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.
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
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
| Feature | Payaca | ServiceTitan |
|---|---|---|
| Industry Focus | Built specifically for clean tech: solar, heat pumps, batteries, EV | Enterprise platform for large HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses |
| Design Tool Integration | OpenSolar and Spruce integrations for design-to-quote | No solar or clean energy design integrations |
| Project Complexity | Multi-stage project pipelines for complex installations | Job-based workflow designed for reactive service work |
| Implementation | Days to set up with guided onboarding | Months-long implementation with dedicated project team |
| Pricing | Transparent pricing with plans for businesses of all sizes | Custom enterprise pricing, typically $1,500+/month |
| AI Features | AI Agent Dave for natural language queries and actions | AI features focused on call booking and dispatching |
| 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
Design Tool Integration
OpenSolar and Spruce integrations for design-to-quote
No solar or clean energy design integrations
Project Complexity
Multi-stage project pipelines for complex installations
Job-based workflow designed for reactive service work
Implementation
Days to set up with guided onboarding
Months-long implementation with dedicated project team
Pricing
Transparent pricing with plans for businesses of all sizes
Custom enterprise pricing, typically $1,500+/month
AI Features
AI Agent Dave for natural language queries and actions
AI features focused on call booking and dispatching
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 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.