Utility Operations Pricing

Transparent Pricing for Utility Operations

Clear, predictable costs with no hidden fees. The same pricing for every utility, because operational budgets deserve transparency and rate cases demand clarity.

Published Pricing, No Hidden Quotes
SCADA & OMS Integrations Included
Same Rates for Every Utility
Multi-Year Rate Lock Guarantee

Utility operational budgets are under constant scrutiny. Rate cases demand full cost transparency. And utility operators deserve to know exactly what they're paying for before they commit.

That's why we publish our pricing openly. Every utility sees the same numbers. No opaque "custom quotes" that vary based on negotiating leverage. No surprise invoices after implementation. No escalating fees that blow through approved capital programmes.

This approach is uncommon in utility technology. Transparency is good practice. Open procurement reduces costs, improves competition, and ensures regulatory defensibility. We believe utility operators should benefit from the same transparency they're expected to provide ratepayers.

Our Approach

Built Around Your Operational Reality

Pricing designed for how utilities actually operate, not how vendors wish they did.

No Per-Seat Licensing

Add field technicians, dispatchers, and engineers without adding invoices. Your success expanding operations shouldn't trigger billing alerts.

Traditional ApproachPer-user fees that punish workforce growth
Argus ApproachCapacity-based tiers include all users

Integrations Included

Connecting your SCADA, GIS, OMS, AMI, and asset management systems shouldn't require separate contracts. We want you to connect everything.

Traditional Approach€5,000-€25,000 per system integration
Argus ApproachUnlimited integrations at every tier

Predictable AI Processing

Run as many predictive maintenance analyses, outage predictions, and asset health assessments as your operations require without calculating cost-per-inference.

Traditional ApproachUsage-based AI billing creates uncertainty
Argus ApproachAI features included in every tier

Multi-Year Budget Protection

Lock in rates for your full contract term. No automatic escalators. No "market rate adjustments." Defensible in any rate case.

Traditional ApproachAnnual price increases of 5-15%
Argus ApproachRate lock for contract duration
Deployment Flexibility

Deployment That Fits Your Requirements

Every utility has different compliance obligations and infrastructure preferences. We support all deployment models at the same base pricing.

Cloud-Hosted SaaS

Fully managed infrastructure

Best For

Utilities prioritising rapid deployment and minimal IT overhead

What's Included

  • Fully managed infrastructure on Cloudflare, AWS, or Azure
  • Automatic updates and security patches
  • 99.9% uptime SLA
  • Geographic data residency options
  • Disaster recovery and backup included
  • 24/7 monitoring and incident response

Security & Compliance

SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001NERC CIP-ready

All deployment models use the same base pricing. You shouldn't pay more for meeting your security mandates.

Capacity Tiers

Capacity Tiers That Scale With Your Operations

Choose the tier that matches your current operations. All tiers include the full platform, no feature gating. The difference is capacity, not capability.

Save 15% with annual billing

Starter

Small utilities, municipal water systems, rural electric cooperatives

€848/month

€10,178/year

Full platform capabilities at entry-level capacity
Perfect for pilot programmes and proof-of-concept
Upgrade path preserves all data and configurations
Active Work OrdersUp to 50
Operational Data Storage250 GB
Named UsersUp to 12
Concurrent Users5
Data ProvidersCore Set
AI ModelsAny Model
AI Tokens2M tokens/month
API AccessREST
Support LevelBusiness Hours
TrainingSelf-Service
IntegrationsUnlimited
Most Popular

Professional

Mid-sized utilities, regional water authorities, distribution companies

€4,248/month

€50,980/year

Capacity for complex, multi-system operations
Connect any data provider or AI model
Extended support hours for operational flexibility
Active Work OrdersUp to 300
Operational Data Storage1.5 TB
Named UsersUp to 60
Concurrent Users25
Data ProvidersAny Provider
AI ModelsAny Model
AI Tokens15M tokens/month
API AccessREST + GraphQL
Support LevelExtended Hours
TrainingInstructor-Led
IntegrationsUnlimited

Enterprise

Large investor-owned utilities, multi-state holding companies, transmission operators

€22,098/month

€265,180/year

Scale for high-volume, multi-site operations
24/7 support for continuous utility operations
Custom training programmes and dedicated success management
Active Work OrdersUp to 2,000
Operational Data Storage10 TB
Named UsersUp to 400
Concurrent Users150
Data ProvidersAny Provider
AI ModelsAny Model
AI Tokens100M tokens/month
API AccessFull API
Support Level24/7
TrainingCustom Programme
IntegrationsUnlimited

Mission-Critical

National grid operators, critical infrastructure networks, multi-utility conglomerates

€84,998/month

€1,019,980/year

Unlimited capacity for complex grid operations
Priority AI processing for time-sensitive outage response
Custom SLAs and embedded support personnel
Active Work OrdersUnlimited
Operational Data StorageCustom
Named UsersUnlimited
Concurrent UsersCustom
Data ProvidersAny Provider
AI ModelsAny Model + Priority
AI Tokens500M tokens/month
API AccessFull + Priority
Support Level24/7 + Dedicated
TrainingEmbedded
IntegrationsUnlimited + Priority Dev
Add-Ons

Flexible Add-Ons for Growing Needs

Extend your capacity with transparent, pay-as-you-need add-ons.

AI Token Packs

Need more AI processing capacity? Add token packs to any tier.

AI Starter Pack

5M tokens/month

€598/month

AI Professional Pack

25M tokens/month

€2,398/month

AI Enterprise Pack

125M tokens/month

€9,998/month

Additional Storage

Expand operational data storage beyond your tier's included capacity.

€0.10/GB/month

Volume discounts available for 5TB+ commitments

Additional Named Users

Add more named users beyond your tier limits.

€50/user/month

Concurrent user limits scale proportionally

Open Architecture

Open Integration Architecture, Connect Everything

We don't limit you to a fixed list. If it has an API, Argus connects to it.

OPEN ARCHITECTURE

Our Integration Philosophy

Traditional vendors market "X integrations" as a feature. We think that's the wrong approach. The moment you commit to a fixed list, you've created a limitation. What happens when a new SCADA system enters the market? When a better weather intelligence source emerges?

Operational Systems

Connect any SCADA, GIS, OMS, or asset management system your utility uses

Your existing SCADAYour current GISAny OMS systemAsset management

What This Means For Your Budget

  • No surprise integration invoices
  • No per-connector licensing fees
  • No "premium connector" tiers
  • No metered API costs
  • No limits on data volume transferred

Connect any system with an API. We provide connector development, configuration, and maintenance at no additional cost.

Total Cost of Ownership

Understanding Total Cost of Ownership

See how traditional platform costs compare when you factor in everything.

Cost Category
Traditional Platforms
Argus Approach
Base Licence/Subscription
€€€
Included
Per-Seat Fees
€€ per user
No per-seat fees
Integration Fees
€€€ per system
Included
AI/Analytics Add-ons
€€€
Included
Training
€€€ billed separately
Included (at tier level)
Data Migration
€€€ (often 30%+ of contract)
Included (up to limits)
Annual Maintenance
15-22% of licence
Included
Support
€€€ tiered
Included at tier level
Data Export
€€€ (yes, really)
Free, it's your data
50
5
3 Years
Traditional Platform Estimate
0
Argus Estimate
0
Potential Savings
0
~89% reduction

Estimates based on industry averages. Actual savings vary by utility.

Support Tiers

Support That Matches Your Operations Tempo

Every support level includes unlimited requests, software updates, and knowledge base access.

Support LevelAvailabilityResponse Time (P1)ChannelsIncluded In
Standard
M-F, Business Hours
4 hoursEmail, PortalStarter
Extended
M-F, Extended Hours
2 hoursEmail, Portal, PhoneProfessional
24/7
24/7/365
1 hourAll + VideoEnterprise
Dedicated
24/7/365
30 minutesAll + Direct LineMission-Critical

All Support Tiers Include

Unlimited support requests
Software updates and patches
Security advisories and notifications
Knowledge base and documentation access
Community forum access
Budget Planning

Multi-Year & Volume Benefits

Multi-Year Commitments

2-Year Term20% discount on annual fees
3-Year Term25% discount on annual fees
5-Year Term30% discount on annual fees

Multi-Utility Discounts

Utilities purchasing through cooperative agreements or holding company programmes receive volume discounts:

2-5 utilities5% discount
6-10 utilities10% discount
11+ utilities15% discount

Funding Programme Compatibility

  • Pricing structured for DOE, IIJA, and state PUC technology modernisation programmes
  • Documentation available for funding applications
  • Flexible payment terms aligned with programme disbursement schedules
Included

What's Never Extra

Unlike traditional vendors, these are included, not billed separately:

SCADA and OMS integrations and connectors
AI model access and processing
Weather and grid intelligence queries (within fair use)
Data storage within tier limits
API access and usage
Security features and encryption
Compliance documentation
Platform updates and new features
Basic training and onboarding
Data export (it's your data)
Our Commitment

Our Commitment to Pricing Transparency

These are promises we make to every utility.

Published Pricing

All pricing tiers and structures are published openly. No "contact sales for pricing" on standard offerings.

No Hidden Fees

Every potential cost is disclosed upfront. Implementation services are quoted in writing before work begins.

No Discriminatory Pricing

The same base pricing for every utility. We don't charge more because you have a larger service territory.

Rate Lock Guarantee

Contract prices are locked for the full term. No automatic escalators, no "market adjustments." Defensible in any rate case.

Data Portability

Export your data at any time at no charge. It's your operational data, we're the stewards.

Fair Exit Terms

Clear, fair exit provisions. We earn continued business through value, not contractual lock-in.

These commitments are included in every contract
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question not answered here? Contact our team

Ready to See Your Pricing?

Get a transparent proposal with all costs disclosed, no surprises, no hidden fees.

NERC CIP Ready
Utility Cooperative Purchasing
DOE/IIJA Compatible