Head-to-head comparison
Solar1 vs JobProgress
JobProgress offers solid field service management for general contractors, but like other contractor CRMs, it lacks the solar-specific depth installers need — no AHJ lookup, no permit tracking, no solar job costing, and no inventory management.
Solar1 replaces JobProgress with solar-first workflows, plus the financial and HR layers it's missing.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Solar1 | JobProgress |
|---|---|---|
| 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 JobProgress
Solar permitting, not generic
JobProgress has no AHJ database or permit workflow. Solar1 tracks every permit stage, sends automated follow-ups, and stores documents — all tied to the job.
Real job costing for solar teams
Solar jobs have unique cost structures — equipment procurement, subcontractor crews, PTO delays. Solar1's job costing is built around how solar installations actually work.
Inventory that knows solar
JobProgress has no inventory management. Solar1 tracks panels, inverters, and BOS materials — with automatic reorder alerts and cost pulling into job costing.
Where JobProgress falls short
No solar-specific permitting or AHJ lookup workflows
No job costing for solar cost structures (equipment, labor, subcontractors)
No inventory management for panel and inverter stock
No HR module — crew management requires separate tools
Generic proposal builder not optimized for solar pricing structures
"We came from JobProgress and the first thing we noticed was how much JobProgress didn't do. Solar1 felt like it was actually built for us."
Tanya R.
Valley Green Solar, Sacramento CA
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