How popular isHelioScope?
In September 2026, people searched for HelioScope by name about 14,800 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 21.6% of all global solar design software searches, placing HelioScope second out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about solar design software, HelioScope appeared in four of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.
HelioScope is the second most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
PVsystShare of searches 32.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd- HelioScopeShare of searches 21.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
OpenSolarShare of searches 21.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Aurora SolarShare of searches 14.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- PVcaseShare of searches 5.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top solar design software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, HelioScope was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. HelioScope is the fourth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Aurora Solar1st
OpenSolar2nd
PVsyst3rd- HelioScope4th
Pylon5th- PVcase6th
Solargraf7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
OpenSolar5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Aurora Solar5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
PVsyst4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- HelioScope4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- PVcase2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pylon2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Solargraf1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about solar design software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which solar design software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best solar design software tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best solar design software for solar system design?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“solar design software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“solar proposal software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which solar design software compete with HelioScope?
Share of searches by month for PVsyst, HelioScope, OpenSolar, Aurora Solar, PVcase, Pylon, Solargraf. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PVsyst | HelioScope | OpenSolar | Aurora Solar | PVcase | Pylon | Solargraf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.9% | 22% | 18% | 18% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.4% | 24.3% | 16.2% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.5% | 24.4% | 16.3% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.9% | 25.2% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 5% | 3% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.7% | 24.2% | 19.8% | 16.2% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.6% | 21.7% | 21.7% | 14.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.6% | 21.1% | 21.1% | 17.2% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| May 2026 | 34.2% | 22.8% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.2% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 17% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.5% | 21% | 21% | 17.2% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.6% | 21.7% | 21.7% | 14.5% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.3% | 21.6% | 21.6% | 14.4% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.3% | 22.2K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.6% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 21.6% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14.4% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.2% | 3.6K | +24.1% | +1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.6% | 1.8K | -10.2% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.3% | 1.6K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
PVsyst32.3%
Held 1st. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
21.6%
Held 2nd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
21.6%
Held 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
14.4%
Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.PVcase
5.2%
Held 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
6.
Pylon2.6%
Held 6th. 1.8K estimated branded searches, -10.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
2.3%
Held 7th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between HelioScope and its closest rivals
Every comparison with HelioScope
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for HelioScope changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for HelioScope worldwide fell from 18.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HelioScope’s share of searches among solar design software worldwide peaked at 25.2% in January 2026 and was lowest at 20.8% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for solar design software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, PVcase gained share of searches among solar design software worldwide, from 4.3% to 5.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Aurora Solar worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 9.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for HelioScope worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for PVsyst worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Solargraf worldwide fell 15.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Pylon worldwide fell 11.1% over 12 measured months, from 2K to 1.8K in September 2026.
How are HelioScope’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using HelioScope’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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