Head-to-head comparison
Solar1 vs Scoop Solar
Scoop Solar handles crew scheduling and field operations well. But it stops there — no job costing, no accounting module, no HR. Growing installers end up using Scoop alongside 3–4 other tools.
Solar1 covers every workflow Scoop Solar handles, plus the financial and HR layer it's missing.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Solar1 | Scoop Solar |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Public roadmap | ||
| Weekly updates | ||
| AI features (coming soon) | ||
| SOC 2 certified |
Key differences
Why teams switch from Scoop Solar
Job costing built in
Scoop Solar has no job costing. Solar1's accounting module tracks labor, materials, and subcontractor costs per job — and shows your actual margin before and after close.
One platform, not three
Teams using Scoop Solar typically need QuickBooks + Gusto + a proposal tool alongside it. Solar1 replaces all three — one login, one bill.
HR and crew management
Scoop Solar has no HR module. Solar1 manages crew profiles, certifications, time tracking, and subcontractor rates in the same platform as your jobs.
Where Scoop Solar falls short
No job costing — you can't see margin per job without a separate accounting tool
No HR or payroll module — crew management is manual
No inventory management — procurement stays in spreadsheets
QuickBooks sync is one-way and error-prone
No proposal builder — proposals require a separate tool
"Scoop was great for scheduling but we were still in QuickBooks and spreadsheets for everything else. Solar1 pulled it all together."
Priya K.
Desert Sun Solar, Scottsdale AZ
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