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FTW vs RETScreen

FTW

6.3#8 in energy management softwareFree plan
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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RETScreen

7.1#1 in energy management softwareFrom C$869 a year
Free planWindows
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What both publish

FactFTWRETScreen
DeploymentFTW runs on the user's own host, with the homepage describing Raspberry Pi and Linux deployment.Independent directory data describes RETScreen as an on-premise Windows desktop application.

FTW plans

  • FTW CommunityFree

RETScreen plans

  • Viewer modeFree
  • Professional modeC$869 a year

Pick FTW if…

FTW suits households seeking to coordinate supported solar, battery and EV charging equipment, especially those able to run it on their own Linux host or Raspberry Pi. Active control requires a working site meter and confirmed main fuse rating.

Pick RETScreen if…

You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.

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