Solo Alternatives
7 alternatives to Solo, ranked by vertical fit overlap and aggregated G2 + Capterra ratings. Each option includes pricing comparison, switching motivation analysis, and migration considerations.
Why people switch from 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
If any of those match your situation, the alternatives below address them.
At-a-glance comparison
| Tool | Starting price | User rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo (this tool) | Custom quote | — | 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 |
| Pylon | Free tier available | 4.6 / 5 | Residential solar designers and sales teams who want fast proposals and award-winning 3D shading on a low-commitment pay-per-project model |
| Aurora Solar | Custom quote | 4.5 / 5 | Residential and light-commercial solar contractors that want the deepest, most accurate AI design and proposal platform and can absorb premium, contact-sales pricing |
| OpenSolar | Free tier available | — | Solar contractors of any size that want a genuinely free, full-featured design and sales platform and are comfortable with a partner-funded business model |
| Enerflo | Custom quote | — | Residential solar dealers, EPCs, and vertically integrated companies that want to unify sales, design, financing, and install tracking into one lead-to-PTO workflow with flat per-company pricing |
| Solargraf | From $233/mo | — | Residential solar sales teams and installers — especially those selling Enphase IQ batteries and microinverters — who want fast, financeable, e-signable proposals |
| Scoop | Custom quote | — | Solar and renewable-energy installers and O&M teams that want to standardize and automate field workflows and scale operations without adding headcount |
| Bodhi | Free tier available | — | Residential solar installers that want to automate post-sale customer communication and project updates to cut support load, lower cancellations, and drive reviews and referrals |
Top 7 alternatives ranked
#1 Pylon
Fast pay-per-project solar design and proposal software with 3D shading
- Starting price
- Free tier available
- Best for
- Residential solar designers and sales teams who want fast proposals and award-winning 3D shading on a low-commitment pay-per-project model
- Has, but Solo doesn't
- solar design · 3d modeling · proposals · instant quotes
- Solo has, but Pylon doesn't
- managed design · financing integration · in app editing · production estimates
- Pick Pylon over Solo if
- you need solar design — Pylon has it, Solo doesn't
#2 Aurora Solar
The market-leading AI solar design and sales platform
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Best for
- Residential and light-commercial solar contractors that want the deepest, most accurate AI design and proposal platform and can absorb premium, contact-sales pricing
- Has, but Solo doesn't
- solar design · 3d modeling · proposals · sales workflow
- Solo has, but Aurora Solar doesn't
- solar proposals · managed design · financing integration · in app editing
- Pick Aurora Solar over Solo if
- you need solar design — Aurora Solar has it, Solo doesn't
#3 OpenSolar
Free, full-featured solar design and sales software
- Starting price
- Free tier available
- Best for
- Solar contractors of any size that want a genuinely free, full-featured design and sales platform and are comfortable with a partner-funded business model
- Has, but Solo doesn't
- solar design · 3d modeling · proposals · project management
- Solo has, but OpenSolar doesn't
- solar proposals · managed design · financing integration · in app editing
- Pick OpenSolar over Solo if
- you need solar design — OpenSolar has it, Solo doesn't
#4 Enerflo
All-in-one lead-to-PTO operations platform for residential solar
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Best for
- Residential solar dealers, EPCs, and vertically integrated companies that want to unify sales, design, financing, and install tracking into one lead-to-PTO workflow with flat per-company pricing
- Has, but Solo doesn't
- sales workflow · pv design · proposals · install tracking
- Solo has, but Enerflo doesn't
- solar proposals · managed design · in app editing · production estimates
- Pick Enerflo over Solo if
- you need sales workflow — Enerflo has it, Solo doesn't
#5 Solargraf
Solar design and proposal software, deeply integrated with the Enphase ecosystem
- Starting price
- From $233/mo
- Best for
- Residential solar sales teams and installers — especially those selling Enphase IQ batteries and microinverters — who want fast, financeable, e-signable proposals
- Has, but Solo doesn't
- solar design · proposals · esignature · 3d modeling
- Solo has, but Solargraf doesn't
- managed design · in app editing · production estimates
- Pick Solargraf over Solo if
- you need solar design — Solargraf has it, Solo doesn't
#6 Scoop
AI-powered field operations and workflow automation for solar and renewable-energy teams
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- 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
- Has, but Solo doesn't
- project management · workflow automation · scheduling · dispatching
- Solo has, but Scoop doesn't
- solar proposals · managed design · financing integration · in app editing
- Pick Scoop over Solo if
- you need project management — Scoop has it, Solo doesn't
#7 Bodhi
Solar customer-experience platform — automated project updates, reviews, and referrals
- Starting price
- Free tier available
- Best for
- Residential solar installers that want to automate post-sale customer communication and project updates to cut support load, lower cancellations, and drive reviews and referrals
- Has, but Solo doesn't
- client portal · customer communications · automated followup · review management
- Solo has, but Bodhi doesn't
- solar proposals · managed design · financing integration · in app editing
- Pick Bodhi over Solo if
- you need client portal — Bodhi has it, Solo doesn't
By switching motivation
Free-tier alternatives
These platforms offer free tiers that work for solo operators or very small teams. Good for testing the workflow before committing to paid software.
Stronger Solar fit
These alternatives score 8+/10 on our Solar vertical-fit assessment. Worth considering if Solo feels generic for your trade.
Migration considerations when leaving Solo
Switching field service software is significant operational change. Before committing to migration, audit these four areas:
- Data export support — Solo typically allows CSV export of customer records, invoices, and active jobs. Historical job data (completed work orders, attached photos, custom fields) often doesn't migrate cleanly. Most shops leave historical data in Solo as archival reference.
- Integration parity — confirm your QuickBooks setup will work on the new platform with the same sync depth. Other integrations (Stripe, Zapier, Google Local Services, custom APIs) need to be re-evaluated for parity.
- Pricing math at your team size — per-user vs per-company pricing structures change the math significantly past 5-8 users. Run the actual cost comparison at your team size, not just entry-tier price.
- Implementation cost and timeline — mid-tier alternatives typically take 4-8 weeks to fully operate; enterprise alternatives 3-6 months. Some charge migration fees ($5K-$50K). Factor in the parallel-run period when both systems are active.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Solo?
Depends on your reason for switching. Pylon has the highest user rating among Solo alternatives in our directory. If price is the driver, Pylon starts lowest (Free tier available vs Custom quote). For Solar-specific fit, see the vertical-fit section above.
Why do people switch from Solo?
The most common drivers we see: Per-proposal pricing gets expensive at high volume; residential-only; no in-house electrical engineering. If any of those match your gripe, the alternatives below address them.
Is Solo the best option for solar businesses?
Solo is a solid mid-tier choice for Solar but ranks below the top picks; see the alternatives below for higher-scoring options. See our Solar ranking page for the full vertical comparison.
What should I look for when switching from Solo?
Audit four things before committing: (1) data export support — can you take your customer list, job history, and recurring contracts with you? (2) integration parity — will your QuickBooks, Stripe, or Zapier setup still work? (3) pricing changes at your team size — per-user vs per-company structures change the math significantly past 5-8 users; (4) implementation cost and timeline — most enterprise tools charge migration fees ($5K-$50K) and require 2-6 months of parallel run.
How do I migrate customer data from Solo to another platform?
Solo typically supports CSV export of customer records, invoices, and active jobs through admin settings. Historical job data (completed work orders, photo attachments, custom fields) often doesn't migrate cleanly — most shops leave historical data in Solo as archival reference rather than attempting full migration. Recurring service agreements and membership plans usually need to be manually rebuilt in the new platform.
When should I NOT switch from Solo?
If you're under 6 months into using Solo, switching costs typically exceed the savings unless the platform is actively failing you. Wait until your team has fully adopted it. Also, if your office staff has built custom workflows, integrations, or automations on top of Solo, those won't transfer — quantify the rebuild cost before committing to migration.
How long does it take to migrate from Solo to a new platform?
For mid-tier alternatives (Jobber, Housecall Pro), plan 4-8 weeks total: 1-2 weeks data import + configuration, 2-3 weeks parallel run, 1-2 weeks full cutover and team adoption. For enterprise alternatives (ServiceTitan, BuildOps, Procore), plan 3-6 months because of deeper data migration, custom pricebook setup, and integration work.
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Read the full Solo review for pricing tiers, detailed pros and cons, implementation timeline, and tool-specific FAQs.
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