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.
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
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
| Feature | Payaca | ServiceTitan |
|---|---|---|
| Industry Focus | Built specifically for clean tech: solar, heat pumps, batteries, EV | Enterprise platform for large HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses |
| DNO Applications | Direct ENA Connect integration for G98/G99 | No DNO integration — not designed for UK market |
| MCS Compliance | Built-in MCS documentation and compliance | No MCS compliance features |
| Design Tool Integration | EasyPV, OpenSolar, Heatpunk integrations | No solar or heat pump design integrations |
| Implementation | Days to set up with guided onboarding | Months-long implementation with dedicated project team |
| Pricing | Transparent pricing from £299/month | Custom enterprise pricing, typically £1,000+/month |
| Reporting & Analytics | Custom dashboards and AI-powered insights | Comprehensive reporting suite with deep analytics |
| Mobile App | Offline-capable app for installations | Feature-rich mobile app |
| Marketing Tools | Basic lead tracking and pipeline management | Built-in marketing automation and call tracking |
| Dispatching | Map-based scheduling with drag-and-drop | Advanced dispatching with GPS tracking and capacity planning |
Industry Focus
Built specifically for clean tech: solar, heat pumps, batteries, EV
Enterprise platform for large HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses
DNO Applications
Direct ENA Connect integration for G98/G99
No DNO integration — not designed for UK market
MCS Compliance
Built-in MCS documentation and compliance
No MCS compliance features
Design Tool Integration
EasyPV, OpenSolar, Heatpunk integrations
No solar or heat pump design integrations
Implementation
Days to set up with guided onboarding
Months-long implementation with dedicated project team
Pricing
Transparent pricing from £299/month
Custom enterprise pricing, typically £1,000+/month
Reporting & Analytics
Custom dashboards and AI-powered insights
Comprehensive reporting suite with deep analytics
Mobile App
Offline-capable app for installations
Feature-rich mobile app
Marketing Tools
Basic lead tracking and pipeline management
Built-in marketing automation and call tracking
Dispatching
Map-based scheduling with drag-and-drop
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.