Scoop Solar vs OpenSolar

Scoop Solar9.4Visit OpenSolar8.9Visit

Higher score Scoop Solar #1 in Solar Installation Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 7 features Visit Scoop Solar

vs

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

• Scoop Solar fits best

  End-to-end teams needing field operations depth

• OpenSolar fits best

  Teams prioritizing free, broad solar workflows

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	Scoop Solar 9.4/10 Visit ↗	OpenSolar 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Solar Installation Software	#6 in Solar Installation Software
Best for	End-to-end teams needing field operations depth	Teams prioritizing free, broad solar workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone	Docs
Integrations	500+ integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Scoop Solar 6/7 · 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	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Offline mobile field execution with photo and video capture Scheduling, dispatch, checklists, surveys, and service workflows Integrations across CRM, ERP, finance, design, and reporting tools	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	Custom pricing requires a sales conversation Broad workflow coverage may exceed the needs of narrow teams Managed integrations through GLOO add an integration dependency	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	Scoop Solar is a cloud-based operations platform for solar installers, EPCs, renewable-energy service providers, and O&M teams. It brings project lifecycle management, site surveys, scheduling, field execution, inspections, service visits,… 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

• Scoop Solar — where it wins

  • Offline mobile field execution with photo and video capture
  • Scheduling, dispatch, checklists, surveys, and service workflows
  • Integrations across CRM, ERP, finance, design, and reporting tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Custom pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Broad workflow coverage may exceed the needs of narrow teams
  • Managed integrations through GLOO add an integration dependency

• 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

• Scoop Solar9.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad solar operations platform for teams managing projects from survey through service.

  Visit Scoop SolarFull verdict →
• OpenSolar8.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

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

  Visit OpenSolarFull verdict →