Scoop vs Solo
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Scoop
AI-powered field operations and workflow automation for solar and renewable-energy teams
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Aggregate rating
- —
- Best team size
- 5-500
- Free trial
- No
Solo
Fast, accurate solar proposals with managed design
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Aggregate rating
- —
- Best team size
- 5-200
- Free trial
- No
Quick verdict
Scoop: Solar and renewable-energy installers and O&M teams that want to standardize and automate field workflows and scale operations without adding headcount.
Solo: Residential solar sales teams that want fast, highly accurate proposals via managed design without building an in-house design team, and that prefer per-proposal pricing.
Decision matrix — which one is right for you?
Pick Scoop if…
- → Your situation matches Scoop's target profile: Solar and renewable-energy installers and O&M teams that want to standardize and automate field workflows and scale operations without adding headcount
- → QuickBooks is critical — Scoop has native integration; Solo requires Zapier or manual workarounds
- → You want broader feature coverage — Scoop ships 8 core features vs Solo's 5
Pick Solo if…
- → Your situation matches Solo's target profile: Residential solar sales teams that want fast, highly accurate proposals via managed design without building an in-house design team, and that prefer per-proposal pricing
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Scoop | Solo |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Unlimited seats — contact sales — Custom | Per proposal (~$29-$32) — Custom |
Both Scoop and Solo use custom-quoted pricing — typical for enterprise-tier FSM platforms. Expect 30-60 minute discovery calls from each before getting a number, with pricing in the $250-$800 per user per month range for either. Request quotes from both for apples-to-apples comparison at your specific team size and feature requirements.
Pros & cons
Scoop
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- + Broad feature coverage (8 core features)
- − So configurable that setting up dashboards, reports, and workflows for each team takes time
- − It is operations/field-workflow-centric rather than a residential sales-and-design tool, so it complements rather than replaces a proposal tool
- − No public pricing — sales call required for a quote
Solo
- − Per-proposal pricing gets expensive at high volume
- − Residential-only
- − No in-house electrical engineering
- − Monthly cost can be unpredictable since it scales with proposal volume
- − No native QuickBooks integration (Scoop has it)
Implementation timeline comparison
Scoop
3-6 months for full deployment with dedicated implementation manager
Solo
3-6 months for full deployment with dedicated implementation manager
Enterprise-tier platforms ($250+/user/mo) typically require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time, custom pricebook setup, and phased rollout to field techs. Mid-tier platforms reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding. Entry-tier platforms are designed for self-service onboarding in 1-3 weeks. Always plan for 2-4 weeks of parallel operation with your existing system before cutting over.
Feature comparison
Only in Scoop
- + project management
- + workflow automation
- + scheduling
- + dispatching
- + mobile app
- + checklists
- + form automation
- + reporting
Both have
Only in Solo
- + solar proposals
- + managed design
- + financing integration
- + in app editing
- + production estimates
Integrations
Only in Scoop
- + quickbooks
- + zapier
Both integrate with
— No common integrations —
Only in Solo
- + financing
- + crm
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Scoop fit | Solo fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Tie |
Vertical-fit scores combine feature coverage, customer base concentration, and the tool's own positioning for the trade. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Scoop or Solo?
Neither is universally better — they target different buyers. Scoop is best for Solar and renewable-energy installers and O&M teams that want to standardize and automate field workflows and scale operations without adding headcount. Solo is best for Residential solar sales teams that want fast, highly accurate proposals via managed design without building an in-house design team, and that prefer per-proposal pricing. See the decision matrix above for situation-specific guidance, or jump to the per-vertical winner table if you're in a specific trade.
Is Scoop cheaper than Solo?
Both Scoop and Solo use custom pricing or have similar entry costs — request quotes from both to compare apples-to-apples for your specific team size.
Can Scoop and Solo integrate with QuickBooks?
Scoop integrates with QuickBooks natively. Solo does not have a native QuickBooks integration.
Do Scoop or Solo offer a free trial?
Scoop: no free trial advertised; demo on request. Solo: no free trial advertised; demo on request.
How long does Scoop vs Solo take to implement?
Scoop: 3-6 months for full deployment with dedicated implementation manager. Solo: 3-6 months for full deployment with dedicated implementation manager. Implementation length scales with pricing tier — enterprise platforms ($250+/user/mo) require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time; mid-tier platforms typically reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding.
Can I migrate from Scoop to Solo (or vice versa)?
Yes, but expect data normalization work. Customer records and active jobs typically import cleanly via CSV. Historical job data, recurring service agreements, and custom pricebooks rarely transfer perfectly — most shops leave historical data in the source system as archival reference rather than migrating it. Budget 2-4 weeks of parallel operation between the two systems during the cutover.
Scoop vs Solo: which has better customer support?
Both Scoop and Solo offer email support across all tiers, with phone and live chat typically reserved for higher tiers. Response time SLAs vary by tier — entry-tier customers usually get 24-48 hour email response; enterprise customers get dedicated account managers with same-day response. Read recent G2 reviews specifically for support-quality signals before committing.
Which is better for solo contractors vs growing teams?
For solo contractors and 2-3 person teams, the lower-priced option (either) typically wins on cost without sacrificing core features. For growing teams (5-15 employees), evaluate based on which platform's upper tiers include the features you'll need at your 12-18 month projected scale rather than buying for today's team size. For established 15+ employee operations, the depth of enterprise features (reporting, multi-location, marketing attribution) matters more than entry-tier price.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with detailed pricing tiers, integration depth, and weaknesses.