Payaca vs ServiceTitan

Purpose-built solar platform vs enterprise field service software

ServiceTitan is a powerful platform for large trades businesses. But solar installers need design tool integrations, multi-stage project management, and faster time to value — not enterprise complexity. Here's how they compare.

Built for solar

Payaca

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

  • OpenSolar and Spruce integrations
  • Multi-stage installation pipelines
  • Set up in days, not months
  • Transparent, affordable pricing
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 solar design tool integrations
  • 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

Design Tool Integration

Payaca

OpenSolar and Spruce integrations for design-to-quote

ServiceTitan

No solar or clean energy design integrations

Project Complexity

Payaca

Multi-stage project pipelines for complex installations

ServiceTitan

Job-based workflow designed for reactive service work

Implementation

Payaca

Days to set up with guided onboarding

ServiceTitan

Months-long implementation with dedicated project team

Pricing

Payaca

Transparent pricing with plans for businesses of all sizes

ServiceTitan

Custom enterprise pricing, typically $1,500+/month

AI Features

Payaca

AI Agent Dave for natural language queries and actions

ServiceTitan

AI features focused on call booking and dispatching

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 solar or clean tech installer
  • You need design tool integrations (OpenSolar, Spruce)
  • 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 solar-specific features

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the main difference between Payaca and ServiceTitan?
Payaca is purpose-built for solar and clean tech installers with design tool integrations, multi-stage project pipelines, and industry-specific workflows. ServiceTitan is an enterprise field service platform built for large traditional trades businesses. ServiceTitan has more features overall, but none address solar-specific needs like design tool imports or complex installation project management.
Is ServiceTitan too expensive for growing solar businesses?
ServiceTitan is designed for large businesses and priced accordingly — typically $1,500+ per month with months-long implementation. Payaca offers transparent pricing for businesses of all sizes and can be set up in days, not months.
Does ServiceTitan work for solar businesses?
ServiceTitan doesn't have solar-specific features like design tool integrations (OpenSolar, Spruce) or multi-stage installation project management. Some large solar companies use it for general operations, but they need workarounds for solar-specific workflows.
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 focused on the metrics that matter most to solar businesses, plus AI Agent Dave can answer questions about your data in natural language.

Built for solar installers

See how Payaca handles design tools, project management, and solar-specific workflows.