# Wrightsoft vs Elite Software (Rhvac)

Side-by-side look at published pricing, platform, and ACCA Manual J positioning for Wrightsoft RSU and Elite Rhvac. No ranked winner.

- Canonical: https://www.loadcalcstack.com/compare/wrightsoft-vs-elite-software
- Vendors: wrightsoft, elite-software
- Winner field: depends (this site does not rank a single winner)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Author: LoadCalcStack editorial team

Wrightsoft Right-Suite Universal and Elite Rhvac are both traditional design-suite tools, and both appear on ACCA's approved software list for full residential Manual J. They do not bill the same way. Wrightsoft publishes a yearly Windows residential package. Elite publishes a perpetual desktop license plus annual online SKUs. LoadCalcStack does not rank a winner.

> Verified fact: Wrightsoft RSU Residential Package page (retrieved 2026-09-17) lists Yearly subscription, USD $900 for the USA package. The same page lists Canada at $925/year and Combined USA & Canada at $1,125/year.

> Verified fact: Elite Rhvac product and order pages (retrieved 2026-09-17) list Rhvac 10 desktop permanent at $599 and Rhvac Online at $239/year without Rhvac 10 (or $159/year with Rhvac 10). Those pages also list Manual J Calculator Online at $149/year and a desktop combo with Drawing Board / Graphic Manual D at $999.

> Verified fact: Wrightsoft's residential package page describes a Windows-based Right-Suite Universal residential package. Elite's product page describes a Windows desktop Rhvac 10 edition and Rhvac Online for internet devices.

> Verified fact: ACCA's approved software page (retrieved 2026-09-17) lists Wrightsoft Right-J8 and Elite RHVAC under full residential load calculation. Confirm the live ACCA list before relying on approval status.

> Editorial judgment: Wrightsoft's published floor fits shops that want one annual Windows residential design and permitting package and can budget about $900/year. Elite's published floors fit shops that want a one-time desktop license ($599) or a lower annual online option ($149–$239). Count users, included modules, and training time before treating either number as cheaper.

## Snapshot (published floors only)

| Dimension | Wrightsoft RSU Residential (USA) | Elite Rhvac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Published floor | $900/year | $599 permanent desktop / $239/year Online |
| Delivery | Windows desktop package | Windows desktop + online |
| Manual J / D / S (vendor claim) | Right-J (ACCA), Right-D (ACCA) listed among modules | ACCA Manual J 8th Ed Version 2 / Manual D / Manual S on product page |
| Pricing page style | Public yearly price on product page | Public SKUs on product and order pages |
| ACCA list (as retrieved) | Wrightsoft Right-J8 | Elite RHVAC |

Published 2026-09-17. See vendor profiles for sources and anything not confirmed.

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