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Operations

Scoop Solar vs Sunbase

Scoop Solar Maturity
Stage 3 | Scaling
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Sunbase Maturity
Stages 2-3 | Multi-Stage

Which tool is better for your solar installation business? Compare pricing, features, and verified reviews side-by-side.

Lumen Vetted

Scoop Solar is the Gold Standard for Stage 3 installers who prioritize automated field-to-office workflows.

Sunbase is the superior choice for Stage 2-3 teams needing integrated solar crm.

How this impacts your Ops margin

Moving between these operations tools requires re-training field crews on status reporting and milestone handoffs.

This comparison is part of our broader 2026 Ops Audit. Read the full Operations Briefing here.
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Scoop Solar

Stage 3 | Scaling
4.8/5
Pricing: Contact for Pricing (Enterprise focus)

Key Features

  • Automated field-to-office workflows
  • Project management and site tracking
  • Native mobile app for field crews
  • Integrated document management
  • Enterprise-grade reporting dashboards

Pros

  • Best-in-class field operations management
  • Extremely flexible workflow customization
  • Reduces soft costs through automation

Cons

  • Significant setup time for large teams
  • Requires professional implementation services
  • Premium price point for smaller businesses

Sunbase

Stages 2-3 | Multi-Stage
4.3/5
Pricing: Contact for Pricing (Starts ~$199/month)

Key Features

  • Integrated solar CRM
  • Canvassing and field sales tools
  • In-built solar design engine
  • Inventory and warehouse management
  • HR and employee scheduling

Pros

  • True all-in-one system for established firms
  • Excellent tools for door-to-door sales teams
  • Includes back-office HR and inventory modules

Cons

  • Dated user interface in some modules
  • Long onboarding process due to many features
  • Design engine is less mature than Aurora

The Verdict: Who Wins?

Choose Scoop Solar if...

You prioritize Best-in-class field operations management and operations-heavy firms automating post-sale workflows. Scoop Solar is best for teams looking for a robust, well-established platform.

Choose Sunbase if...

You prioritize True all-in-one system for established firms and small to mid-sized installers needing an affordable erp. Sunbase offers a specialized approach tailored for high-performance solar teams.

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