A Somfy curtain motor costs between $420.25 and $669.90 at ShadeMotorsDirect as of October 2026. The motor is one line on the invoice. Track, brackets, carriers and a control finish the system, and on a wide window the track can cost more than the motor. This guide prices each Somfy drapery motor family, then adds the rest of the parts so you can budget a complete motorized curtain track.
Somfy builds two drapery motor lines. Glydea ULTRA covers the hardwired and plug-in motors in 35 and 60 sizes, plus the battery-powered ULTRA 50. Irismo covers the compact Irismo 35 Mini DC and the battery-powered Irismo 45 WireFree. For a side-by-side on how the two lines differ, read our Somfy Glydea vs Irismo comparison.
Somfy curtain motor prices by model
Prices below are motor-only, at ShadeMotorsDirect as of October 2026. Capacity is the heaviest drapery the motor moves, from Somfy's published ratings. Each motor carries Somfy's 5-year warranty.
| Glydea ULTRA 35 Wired, no plug (1003153) | $420.25, up to 77 lb (35 kg) |
| Glydea ULTRA 35 DCT (1246115) | $455.21, up to 77 lb (35 kg) |
| Glydea ULTRA 35 RTS (1246116) | $532.93, up to 77 lb (35 kg) |
| Glydea ULTRA 60 DCT (1246117) | $535.41, up to 132 lb (60 kg) |
| Glydea ULTRA 60 Wired, no plug (1003160) | $624.91, up to 132 lb (60 kg) |
| Glydea ULTRA 60 RTS (1246118) | $639.84, up to 132 lb (60 kg) |
| Irismo 35 Mini DC RTS (1003004) | $532.95, up to 77 lb (35 kg), 24V DC plug-in supply included |
| Irismo 45 WireFree RTS (1002353) | $541.95, up to 99 lb (45 kg), 25.9V Li-ion pack included |
| Glydea ULTRA 50 WireFree Zigbee (1246594) | $669.90, up to 110 lb (50 kg), USB-C rechargeable |
Somfy rates the Glydea ULTRA 35 RTS at 38 dB, and the Glydea ULTRA range carries drapery up to 132 lb. Somfy engineered these motors for living rooms and bedrooms. Quiet costs more to build.
The control technology sets the motor price
Somfy builds a separate motor for each control technology, so the radio or wiring choice picks the part number. Inside one capacity, the order runs from wired up to radio.
Wired and DCT motors cost the least. The Somfy Glydea ULTRA 35 Wired Drapery Motor (1003153) is the lowest price in the range and suits a home automation system or wall switch run by an electrician. The Glydea ULTRA 35 DCT (1246115) adds a 10 ft cable with a molded plug and dry contact control for relays and keypads.
RTS motors cost more because the radio receiver lives inside the motor. The Glydea ULTRA 35 RTS (1246116) pairs with a Somfy remote out of the box. Pick RTS if the house has no smart hub yet. For a home that already runs a TaHoma switch or another Zigbee 3.0 hub, installers fit a Glydea ULTRA DCT or wired motor with the Somfy Zigbee 3.0 module (9000043), priced below.
Battery motors trade wiring for a charger. The Irismo 45 WireFree RTS (1002353) and the Glydea ULTRA 50 WireFree Zigbee (1246594) need no outlet and no electrician. On a retrofit, the money saved on wiring often covers the gap in motor price.
Track costs more than most buyers expect
A Somfy Glydea drapery track runs $350 for a 4 ft length up to $1,060 for 30 ft, at ShadeMotorsDirect as of October 2026. White and black finishes share one price. A few common sizes:
- 4 ft (48 in): $350, 3 brackets
- 10 ft (120 in): $450, 6 brackets
- 16 ft (192 in): $600, 9 brackets
- 30 ft (360 in): $1,060, 16 brackets
Brackets bill on top. The Somfy Glydea One Touch Ceiling Bracket (1780907) costs $3.11 each. Wall mounts come as kits that cover up to 10 brackets: the 4.50 to 6.25 in adjustable kit (1780909) at $55 and the 8.75 to 10.25 in double adjustable kit (9025622) at $65.
Carriers depend on the drapery heading. RippleFold carrier listings run $75 for 80% fullness (1780903), $85 for 100% (1780902) and $95 for 120% (1780901). A center-opening track adds the straight arm kit (1782321) at $14.59, and the overlap arm kit (1782320) costs $13.25. Our Somfy curtain motor and drapery track parts list explains what each piece does.
Controls, modules and power add the last lines
An RTS motor needs a remote or wall switch. The Situo 1 RTS remote (1870571) costs $77.95, and the Situo 5 RTS (1870575) runs $96.95 for five channels. A Glydea ULTRA build with the Zigbee module pairs with a Ysia remote, such as the Ysia 1 Zigbee (1871153) at $80.95.
The Somfy Zigbee 3.0 Module for Glydea Ultra Motors (9000043) costs $104.95 and brings Zigbee to a Glydea ULTRA DCT or wired motor. For SDN building systems, the RS485 module for Glydea ULTRA (1871412) runs $105.64. App and voice control run through the Somfy TaHoma Switch (1871037) at $219.95, and one hub covers the whole house.
Power costs vary by family. The Irismo 35 Mini DC ships with its 24V DC supply. The Irismo 45 WireFree charges with the Irismo 45 battery charger (1003080) at $109.95, and its replacement pack (9026476) costs $321.95 down the road. The Glydea ULTRA 50 charges over USB-C, and the Somfy USB-C Li-ion Fast Charger (9028923) costs $26.35.
Two sample budgets
A 10 ft center-opening window with lined RippleFold drapery and a remote, using the Glydea ULTRA 35 RTS:
- Glydea ULTRA 35 RTS motor: $532.93
- 10 ft Glydea track: $450.00
- 6 ceiling brackets: $18.66
- RippleFold 100% carriers: $85.00
- Straight arm kit for center opening: $14.59
- Overlap arm kit: $13.25
- Situo 1 RTS remote: $77.95
That build totals $1,192.38 before shipping. Swap in the Irismo 45 WireFree RTS and its charger, and the same window lands at $1,311.35. The battery build skips the outlet or the electrician, which often pays the difference.
A 16 ft wall of heavy blackout drapery calls for the 132 lb capacity of the Glydea ULTRA 60. With the Glydea ULTRA 60 RTS (1246118), the 16 ft track and 9 brackets, motor and track come to $1,267.83 before carriers and controls.
Price your own window in the track builder
Installers size the motor by drapery weight and the track by width. Our drapery track builder takes your width, power source, connectivity and drapery style, then adds each part to a running total with live prices. For the wider Somfy motor range, from tilt motors to awnings, see the Somfy motors price list.
Weigh the drapery panels before you order. Lined and blackout fabric adds pounds fast. Our team picks up the phone at 859-414-6872 from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM ET to check a build.
Somfy curtain motor price FAQ
How much does a Somfy curtain motor cost?
At ShadeMotorsDirect as of October 2026, a Somfy curtain motor costs $420.25 for the Glydea ULTRA 35 Wired up to $669.90 for the Glydea ULTRA 50 WireFree Zigbee. RTS radio models start at $532.93. Prices cover the motor only. Track, brackets, carriers and a remote add to the system total.
What does a complete Somfy motorized curtain track cost?
A 10 ft center-opening track with a Glydea ULTRA 35 RTS motor, brackets, RippleFold carriers, both arm kits and a Situo 1 remote totals $1,192.38 at ShadeMotorsDirect as of October 2026. Longer tracks and the heavier Glydea ULTRA 60 motor raise the total. The drapery track builder prices any width.
Is a battery Somfy drapery motor worth the extra cost?
The Irismo 45 WireFree RTS costs $541.95 and the Glydea ULTRA 50 WireFree Zigbee costs $669.90. Neither needs an outlet or new wiring, so a retrofit skips the electrician's bill. The Irismo 45 runs up to 9 months per charge, and the Glydea ULTRA 50 recharges over USB-C about every 9 months.
Do I need a hub for a Somfy curtain motor?
An RTS motor runs from a Somfy remote with no hub. A Glydea ULTRA fitted with the Zigbee 3.0 module (9000043) pairs with a Ysia Zigbee remote or a Zigbee 3.0 hub. Add the Somfy TaHoma Switch at $219.95 for app schedules and voice control. One TaHoma covers the house, so its cost spreads across each motorized window.
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