SolarProjeX vs OpenSolar

SolarProjeX9.1Visit OpenSolar8.9Visit

Higher score SolarProjeX #4 in Solar Installation Software 9.1/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 7 features Visit SolarProjeX

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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

• SolarProjeX fits best

  Growing crews needing portals and integrations

• OpenSolar fits best

  Teams prioritizing free, broad solar workflows

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Side by side

Feature	SolarProjeX 9.1/10 Visit ↗	OpenSolar 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#4 in Solar Installation Software	#6 in Solar Installation Software
Best for	Growing crews needing portals and integrations	Teams prioritizing free, broad solar workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$1,490/yr	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	7 days	30 days
Free trial length	7 days · no card needed	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Docs
Integrations	20+ integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SolarProjeX 6/7 · OpenSolar 4/7
Site survey forms	✓	✓
Design handoff	✓	✓
Crew scheduling	✓	✓
Inspection checklists	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Service visit tracking	✓	✓
Customer portal	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Mobile field app	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers estimates, permits, dispatch, field work, service, and payments Customer portal includes equipment, documents, warranties, and appointments Runs on web, iOS, and Android with integrations including QuickBooks and Stripe	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	Starts at $149 per month with no free plan User and storage limits vary by team-size plan May offer more operational breadth than smaller crews need	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	SolarProjeX is field service management software for solar contractors and related trades. It brings together sales estimates, permits, installation workflows, dispatch, mobile field work, customer portals, service requests, payments,… 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

• SolarProjeX — where it wins

  • Covers estimates, permits, dispatch, field work, service, and payments
  • Customer portal includes equipment, documents, warranties, and appointments
  • Runs on web, iOS, and Android with integrations including QuickBooks and Stripe

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $149 per month with no free plan
  • User and storage limits vary by team-size plan
  • May offer more operational breadth than smaller crews need

• 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

• SolarProjeX9.1/10 · 7-day trial

  A broad solar workflow platform for growing crews, with a higher entry price.

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

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

  Visit OpenSolarFull verdict →