Get Started for Free
No fees. No lawyers. Just integrate. Use our public Texture Programs specification to make your devices program-ready from day one.
Why Texture Direct?
Completely free
No licensing fees, no revenue share, no hidden costs. The spec is open and the integration is yours.
Public specification
Well-documented, stable API. Build against a spec designed for real-world energy programs.
Standard terms
No NDA required. No lengthy contract negotiations. Start building today.
The Open Path to Grid Readiness
Texture Direct gives you access to our Texture Programs specification—the same foundation that powers Program Cloud and Device Cloud. Implement it yourself, on your own infrastructure, at your own pace.
What You Get
Complete documentation
API reference, integration guides, and example implementations.
Reference implementations
Sample code to accelerate your integration work.
Testing tools
Validate your implementation against the spec before going live.
Community support
Access to developer forums and community resources.
Versioned spec
Clear versioning with backward compatibility commitments.
Upgrade path
When you're ready for more, Program Cloud and Device Cloud are waiting.
Build Now. Scale Later.
Start with Texture Direct to prove out your integration. When you need upstream platform connectivity or managed infrastructure, upgrade to Program Cloud or Device Cloud—your Texture Programs implementation stays the same.
Compare All Tiers
Texture Direct is just the beginning. See how it compares to our managed offerings.
| Feature | Texture DirectSelf-service integrationFree | Program CloudUpstream connectivityContact us | Device CloudFully managed backendContact us |
|---|---|---|---|
Texture-Operated Programs Access programs run by Texture or powered by Texture infrastructure | |||
DERMS & CSP Network Upstream connectivity to third-party platforms | |||
Telemetry Storage Device data stored for measurement & verification | For M&V | For M&V + upstream | Fully managed |
Dashboard Access View your devices and program participation | Basic | Full | Full |
Analytics Insights into fleet performance and program earnings | Limited | Advanced | Advanced |
Hosted OAuth & Identity Managed authentication for your devices | |||
API Provisioning Device registration and management APIs | |||
Firmware Hosting Cloud-hosted firmware distribution for your devices |
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