NorthStar CIS
5.4#20 in utility billing softwareWebSelf-hostedWindows
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7.5#1 in utility billing softwareFrom €155 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | NorthStar CIS | SkyBill Utility Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | The software can be customized to bill multiple utilities on one statement, including complex, deregulated, or alternate energy billing. | It calculates periodic bills using meter readings or flat rates and supports configurable tariffs for services, customers, properties, quantities and time periods. |
| Deployment | The vendor says CIS can be hosted on the customer’s server or on NorthStar Cloud; the cloud service is fully hosted and managed. | SkyBill is offered as cloud SaaS, with an on-premises version available on request. |
| Founded | 1976 | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | Riga, Latvia |
| Integrations | NorthStar describes REST API integrations with meter data management, outage management, kiosks, payment portals, and electronic bill presentment and payment providers. | Listed integrations include Dynamics 365 API, Outlook, Power BI, Power Automate, Stripe, PayPal and other local gateways. |
NorthStar CIS plans
- NorthStar CISPriced on request
SkyBill Utility Billing plans
- Basic€155 a month
- PRO subscription—
Pick NorthStar CIS if…
NorthStar CIS is aimed at small to medium-sized utilities and municipalities that need utility billing and customer service workflows. It may suit organizations choosing between customer-server hosting and a managed cloud service.
Pick SkyBill Utility Billing if…
SkyBill suits utility providers, property managers, and municipalities that need billing, meter data handling, and customer account tools. It supports electricity, solar power, gas, water, wastewater, sewerage, district heating, waste, and property billing.