Head-to-head comparison
Solar1 vs JobNimbus
JobNimbus is a popular CRM for roofing and general contractors that solar teams adopted because of its familiarity. But it has no AHJ lookup, no permit workflow, no solar-aware job costing, and per-seat pricing that gets expensive fast.
Solar1 is built for solar from day one — not adapted from a roofing CRM.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Solar1 | JobNimbus |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | 2–5× lessContact for quote | Subscription pricing |
| Job costing | ||
| Permitting workflow | ||
| AHJ lookup | ||
| HR & crew management | ||
| Inventory management | ||
| Proposals builder | ||
| QuickBooks sync | ||
| Milestone invoicing | ||
| Solar-specific workflows | ||
| Public roadmap | ||
| Weekly updates | ||
| AI features (coming soon) |
Key differences
Why teams switch from JobNimbus
Built for solar, not adapted
JobNimbus was designed for roofers. Solar1 was designed for solar installers — AHJ workflows, PTO tracking, system design integration, and solar-specific job costing built in from day one.
Permit workflow that actually works
JobNimbus has no permit workflow. Solar1 tracks every permit across every AHJ in one board, with automated follow-up reminders and document storage.
No per-seat pricing surprises
JobNimbus bills per user — your bill grows with every hire. Solar1 doesn't penalize you for growing your team.
Where JobNimbus falls short
Built for roofing and general contractors — no AHJ lookup or permit tracking
Job costing is manual — no solar-specific cost line items or margin tracking
No milestone invoicing tied to project phases
No HR module — crew and subcontractor management is outside the system
Per-seat pricing gets expensive as you grow past 10 users
"JobNimbus was what we knew from roofing but solar is a completely different animal. AHJ tracking alone made the switch worth it."
Marcus T.
Peak Solar, Denver CO
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