Tool profile
Arka360: cost, fit and limits
Arka360 is a solar design and proposal software made by Arka Energy Solutions that creates 3D models, shading reports, PV layouts, sales proposals and generation reports for installers, with AI assisted modeling in its Premium plan.
What to know first
Arka360's pricing page shows three sets of prices that do not agree: one in Indian rupees per month and year, and two in US dollars per month, with and without annual prices. In one USD set Basic is $159 per month, Premium $199 and Enterprise $999. In another set Enterprise is Talk to Sales, so no single figure is safe to quote, and tax treatment differs between the sets.
Arka360 at a glance
| Maker | Arka Energy Solutions, India |
|---|---|
| Free plan | No |
| Entry price | Quote only |
| API access | Yes |
| Category | Best AI Solar Design Software in 2026, rank 6 of 13 |
| Website | arka360.com/ |
Who Arka360 is best for
Teams modeling batteries
Premium lists battery storage and backup sizing, which suits sellers who quote storage with solar and need a sized backup design.
Designers who work in other 3D tools
Premium names 3D model export to SketchUp and PVsyst, so a design can move into modeling or simulation software when an engineer needs to refine it.
Buyers who negotiate directly
Because the pricing page is inconsistent, a team willing to confirm price with the vendor can use the page to see which features each tier is meant to carry.
Arka360 plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (USD set 3) | $159 per month or $1,699 per year | Shading report, 3D visualisation, PV layout CAD export, sales proposal, generation report and micro-inverter design, as listed on the pricing page. |
| Premium (USD set 3) | $199 per month or $1,999 per year | Basic features plus AI assisted modeling, battery storage and backup sizing, CAD export and customizable proposals. |
| Enterprise (USD set 3) | $999 per month or $9,999 per year | Premium features plus custom requests, premium support and extra add-ons; another set on the same page shows Talk to Sales. |
Checked November 2026.
What Arka360 does
- Shading report and 3D visualisation
- A shading report and 3D visualisation are in the entry plan, so every tier can show a customer a modeled roof and the production lost to shade.
- AI assisted modeling
- The pricing page names AI assisted modeling in Premium and an AI assisted 3D model in its comparison table, without describing the method or accuracy.
- CAD and single-line diagram export
- PV layout CAD export is listed from the entry plan, and single-line diagram export is listed for Premium, covering the drawings handed to an engineer or permit office.
- Proposal and generation report
- A sales proposal and a generation report are listed in the entry plan, with customizable proposals added in Premium, so the main difference in proposals between the tiers is how much a seller can edit the layout.
- Equipment design options
- Micro-inverter and optimiser design options are listed, so a design can reflect module-level electronics rather than only string inverters, which matters on roofs with partial shade or several orientations.
How Arka360 handles your data
The privacy policy says data is retained until the customer chooses to delete it, and that deletion requests are answered within 30 days. It names Microsoft Azure Blob Storage without a region. Certifications are not stated; the policy refers only to industry-standard security measures. It does not say whether customer data trains AI models. The legal name, Arka Energy Solutions, appears on the privacy policy only, as the pricing page names no legal entity, so contracting details should be confirmed with the vendor.
Where Arka360 falls short in practice
- Inconsistent pricing. Three pricing sets on one page disagree on currency, billing period and whether Enterprise is Talk to Sales, so budgeting from the page alone is unreliable.
- Tax on listed prices. Prices in the INR set include 18% GST as stated on the page, so a buyer comparing with a USD set must check whether tax is included.
- Integrations only as plan lines. SketchUp, PVsyst and API integration appear as plan features and no list of integrations was found, so connections to CRM or finance tools are unconfirmed.
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Arka360: common questions
What does Arka360 cost?
The pricing page shows three sets that do not agree. One uses Indian rupees, and two use US dollars. In one USD set Basic is $159 per month or $1,699 per year, Premium $199 or $1,999 and Enterprise $999 or $9,999. Confirm the current price with Arka Energy Solutions before buying.
Which Arka360 plan has the AI features?
The pricing page names AI assisted modeling in the Premium plan and an AI assisted 3D model in its comparison table. The Basic plan lists a shading report, 3D visualisation and CAD export. The pages opened do not describe how the AI modeling works or how accurate it is.
Does Arka360 export to SketchUp or PVsyst?
The Premium INR plan names 3D model export to SketchUp and PVsyst, and API integration is named as a plan feature. Check that the export is in the plan you buy, because the pricing sets on the page do not agree on what each tier includes.
Where does Arka360 keep customer data?
The privacy policy names Microsoft Azure Blob Storage without a region and says data is retained until the customer chooses to delete it, with requests answered within 30 days. No certification is stated, so a European buyer should ask where the data sits.
Does Arka360 have a free plan?
No free plan is listed on the pricing page; Basic, Premium and Enterprise are paid, with monthly and annual figures in the USD sets. The pages opened do not mention a free trial, so ask about a demo or trial before committing to a plan.