Solargraf vs Solo
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Solargraf
Solar design and proposal software, deeply integrated with the Enphase ecosystem
- Starting price
- From $233/mo
- Aggregate rating
- —
- Best team size
- 1-50
- 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
Solargraf: Residential solar sales teams and installers — especially those selling Enphase IQ batteries and microinverters — who want fast, financeable, e-signable proposals.
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 Solargraf if…
- → Your situation matches Solargraf's target profile: Residential solar sales teams and installers — especially those selling Enphase IQ batteries and microinverters — who want fast, financeable, e-signable proposals
- → QuickBooks is critical — Solargraf has native integration; Solo requires Zapier or manual workarounds
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 | Solargraf | Solo |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Starter — Custom | Per proposal (~$29-$32) — Custom |
| Tier 2 | Small Business — Custom | — |
Solo uses custom-quoted pricing (typically $250-$800/user/mo for enterprise FSM platforms); Solargraf has transparent public pricing starting at $233/mo. If budget predictability matters, Solargraf wins on transparency alone. If you need enterprise-tier features and don't mind the sales process, Solo's custom pricing reflects the deeper feature set.
Pros & cons
Solargraf
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- − Reviewers report shading-analysis inaccuracy of roughly 10-20% versus competing tools and permit packs that need revisions more than half the time
- − Billing is annual-only, so there is no low monthly entry point
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 (Solargraf has it)
Implementation timeline comparison
Solargraf
4-8 weeks self-service or with optional paid onboarding
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 Solargraf
- + solar design
- + proposals
- + esignature
- + 3d modeling
Both have
- ✓ solar proposals
- ✓ financing integration
Only in Solo
- + managed design
- + in app editing
- + production estimates
Integrations
Only in Solargraf
- + quickbooks
Both integrate with
— No common integrations —
Only in Solo
- + financing
- + crm
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Solargraf 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, Solargraf or Solo?
Neither is universally better — they target different buyers. Solargraf is best for Residential solar sales teams and installers — especially those selling Enphase IQ batteries and microinverters — who want fast, financeable, e-signable proposals. 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 Solargraf cheaper than Solo?
Both Solargraf 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 Solargraf and Solo integrate with QuickBooks?
Solargraf integrates with QuickBooks natively. Solo does not have a native QuickBooks integration.
Do Solargraf or Solo offer a free trial?
Solargraf: no free trial advertised; demo on request. Solo: no free trial advertised; demo on request.
How long does Solargraf vs Solo take to implement?
Solargraf: 4-8 weeks self-service or with optional paid onboarding. 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 Solargraf 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.
Solargraf vs Solo: which has better customer support?
Both Solargraf 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.