Payaca vs Scoop Solar
Comparing platforms for solar installation businesses
Scoop is an enterprise field operations platform serving large energy companies. Here's how it compares to Payaca for different business sizes.
Payaca
CRM and operations for clean tech installers, from growing teams to enterprise.
- CRM + operations in one platform
- Built-in proposal builder and e-signatures
- OpenAPI and MCP server for custom integrations
- 2-4 week implementation
Scoop Solar
Enterprise field operations platform for large energy and infrastructure companies.
- 500+ integrations via GLOO
- Advanced field operations workflows
- Unlimited seats pricing model
- Operations-focused (separate CRM often needed)
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Payaca | Scoop Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Target Market | Clean tech installers of all sizes, from growing teams to enterprise | Energy & infrastructure companies, typically with existing CRM |
| Industry Focus | Clean tech installers: solar, heat pumps, EV chargers, battery storage | Broader: solar, EV charging, wind O&M, battery, telecom, commercial field service |
| CRM & Sales | Full CRM with lead management, pipeline tracking, and proposal builder | Operations-focused - typically paired with separate CRM |
| Quoting & Proposals | Built-in proposal builder with multi-option quotes and e-signatures | IMRP module for quotations, more operations-focused |
| Field Operations | Mobile app with offline mode, job checklists, photo capture | Enterprise-grade field ops with Global Fields, Auto Actions, advanced workflows |
| Integrations | OpenSolar, QuickBooks, Xero, Stripe, Zapier, plus OpenAPI and MCP server for custom integrations | 500+ integrations via GLOO, enterprise ERP/CRM connections |
| Analytics | Built-in reporting and profitability tracking | LOOXY Analytics with drag-and-drop report builder |
| Pricing Model | Tiered plans with included users - see pricing page | Unlimited seats - pricing based on company size (enterprise-level) |
| Implementation | 2-4 week onboarding with workflow mapping and training | Enterprise implementation with dedicated support |
Target Market
Clean tech installers of all sizes, from growing teams to enterprise
Energy & infrastructure companies, typically with existing CRM
Industry Focus
Clean tech installers: solar, heat pumps, EV chargers, battery storage
Broader: solar, EV charging, wind O&M, battery, telecom, commercial field service
CRM & Sales
Full CRM with lead management, pipeline tracking, and proposal builder
Operations-focused - typically paired with separate CRM
Quoting & Proposals
Built-in proposal builder with multi-option quotes and e-signatures
IMRP module for quotations, more operations-focused
Field Operations
Mobile app with offline mode, job checklists, photo capture
Enterprise-grade field ops with Global Fields, Auto Actions, advanced workflows
Integrations
OpenSolar, QuickBooks, Xero, Stripe, Zapier, plus OpenAPI and MCP server for custom integrations
500+ integrations via GLOO, enterprise ERP/CRM connections
Analytics
Built-in reporting and profitability tracking
LOOXY Analytics with drag-and-drop report builder
Pricing Model
Tiered plans with included users - see pricing page
Unlimited seats - pricing based on company size (enterprise-level)
Implementation
2-4 week onboarding with workflow mapping and training
Enterprise implementation with dedicated support
Which is right for you?
Choose Payaca if:
- You want CRM and operations in one platform
- You need built-in quoting and proposals
- You're focused on clean tech (solar, heat pumps, EV, battery)
- You want a platform that scales from SMB to enterprise
Consider Scoop if:
- You already have a CRM and need field ops only
- You operate across multiple industries (solar, wind, telecom)
- You prefer unlimited seats pricing over per-user
Note: Payaca also serves enterprise customers with our Scale plan, including major UK energy suppliers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the main difference between Payaca and Scoop Solar?
- Payaca is an all-in-one CRM and operations platform for growing solar installers (10-150 employees). Scoop is an enterprise field operations platform designed for larger energy companies with 40+ technicians. Scoop focuses on field operations and typically requires a separate CRM, while Payaca includes CRM, quoting, and operations in one system.
- Is Scoop Solar only for large companies?
- Scoop serves companies of various sizes but is optimized for enterprise operations. Their unlimited seats model is designed for organizations with significant field operations and larger budgets. Smaller installers may find it more than they need.
- Does Payaca have the same integration capabilities as Scoop?
- Scoop offers 500+ pre-built integrations via GLOO. Payaca integrates with the tools most solar installers use (OpenSolar, QuickBooks, Xero, Stripe) and provides an OpenAPI plus MCP server for custom integrations. Enterprise customers can build whatever connections they need.
- Which platform is better for a solar installer?
- If you need CRM, quoting, and operations in one platform purpose-built for clean tech, Payaca is typically the better fit - from growing teams to enterprise. Scoop is worth considering if you already have a CRM and only need field operations, or if you operate across multiple industries beyond clean tech.