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Operations

Solar-Ops vs Sunbase

Solar-Ops 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

Solar-Ops is the Gold Standard for Stage 3 installers who prioritize truck roll dispatching.

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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Solar-Ops

Stage 3 | Scaling
4.4/5
Pricing: Starts at $89/user

Key Features

  • Truck roll dispatching
  • Preventative maintenance scheduling
  • Inventory tracking
  • Field technician mobile app

Pros

  • Streamlines downstream operations
  • Better specialized than generic field service apps
  • Good mobile experience for techs

Cons

  • Less frontend sales functionality
  • UI can be utilitarian
  • Can overlap with existing CRMs

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 Solar-Ops if...

You prioritize Streamlines downstream operations and field service management and o&m. Solar-Ops 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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