Voltio vs Zero Friction
Voltio
voltio.com.auZero Friction
zerofriction.coSide by side
| Figure | Voltio | Zero Friction |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 3 |
| Spec score · Utility Billing Software | 6.8 (#23) | 7.7 (#9) |
| Billing | Its billing engine supports dynamic tariffs, time-of-use pricing, demand charges, and automated meter-to-cash workflows. | The platform supports invoicing based on fixed or consumption-related rates and cost distribution, with invoices sent by email or post. |
| Founded | Voltio's site biography says its founder established the company in December 2015. | LinkedIn lists the company as founded in 2018. |
| Headquarters | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Ghent, Belgium |
| Integrations | The ESG platform page lists connectors for MSCI, Measurabl, Watershed, and custom REST APIs, plus REST API, webhook, and SFTP data exchange. | The integration catalog covers meter-data management, CRM, ERP, banking, reporting, payment, customer-service, accountancy, communication and e-invoicing systems. |
| Meter data | Its Meter Data Management System collects, validates, processes, and stores interval data from meters in real time. | It accepts meter data through API, (S)FTP, or email and supports standard hourly metering data. |
| Purpose | Voltio describes itself as an energy management platform for grid orchestration, automated billing, and real-time telemetry analysis. | Zero Friction is a cloud SaaS meter-to-cash and billing platform for heating and cooling suppliers. |
| Security | Voltio says it is SOC 2 Type II certified and offers end-to-end encryption and role-based access control. | Zero Friction states that it is ISO 27001 certified and performs annual penetration testing. |
| Support | The site invites prospective customers to contact its team for a demonstration and lists 1300 648 568 and [email protected]. | Support is included in monthly pricing, with 24/7 self-service and contact with support by chat, phone, or email during CET office hours. |
Plans
Zero Friction
- BPO EnterprisePriced on request
- BPO StandardPriced on request
- SaaSPriced on request
In their own words
Voltio
Voltio is a web-based energy management platform for electricity businesses handling grid operations, billing, metering, and emissions data. Its billing engine supports dynamic tariffs, time-of-use pricing, demand charges, automated meter-to-cash, and usage analytics. Grid tools cover distributed energy resource management, demand response automation, battery dispatch optimisation, and network constraint management. Analytics include consumption forecasting, network performance monitoring, carbon tracking and reporting, and predictive maintenance. For embedded network and microgrid operators in Australia and New Zealand, Voltio combines billing, CRM, smart metering, and asset management. Its Meter Data Management System collects, validates, processes, and stores interval meter data in real time, supporting meter types 1–6 and NEM12-to-MDF output. Metering services include AEMO-approved hardware, field installation, maintenance, and lifecycle support. The ESG Data Platform handles Scope 1, 2, and 3 reporting with validation, gap detection, anomaly flags, audit trails, listed connectors, and disclosure frameworks. Voltio states SOC 2 Type II certification, end-to-end encryption, role-based access control, and accreditation as an AEMO Embedded Network Manager. Pricing is on request.
Zero Friction
Zero Friction has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.