Payaca vs ServiceTitan

Purpose-built clean tech vs enterprise field service platform

ServiceTitan is a powerful platform for large trades businesses. But clean tech installers need DNO applications, MCS compliance, and design tool integrations — not enterprise complexity. Here's how they compare.

Built for clean tech

Payaca

Purpose-built for solar, heat pump, battery, and EV charger installers with industry-specific compliance and tools.

  • DNO applications via ENA Connect
  • MCS compliance documentation
  • Set up in days, not months
  • Transparent pricing from £299/month
Enterprise field service

ServiceTitan

Enterprise field service platform for large HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses.

  • Advanced dispatching and marketing tools
  • Comprehensive reporting and analytics
  • No DNO, MCS, or design tool support
  • Enterprise pricing and lengthy setup

Feature Comparison

Industry Focus

Payaca

Built specifically for clean tech: solar, heat pumps, batteries, EV

ServiceTitan

Enterprise platform for large HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses

DNO Applications

Payaca

Direct ENA Connect integration for G98/G99

ServiceTitan

No DNO integration — not designed for UK market

MCS Compliance

Payaca

Built-in MCS documentation and compliance

ServiceTitan

No MCS compliance features

Design Tool Integration

Payaca

EasyPV, OpenSolar, Heatpunk integrations

ServiceTitan

No solar or heat pump design integrations

Implementation

Payaca

Days to set up with guided onboarding

ServiceTitan

Months-long implementation with dedicated project team

Pricing

Payaca

Transparent pricing from £299/month

ServiceTitan

Custom enterprise pricing, typically £1,000+/month

Reporting & Analytics

Payaca

Custom dashboards and AI-powered insights

ServiceTitan

Comprehensive reporting suite with deep analytics

Mobile App

Payaca

Offline-capable app for installations

ServiceTitan

Feature-rich mobile app

Marketing Tools

Payaca

Basic lead tracking and pipeline management

ServiceTitan

Built-in marketing automation and call tracking

Dispatching

Payaca

Map-based scheduling with drag-and-drop

ServiceTitan

Advanced dispatching with GPS tracking and capacity planning

Which is right for you?

Choose Payaca if:

  • You're a clean tech installer (solar, heat pumps, batteries, EV)
  • You need MCS compliance and DNO applications
  • You want faster setup without months of implementation
  • You want transparent, affordable pricing

Consider ServiceTitan if:

  • You're a large traditional trades business (100+ employees)
  • You need advanced marketing automation and call tracking
  • You have budget for enterprise-level software
  • You don't need renewable-specific features

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the main difference between Payaca and ServiceTitan?
Payaca is purpose-built for clean tech installers with industry-specific compliance and design tools. ServiceTitan is an enterprise field service platform for large traditional trades businesses. ServiceTitan is more feature-rich overall but none of its features address clean tech-specific needs like DNO applications or MCS compliance.
Is ServiceTitan too expensive for growing installers?
ServiceTitan is designed for large businesses and priced accordingly — typically £1,000+ per month with long implementation timelines. Payaca starts at £299/month and is designed for businesses of all sizes in the clean tech space.
Does ServiceTitan work for solar businesses?
ServiceTitan doesn't have solar-specific features like design tool integrations, DNO applications, or MCS compliance. Some large solar companies use it for general operations, but they need workarounds for industry-specific requirements.
Can I migrate from ServiceTitan to Payaca?
Yes. We help businesses migrate from ServiceTitan. Our team can import customer data, job history, and configure Payaca to match your workflows. Book a demo to discuss your migration.
Which platform has better reporting?
ServiceTitan has more extensive reporting features and deeper analytics. Payaca offers custom dashboards with the metrics that matter most to clean tech businesses, plus AI Agent Dave can answer questions about your data in natural language.

Built for clean tech installers

See how Payaca handles DNO applications, MCS compliance, and more.