The #1 ChargePilot alternative is free
Plugchoice manages, smartens and bills any OCPP charger, the same job operators bought ChargePilot for. Free, hardware-agnostic, and built so a change of owner never strands your chargers.
Trusted by teams across EV charging
€0
every charger, forever
Free, and here to stay
€0 per charger, with no platform fee and no contract that can be sold out from under you.
Changed owner in 2026
Built by The Mobility House Solutions, now owned by Edenred as Edenred e-Mobility GmbH.
OCPP Proxy
Keep your current backend connected and switch in one click, with no site visit.
Direct connection
Chargers bind to ChargePilot as their backend, so a platform change becomes a charger project.
Smarter charging, more meters
Load balancing, solar and peak shaving on real meter data, with wireless meter support.
Load management and solar
Static and dynamic load balancing plus on-site solar optimisation; a driver app and roaming are not published.
Public pricing
Every price is on our pricing page. The platform itself is free.
Quote only
No public pricing found; sold directly to fleet and depot operators.
Free to start. No credit card, no sales call, nothing to cancel.
Safe migrations, a future-proof fleet
Your chargers connect once to the Plugchoice proxy and stay there. From there, route to ChargePilot or any other backend, run none at all, and switch in one click. No reinstalls, no downtime, no lock-in.
Plugchoice
OCPP Proxy
Plugchoice
Always connected
ChargePilot
Switch anytime
Always on Plugchoice
Chargers connect once and never need to move again.
Any backend, one click
Route to ChargePilot or 317+ other operators, switched whenever you like.
No lock-in, ever
Change or drop a backend without touching a single charger.
Feature by feature, with the price attached
The Plugchoice platform is free, with every price public. ChargePilot is sold directly to operators, with no published price list.
| Plugchoice Free platform | Quote only | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost and access | ||
| Platform fee | €0 | Sales-led, quote only |
| Free, self-serve start | €0 | Sales-led |
| Charger management | ||
| Real-time status monitoring | €0 | |
| OCPP Proxy and portability | ||
| Connect multiple operators simultaneously | €0 | |
| One-click enable/disable operators | €0 | |
| Keep your current backend while you migrate | €0 | |
| Smart charging and energy | ||
| Dynamic load balancing | €0 | |
| Solar balancing | from €25 | |
| Peak shaving | from €25 | |
| Dynamic energy tariffs | from €25 | |
| Cards and billing | ||
| Automatic invoicing per charging session | €5.95/mo | Payments module, not detailed publicly |
| Interfaces and support | ||
| Web Portal (full backoffice) | €0 | |
| Mobile App (end-user and installer) | €0 | Not published |
Take a look inside Plugchoice
One portal to configure, monitor, smarten and bill every OCPP charger you run. Free to start, no demo required.
345
charger brands supported
1,652
charger models run
317
operators connected
Plugchoice vs ChargePilot: common questions
Is Plugchoice a real alternative to ChargePilot?
Yes. Plugchoice manages, smartens and bills any OCPP charger, the same core jobs depot and fleet operators use ChargePilot for. It is free to start, with public pricing and no sales call.
Does ChargePilot have a free plan?
No public free plan was found. ChargePilot is sold directly to fleet and depot operators. The Plugchoice platform is free, with no credit card.
How much does ChargePilot cost?
ChargePilot publishes no pricing. Plugchoice publishes every price, and the platform itself is €0.
Is Plugchoice really free?
The platform is free: charger management, monitoring, logging, cards and transactions all cost €0. Optional modules like Smart Charging and Billing are paid, and those prices are public.
Can I switch from ChargePilot to Plugchoice?
Yes. The OCPP proxy lets Plugchoice run alongside ChargePilot, so you reroute chargers when you are ready. Any brand, no lock-in.
Is Plugchoice as capable as ChargePilot?
ChargePilot is a strong depot and fleet charging platform, especially for load management, solar and vehicle-to-home. Plugchoice covers the same core jobs across chargers, cards and billing, plus an OCPP proxy and public pricing that ChargePilot does not publish.
How long does it take to get started?
With Plugchoice you connect your first charger yourself, in minutes. ChargePilot's own site says a single location can go live in about a week with a professional installer.
Same chargers, smarter software
Connect your first charger in minutes. It is free, with nothing to cancel.
About this comparison
ChargePilot and the ChargePilot logo are trademarks of their respective owner. ChargePilot was developed by The Mobility House Solutions; Edenred completed its acquisition of The Mobility House Solutions on 3 August 2026 for Europe and other international markets (The Mobility House retains ChargePilot development and distribution in North America and APAC), and the acquired business now operates as Edenred e-Mobility GmbH, with the ChargePilot and The Mobility House brands, contracts and Munich headquarters unchanged. The Mobility House and Edenred are trademarks of their respective owners. All other names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This is an independent comparison published by Plugchoice. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Edenred e-Mobility GmbH or The Mobility House. Every detail about ChargePilot was taken from publicly available sources and was accurate to the best of our knowledge on the dates shown. Pricing, features and ownership change often, so please confirm the current details with each provider before deciding.
Sources
- 1.Electrive, 'Edenred completes acquisition of The Mobility House Solutions', electrive.com, 3 August 2026. Confirms the closing date, the Edenred e-Mobility GmbH name, and that contracts, contacts and the Munich HQ are unaffected. Checked 27 August 2026.
- 2.The Mobility House, 'ChargePilot' solution page, mobilityhouse.com/usa_en/solutions/chargepilot. Describes load management, on-site solar and microgrid integration, OCPP 2.0.1 support, and bidirectional (V2H) charging tested with ISO 15118-20. Checked 27 August 2026.
- 3.Electrive, 'ChargePilot now available as a standalone product, says The Mobility House', electrive.com, 7 May 2026. States deployment at over 2,700 sites across 20 countries and compatibility with more than 50 charger systems. Checked 27 August 2026.