Payaca vs JobNimbus
Comparing CRM options for solar installation businesses
JobNimbus is a popular CRM for roofing contractors that some solar installers also use. Here's how it compares to Payaca for solar-focused businesses.
Payaca
CRM and operations software designed specifically for clean tech installers.
- OpenSolar integration
- Solar-specific project workflows
- Multi-technology quoting (solar + battery + EV)
- Implementation support included
JobNimbus
CRM and project management built for roofing contractors, with some solar adoption.
- Strong roofing industry features
- Highly rated mobile app
- EagleView and Beacon integrations
- No solar design tool integrations
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Payaca | JobNimbus |
|---|---|---|
| Industry Focus | Purpose-built for solar, heat pump, EV charger, and battery storage installers | Primarily designed for roofing contractors; solar is a secondary use case |
| Design Tool Integration | Direct integration with OpenSolar - import system designs into proposals automatically | No solar design tool integrations listed |
| Project Tracking | Custom pipelines with solar-specific stages (permit, inspection, interconnection) | General contractor pipelines - each contact limited to one job type |
| Field Service App | Mobile app with offline mode for rooftop work, system designs viewable on-site | Mobile app rated 4.8 stars, general contractor features |
| Quoting & Proposals | Multi-option proposals for solar + battery + EV combinations | Proposal builder designed for roofing estimates |
| Customer Portal | Customers view project status, documents, and make payments online | Customer-facing features focused on roofing workflows |
| Accounting Integration | QuickBooks and Xero two-way sync | QuickBooks two-way sync |
| Pricing Model | Tiered plans with included users - see pricing page | Starts around $300/month, per-user pricing with add-ons |
Industry Focus
Purpose-built for solar, heat pump, EV charger, and battery storage installers
Primarily designed for roofing contractors; solar is a secondary use case
Design Tool Integration
Direct integration with OpenSolar - import system designs into proposals automatically
No solar design tool integrations listed
Project Tracking
Custom pipelines with solar-specific stages (permit, inspection, interconnection)
General contractor pipelines - each contact limited to one job type
Field Service App
Mobile app with offline mode for rooftop work, system designs viewable on-site
Mobile app rated 4.8 stars, general contractor features
Quoting & Proposals
Multi-option proposals for solar + battery + EV combinations
Proposal builder designed for roofing estimates
Customer Portal
Customers view project status, documents, and make payments online
Customer-facing features focused on roofing workflows
Accounting Integration
QuickBooks and Xero two-way sync
QuickBooks two-way sync
Pricing Model
Tiered plans with included users - see pricing page
Starts around $300/month, per-user pricing with add-ons
Which is right for you?
Choose Payaca if:
- Solar is your primary or only business
- You use OpenSolar for system design
- You offer solar + battery + EV combinations
- You want implementation support to build your processes
JobNimbus may be better if:
- You primarily do roofing with some solar add-ons
- You need EagleView or Beacon integrations for roofing
- Your team is already trained on JobNimbus
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is JobNimbus good for solar installers?
- JobNimbus is primarily designed for roofing contractors and works for basic solar project management. However, it lacks solar-specific features like design tool integrations (OpenSolar, Aurora) and solar workflow stages. If solar is your primary business, a purpose-built solution may be more efficient.
- Does JobNimbus integrate with solar design tools?
- JobNimbus does not list integrations with solar design tools like OpenSolar or Aurora. Solar contractors using JobNimbus typically need to manually enter system specifications from their design software into proposals.
- What's the main difference between Payaca and JobNimbus?
- Payaca is purpose-built for clean tech installers (solar, heat pumps, EV chargers, batteries) with solar design tool integrations and industry-specific workflows. JobNimbus is a general contractor CRM primarily designed for roofing, with solar as a secondary use case.
- Can I switch from JobNimbus to Payaca?
- Yes. Payaca offers data migration as part of onboarding. We can import your customers, projects, and historical data from JobNimbus or other CRM systems.
See Payaca for yourself
Book a demo and we'll show you how Payaca handles solar workflows.