ABB Nsight vs RETScreen
ABB Nsight
abb.comRETScreen
natural-resources.canada.caSide by side
| Figure | ABB Nsight | RETScreen |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | C$72.42/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Energy Management Software | 7.5 (#12) | 8.4 (#3) |
| Deployment | ABB describes onboarding that includes discovery and demo, site assessment, training and go-live, and ongoing support. | Independent directory data describes RETScreen as an on-premise Windows desktop application. |
Plans
ABB Nsight
- BaselinePriced on request
- OptimizePriced on request
- Real-timePriced on request
In their own words
ABB Nsight
ABB Nsight is a cloud-based analytics platform for industrial operators seeking visibility into site energy use and carbon performance. It centralizes water, air, gas, electricity, and steam data in one dashboard and includes utility bill and tariff analysis. The platform supports greenhouse gas baselining, reporting, and real-time monitoring for Scopes 1 and 2. Its listed levels cover reporting and tariff analysis, real-time meter and significant energy user monitoring, and optimization tools such as grid prediction, demand response optimization, and automated load curtailment. ABB says Nsight connects with ERP, BMS, SCADA, AMI, and IoT systems using open APIs and flexible protocols. It is designed to use existing meters, sensors, and systems without requiring new hardware in most cases. ABB describes encryption at rest and in transit, outbound-only data flow, and two-factor authentication, and states compliance with SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST standards. All three subscription levels include onboarding, training, and 24/7 support. The platform is available on web and via API; pricing is on request.
RETScreen
RETScreen has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.