Pylon's pricing is one of its biggest selling points, and one of the things that makes it unusual in solar software. There are no monthly fees. Instead you pay a small amount per project. Here is how Pylon pricing works for Australian installers in 2026, and the things worth understanding before you commit.
How much does Pylon cost?
Pylon uses a pay-per-project model with no monthly subscription and no lock-in contract. In practice that means you pay a low fee each time you create a project rather than a fixed monthly cost, typically around four dollars for a standard project and about ten dollars for a Pro project, with no monthly minimum. Pricing can change, so confirm current rates with Pylon directly.
What's included in the per-project fee?
The per-project cost covers more than just the design canvas. It includes the high-resolution aerial imagery designers need for accurate shading, the 3D shading analysis itself, load profile and interval data tools, and the proposal output. Unlimited team members can use the account, since the cost is tied to projects rather than seats.
Why pay-per-project suits some installers
- Variable workloads. If your volume rises and falls, you only pay when you actually quote, rather than carrying a monthly fee in quiet months.
- Unlimited users. You can add your whole team without per-seat costs, which helps growing businesses.
- No contract. Nothing to lock into, so the risk of trying it is low.
When a subscription might suit you better
Pay-per-project is not always cheapest. If you quote in high, steady volume, a flat monthly or pay-as-you-go model can work out similar or better, and some installers prefer a predictable fixed cost. It is worth running your own numbers on expected monthly project counts before assuming per-project is the cheapest option for you.
How Pylon pricing compares
Pylon and Solar Proof are priced similarly, both use low per-project pricing rather than expensive monthly seats, which is part of why they are often compared. The decision between them usually comes down to features and fit rather than price: proposal template flexibility, commercial depth and workflow. Global tools differ more: OpenSolar is free but funded by hardware and finance partners, while Aurora Solar is quote-based and aimed at larger operations. For a feature-by-feature view, see our Solar Proof vs Pylon comparison.
The bottom line
Pylon's pay-per-project pricing, no monthly fees, unlimited users, imagery included, is genuinely good value, especially for installers with variable volume. Just run your own project-count maths to confirm it beats a flat-rate model for your situation, and remember that between close Australian tools, fit and features usually matter more than the small price difference.
