | ✓ Android app | — |
| 3D without site visit | ✓ Lat-long / property name | ✓ Satellite tracing | ✓ AI 3D roof |
| Auto roof detection | Coming soon | Check | ✓ |
| RCC + metal shed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ground mount | Coming soon | ✓ Premium | ✓ |
| 30+ obstruction types | ✓ | Check | Check |
| One-click panel fill | ✓ | ✓ Auto placement | ✓ |
| Stringing drawings | ✓ | Check | ✓ SLD auto-gen |
| PV layout drawings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ DXF/DWG |
| Losses while designing | ✓ Live | ✓ Shadow simulation | ✓ 8,760-hour shading |
| Energy report | ✓ 3D + energy report | ✓ NASA solar data | ✓ Bankable (±3% claimed) |
| Add own panels | ✓ Directly | Check | ✓ 70,000+ module database |
| Proposal builder | ✓ | ✓ PDF + WhatsApp | ✓ + e-signature |
| Shareable 3D link | ✓ | PDF share | ✓ Web proposal |
| CRM | ✓ Mini CRM | ✓ CRM | Workflow automation |
| Roles + admin control panel | ✓ Designer / sales / admin | ✓ Role-based permissions | Multi-user plans |
| Training | ✓ Pre-recorded videos | ✓ | ✓ |
SolarDraft vs Reslink
Both are India-first and both have Android apps and CRMs. The main differences:
- Price model: SolarDraft is ₹20,000/year + 18% GST (₹23,600); Reslink is ₹4,000/month (≈ ₹48,000/year) — so SolarDraft costs about half on entry pricing.
- Sharing: SolarDraft shares a live, high-quality 3D view by link; Reslink shares PDF proposals via WhatsApp.
- Ground mount: available in Reslink's Premium plan; coming soon in SolarDraft.
- Team visibility: SolarDraft's admin control panel shows which salesperson handled each lead and which designer created each design.
SolarDraft vs SurgePV
SurgePV is built for engineering depth — hourly shading, bankable yield, SLDs and a very large equipment database. It is also priced per user in dollars, which adds up quickly for an Indian sales team.
- Cost for a 5-person team: SurgePV ≈ 5 × $1,299 = $6,495/year (≈ ₹5.5–5.8 lakh). SolarDraft starts at ₹20,000/year + GST — confirm multi-user pricing with SolarDraft.
- Mobile: SolarDraft lets salespeople build 3D on Android during the meeting.
- AI: SurgePV offers AI roof modelling today; SolarDraft offers Solar Intelligence AI from lat-long/property name, with auto roof detection coming soon.
Who should pick which?
- SolarDraft — rooftop EPCs and sales teams who want fast mobile 3D, drawings, reports and proposals at the lowest yearly cost.
- Reslink — teams who prefer monthly billing or need ground-mount design today.
- SurgePV — larger C&I teams who need bankable simulations and can budget per user in USD.
See how these compare with Arka360 and SolarLadder in our complete 2026 comparison.
Try it yourself
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SolarDraft is solar draft software for Indian EPCs, from ₹20,000 per year + 18% GST with training included.
Visit SolarDraft.org →Frequently asked questions
How does SolarDraft pricing compare with Reslink and SurgePV?
As of September 2026, SolarDraft starts at ₹20,000 per year + 18% GST, Reslink at ₹4,000 per month (about ₹48,000 per year) and SurgePV at US$1,299–1,899 per user per year depending on team size.
Which tool has AI roof detection?
SurgePV lists AI 3D roof modelling today. SolarDraft offers Solar Intelligence AI to build 3D designs from a lat-long or property name, and lists automatic roof detection as coming soon.
Which tool supports ground-mounted design?
Reslink lists ground-mount design in its Premium plan and SurgePV supports it. SolarDraft lists ground-mounted installations as coming soon.
Which is best for a small EPC in India?
For small rooftop EPCs focused on fast, affordable pre-sales designs, SolarDraft offers the lowest published entry price with mobile 3D design, drawings, energy reports, a proposal builder and team controls.