Clever-PV Alternative: TL;DR
Both are leading cloud-based HEMS with similar end-user pricing.
Both are software-first cloud HEMS and do not require dedicated hardware HEMS gateways.
Zerofy stands out with more flexible device support, stronger automation and tariff coverage, wider European localization, and a more mature white-label platform for installers and energy providers.
What Zerofy and Clever-PV Have in Common
Cloud-Based
No hardware required. Start immediately after download.
Similar Pricing
Affordable subscription-based pricing for both.
Solar Optimization
Maximize self-consumption and use dynamic tariffs.
Where Zerofy Stands Out
| Zerofy | Clever-PV | |
|---|---|---|
| EV brands | 28 brands | 6 brands |
| Heat pump brands | 11 brands | 7 brands |
| Appliance support | Miele appliances supported | No appliance support |
| PV, meter & charger support | Broad support incl. OCPP chargers | Broad support incl. OCPP chargers |
| System configuration | Flexible with or without PV system/meter | Less flexible setup options |
| Availability | Many European countries, 6 languages, broader currency support | Main focus on DACH region |
| Tariffs | Manual setup + 10,000+ direct tariffs across Europe | Manual setup + limited direct tariff coverage |
| Automation | AI Autopilot-first with less manual setup | More manual settings (plus automated modes) |
| User interface | Modern, intuitive | More technical |
| Analytics | Detailed energy/cost analytics per device + CO₂ analysis | Detailed energy/cost analytics per device |
| White-label | Original full-stack cloud white-label platform with installer backend and marketing integrations | White-label available |
Key Advantages
Device support
- More EV brands: 28 vs 6
- More heat pump brands: 11 vs 7
- Miele appliances supported (Clever-PV has no appliance support)
- Both support many PV systems, meters, and EV chargers (incl. OCPP)
- More flexible system configuration with and without PV system/meter
User experience and ecosystem
- Modern, intuitive interface
- AI Autopilot focus vs more manual settings in Clever-PV
- Tariffs: both support manual setup; Zerofy adds 10,000+ direct tariffs across Europe
- Both provide energy and cost analytics per device; Zerofy also adds CO₂ analysis
International Availability
- Zerofy supports many European countries, while Clever-PV is focused on the DACH region
- Zerofy supports many more languages (6)
- Zerofy supports more currencies and country-specific electricity tariffs
White-Label for Installers and energy providers
- Both offer white-label; Zerofy is the original full-stack cloud white-label platform
- Detailed installer backend plus integrations with marketing tools (e.g., Klaviyo, Mailchimp, and third-party tools)
- Zerofy offers both multi-tenant and single-tenant options
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