A cheaper EagleView alternative for solar
EagleView sells aerial roof-measurement reports priced per report. If you fly a drone (even a sub-$300 DJI Mini), you can skip those per-report fees entirely: RoofDecko measures the roof and designs the solar layout from your own photo — unlimited, for $19/month.
Per-report fees vs unlimited
| RoofDecko | EagleView | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat: free, or $19/mo unlimited | Per aerial report |
| Imagery source | Your own drone photo | EagleView aircraft aerial imagery |
| Site visit needed | Yes — one quick drone shot | No — they fly it |
| Output | Measurements + panel layout + NEC string sizing + kWp | Roof measurement report |
| Turnaround | Instant, in your browser | Report delivery time |
Competitor details are based on publicly available information and may change — verify on EagleView's site.
When to pick which
If you need a report without visiting the property, EagleView's fly-it-for-you model is convenient. If you already fly a drone and want unlimited measurements plus a full solar design at a flat low price, RoofDecko is the cheaper, faster choice.
FAQ
Is there a cheaper alternative to EagleView reports?
Yes. EagleView charges per aerial roof report. RoofDecko instead measures the roof from a drone photo you take yourself, with unlimited measurements on the $19/month Pro plan (free plan available), so it pays off quickly if you do more than a couple of measurements a month.
Does RoofDecko replace EagleView for solar?
For solar design it does more: as well as measuring the roof, RoofDecko produces a to-scale panel layout, access/fire clearances, NEC 690.7 string sizing, and kWp estimates. EagleView focuses on the aerial measurement report itself.
What's the catch versus an aerial report?
You capture the photo. EagleView delivers a report without you visiting the site; RoofDecko needs one top-down drone photo (any consumer drone). In exchange you get unlimited, instant, much cheaper measurements plus full solar design.