NexOperate Solar vs OpenSolar

NexOperate Solar9.2Visit OpenSolar8.9Visit

Higher score NexOperate Solar #3 in Solar Installation Software 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 7 features Visit NexOperate

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OpenSolar #6 in Solar Installation Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 7 features Visit OpenSolar

• NexOperate Solar fits best

  Budget-conscious teams wanting broad operations

• OpenSolar fits best

  Teams prioritizing free, broad solar workflows

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Side by side

Feature	NexOperate Solar 9.2/10 Visit ↗	OpenSolar 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Solar Installation Software	#6 in Solar Installation Software
Best for	Budget-conscious teams wanting broad operations	Teams prioritizing free, broad solar workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$290/yr	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features NexOperate Solar 5/7 · OpenSolar 4/7
Site survey forms	✓	✓
Design handoff	✓	✓
Crew scheduling	✓	✓
Inspection checklists	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Service visit tracking	✓	✓
Customer portal	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile field app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers sales, surveys, proposals, projects, crews and scheduling Connects inventory, procurement, finance, service and warranty workflows Automation, dashboards and productivity analytics support operations	Free core covers design, proposals, CRM, finance, and project management API and integrations connect CRM, accounting, operations, and incentive systems Scheduling, ordering, compliance documents, and workflows extend beyond design
Cons	Available on web only Starter includes limited approvals and basic onboarding No free plan is offered	API access and connectors have region-specific or organization-based pricing The broad feature set may exceed the needs of design-only teams Dedicated mobile field-app workflows are not a stated product focus
Our verdict	NexOperate Solar is a cloud-based operating workspace for solar EPCs, installers, dealers, distributors and O&M providers. It brings together lead management, site surveys, follow-ups, system sizing, BOM-based proposals, project… Read the review →	OpenSolar is a solar design, sales, and project management platform for solar installers and electrification professionals. Its core application brings together AI-assisted system design, customizable customer proposals, CRM and customer… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• NexOperate Solar — where it wins

  • Covers sales, surveys, proposals, projects, crews and scheduling
  • Connects inventory, procurement, finance, service and warranty workflows
  • Automation, dashboards and productivity analytics support operations

  Where it doesn't

  • Available on web only
  • Starter includes limited approvals and basic onboarding
  • No free plan is offered

• OpenSolar — where it wins

  • Free core covers design, proposals, CRM, finance, and project management
  • API and integrations connect CRM, accounting, operations, and incentive systems
  • Scheduling, ordering, compliance documents, and workflows extend beyond design

  Where it doesn't

  • API access and connectors have region-specific or organization-based pricing
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of design-only teams
  • Dedicated mobile field-app workflows are not a stated product focus

• NexOperate Solar9.2/10 · Paid

  Broad solar operations coverage at a $29 monthly starting price.

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• OpenSolar8.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad free core for solar teams spanning design, sales, and operations.

  Visit OpenSolarFull verdict →