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Heartbeat AI (1KOMMA5°) vs OpenSolar
Both are professional tools for sustainable energy & energy transition. Heartbeat AI (1KOMMA5°) has a provider in the EU; OpenSolar has a lower monthly price.
Heartbeat AI (1KOMMA5°)1KOMMA5° (Hamburg, DE; active in NL)GDPR: Limitedhardware €599 one-off + €14.99/month AI optimisation · free trial
Stronger on 1 by 2 points with a clear margin
OpenSolarOpenSolar Pty Ltd (Australia)GDPR: Unknownfree · free trial
Stronger on 1 by 2 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- OpenSolar is cheaper: €0 per month, against €14.99 with Heartbeat AI (1KOMMA5°).
- Heartbeat AI (1KOMMA5°) is based in the EU, OpenSolar outside the EU.
| Criterion | Heartbeat AI (1KOMMA5°) | OpenSolar |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Limited | Unknown |
| Price | hardware €599 one-off + €14.99/mo AI optimisation | free |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Origin | EU | Outside EU |
| Tasks | – | AI for quotes and estimates |
Choose Heartbeat AI (1KOMMA5°) if…
- you want a provider in the EU
- you are looking for: recognising your consumption pattern
- you are looking for: forecasting your energy needs
Choose OpenSolar if…
- you care about the monthly price
- you are looking for: automatic solar design (auto-design)
- you are looking for: quote builder with financing integrations
Features of Heartbeat AI (1KOMMA5°)
- Recognises your consumption pattern
- Forecasts your energy needs
- Automatic charging and discharging
- Shifts consumption to the cheapest moment
- Sells surplus at peak prices
- Controls panels, battery, heat pump, charger
- Real-time insight into the energy market
- Insight into CO2 impact
Features of OpenSolar
- Automatic solar design (auto-design)
- Quote builder with financing integrations
- E-signatures and project management
- AI Lead Gen for customer acquisition
- 200+ partner integrations
- Available in 185 countries
- Single-line diagrams
- Supplier assistant for materials management
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Heartbeat AI (1KOMMA5°) or OpenSolar?
- Heartbeat AI (1KOMMA5°) has a provider in the EU; OpenSolar has a lower monthly price. What weighs more for you determines the choice; the table puts everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: Heartbeat AI (1KOMMA5°) or OpenSolar?
- Heartbeat AI (1KOMMA5°): hardware €599 one-off + €14.99/month AI optimisation. OpenSolar: free.
- Which is safer for your data: Heartbeat AI (1KOMMA5°) or OpenSolar?
- On the GDPR profile they don't clearly differ (limited and unknown). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for sustainable energy & energy transition.
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