Comparison · · 10 min read
SolarDraft vs Reslink vs SurgePV (2026): Pricing, 3D Design and Reports Compared
Reslink and SurgePV take very different approaches: Reslink is an India-focused platform billed monthly, while SurgePV is an engineering-heavy tool priced per user in US dollars. SolarDraft sits between them — an Indian design suite billed yearly, with a free plan to start.
Pricing compared
| SolarDraft | Reslink | SurgePV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | ₹40,000/yr incl. GST | ₹4,000/month | US$1,899/user/yr (individual) |
| Approx. first-year cost, 1 user | ₹40,000 | ≈ ₹48,000 | ≈ ₹1.6–1.7 lakh* |
| Higher plans | ₹60,000 and ₹2,00,000/yr incl. GST | Pro ₹15,000/month; Premium | $1,499 (3 users), $1,299 (5 users) per user |
| Free start | Free plan | Free trial | Free trial |
*Approximate conversion at ₹85–90 per US dollar, before taxes.
Features compared
| Feature | SolarDraft | Reslink | SurgePV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D on satellite map | ✓ + LiDAR heights | ✓ Satellite tracing | ✓ AI 3D roof |
| Shadow analysis | ✓ Advanced, all plans | ✓ 3D shadow simulation | ✓ 8,760-hour |
| Ground-mount | ✓ Pro and above | ✓ Premium | ✓ |
| Drawings | PV array, string route, SLD, BOM | BOM | SLD, BOQ, DXF/DWG |
| Proposal | ✓ PM Surya Ghar subsidy + payback | ✓ PDF via WhatsApp | ✓ Web proposal + e-sign |
| CRM | ✓ Solar CRM | ✓ | Workflow tools |
| Mobile | Android app + web | Android app | Web |
SolarDraft vs Reslink
- Billing: SolarDraft is yearly (₹40,000 incl. GST); Reslink is monthly (₹4,000), about ₹48,000 a year.
- Ground-mount: both offer it in higher plans — SolarDraft from Pro, Reslink in Premium.
- Sharing: SolarDraft shares a live 3D link; Reslink shares PDF proposals on WhatsApp.
SolarDraft vs SurgePV
- Cost for a 5-person team: SurgePV ≈ 5 × $1,299 = $6,495 a year (≈ ₹5.5–5.8 lakh). SolarDraft prices by project size, not seats — see the plan limits.
- Engineering depth: SurgePV leads on bankable yield and a very large equipment database; SolarDraft covers rooftop design, drawings and proposals at an Indian price point.
Another option: Solar Designer
Solar Designer is a standalone Indian design app from ₹40,000 a year including GST. It suits teams that want a complete DISCOM drawing set — string route, PV array, SLD, earthing and LA, cable routing and site plan — alongside proposals and a CRM.
Who should pick which?
- SolarDraft — rooftop EPCs that want LiDAR-based design, drawings and subsidy-ready proposals at a published yearly price.
- Solar Designer — teams that prioritise a full DISCOM drawing set from the first design.
- Reslink — teams that prefer monthly billing.
- SurgePV — larger C&I teams that need bankable simulation and can budget per user in USD.
See how these compare with Arka360 and SolarLadder in our complete 2026 comparison.
Need the design done for you?
Send the site — get a 3D design back in 24 hours.
Instant Solar Design delivers white-labelled 3D models, shadow analysis and generation reports from ₹500 per project.
Order a design →Frequently asked questions
How does SolarDraft pricing compare with Reslink and SurgePV?
SolarDraft’s Solar 3D Design starts at ₹40,000 a year including GST with a free plan to start; Reslink starts at ₹4,000 a month (about ₹48,000 a year); SurgePV costs US$1,299–1,899 per user per year.
Which tools support ground-mount design?
SolarDraft from its Pro plan, Reslink in its Premium plan, and SurgePV.
Which has the most advanced simulation?
SurgePV focuses on bankable 8,760-hour shading and yield. SolarDraft uses LiDAR heights with advanced shadow analysis on every plan; Reslink offers 3D shadow simulation.
Which is best for a small EPC in India?
For small rooftop EPCs, SolarDraft and Solar Designer offer the lowest published entry price including GST, with 3D design, drawings, proposals and CRM.
