Payaca vs Commusoft
Industry-specific vs general field service software
Commusoft is great for traditional trades. But clean tech installers have unique requirements - DNO applications, MCS compliance, design tools. Here's how they compare.
Payaca
Purpose-built for solar, heat pump, battery, and EV charger installers with industry-specific compliance and tools.
- DNO applications via ENA Connect
- MCS compliance documentation
- EasyPV, OpenSolar, Heatpunk integrations
- Understands G98/G99, BUS grants
Commusoft
Comprehensive field service software for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trades businesses.
- Strong job and scheduling features
- Good for reactive service work
- No DNO/ENA Connect integration
- No MCS or design tool support
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Payaca | Commusoft |
|---|---|---|
| Industry Focus | Built specifically for clean tech: solar, heat pumps, batteries, EV | General field service for plumbing, HVAC, electrical trades |
| DNO Applications | Direct integration with ENA Connect for G98/G99 applications | No DNO integration - manual process required |
| MCS Compliance | Built-in MCS certificate generation and documentation | No specific MCS support - use templates or manual |
| Design Tool Integration | EasyPV, OpenSolar, Heatpunk integrations for system design | No solar/heat pump design tool integrations |
| Quoting & Proposals | Multi-option solar/heat pump proposals with equipment specs | General quoting for services and materials |
| Job Management | Project-based workflow for multi-stage installations | Strong job management for reactive service work |
| Mobile App | Offline-capable app with installation-specific forms | Comprehensive mobile app with photo capture |
| Customer Portal | Branded portal with project tracking and online payments | Customer portal for service bookings and history |
| Accounting Integration | QuickBooks, Xero integration | QuickBooks, Xero, Sage integration |
| API & Extensibility | Full OpenAPI with MCP server for custom integrations | API available for integrations |
Industry Focus
Built specifically for clean tech: solar, heat pumps, batteries, EV
General field service for plumbing, HVAC, electrical trades
DNO Applications
Direct integration with ENA Connect for G98/G99 applications
No DNO integration - manual process required
MCS Compliance
Built-in MCS certificate generation and documentation
No specific MCS support - use templates or manual
Design Tool Integration
EasyPV, OpenSolar, Heatpunk integrations for system design
No solar/heat pump design tool integrations
Quoting & Proposals
Multi-option solar/heat pump proposals with equipment specs
General quoting for services and materials
Job Management
Project-based workflow for multi-stage installations
Strong job management for reactive service work
Mobile App
Offline-capable app with installation-specific forms
Comprehensive mobile app with photo capture
Customer Portal
Branded portal with project tracking and online payments
Customer portal for service bookings and history
Accounting Integration
QuickBooks, Xero integration
QuickBooks, Xero, Sage integration
API & Extensibility
Full OpenAPI with MCP server for custom integrations
API available for integrations
Which is right for you?
Choose Payaca if:
- You install solar, heat pumps, batteries, or EV chargers
- You need to submit DNO applications (G98/G99)
- You need MCS compliance documentation
- You want design tool integrations (EasyPV, Heatpunk)
Consider Commusoft if:
- You do traditional plumbing, HVAC, or electrical work
- Your work is mainly reactive service calls
- You don't need renewable-specific compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the main difference between Payaca and Commusoft?
- Payaca is built specifically for clean tech installers (solar, heat pumps, batteries, EV chargers) with industry-specific features like DNO applications, MCS compliance, and design tool integrations. Commusoft is a general field service platform built for traditional trades like plumbing and HVAC. If you do renewables work, Payaca understands your compliance requirements and workflows.
- Does Commusoft handle DNO applications?
- No, Commusoft doesn't have built-in DNO application support. You'd need to handle G98/G99 applications manually or through separate tools. Payaca integrates directly with ENA Connect to submit DNO applications from within the platform.
- Can Commusoft generate MCS certificates?
- Commusoft doesn't have specific MCS compliance features. You'd need to create certificates manually or use templates. Payaca has built-in MCS documentation generation that pulls data from your jobs to create compliant certificates.
- Which is better for solar installation businesses?
- Payaca is purpose-built for solar installers with features like design tool integrations (EasyPV, OpenSolar), DNO applications, and solar-specific proposal templates. Commusoft is better suited for traditional trades work. Many solar businesses find generic field service tools require workarounds for industry-specific requirements.
- Is Commusoft cheaper than Payaca?
- Pricing varies based on your team size and requirements. While headline prices may differ, consider the cost of manual workarounds for DNO applications, compliance documentation, and design tools. For clean tech installers, Payaca's industry-specific features often provide better value. Check our pricing page for current rates.
- Can I migrate from Commusoft to Payaca?
- Yes, we help businesses migrate from Commusoft and other platforms. Our team can import your customer data, job history, and templates. Book a demo to discuss your migration requirements.
Built for clean tech installers
See how Payaca handles DNO applications, MCS compliance, and more.