Compare Pylon vs JobNimbus vs HelioScope

About Pylon

Pylon is the only Solar Design software offering solar installers everything they need to grow their business without charging a monthly fee.

Pylon gives you:

• High resolution aerial imagery (up to 5cm per pixel)
• 3D Shading Analysis
• Financial Analysis and Projections
• Installer Job Sheets
• Two-way SMS and email communications
• CRM & lead management system
• Payment Gateway
• Single Line Diagrams
• iPad-optimised user interface
• eSignatures

Our interface is modern, well-designed and intuitive. We have received over 1000 user ratings with an average of 4.6/5 stars. Installers like Pylon because the work surface is 2D, which makes it easier to navigate, but you can still place and manipulate 3D objects.

Another reason solar installers choose Pylon, is because it is the only solar design software that you can sign up for and just start using no credit card required.

About JobNimbus

JobNimbus makes contractors more efficient by giving them quick access to all their needs in one place. Completely customizable to your workflow, JobNimbus can be built around your business. Every business runs differently, which is why we allow our customers to customize their account and run their business just the way they like it. Offering the largest selection of integrated partners, such as EagleView, Beacon, and Sunlight Financial, JobNimbus connects you with top companies in the industry to make your business more efficient. Give your team better visibility with the Boards feature that provides instant access to job status and the ability to move jobs through your process with a quick drag and drop. The simplicity of tracking boards enables you to spot bottlenecks easily.

About HelioScope

Folsom Labs develops HelioScope, an advanced solar PV design & sales tool. HelioScope simplifies the process of engineering and selling solar projects by integrating easy layout tools with bankable performance modeling. HelioScope offers CAD-caliber layouts, remote shade analysis, and bankable energy yield calculations. The product allows anyone to generate world-class solar layouts and performance estimates. For more information and a 30-day free trial, visit our homepage.

Features

• API
• CAD Tools
• Sales Proposals
• Financial Analysis
• Single Line Diagrams
• Energy Production Estimates
• Shading Analysis

Features

• 2-Factor Authentication
• API
• Calendar Management
• Contact Management
• Contact Sharing
• Customer Management
• Dashboard
• Data Export
• Data Import
• Data Visualization
• Email Integration
• External Integrations
• File Sharing
• File Transfer
• Google Apps Integration
• Lead Management
• Lead Scoring
• Marketing Automation
• Multi-User
• Notifications
• Scheduling
• Social-Media Integration
• Task Scheduling/Tracking
• Third-Party Plugins/Add-Ons
• Call Tracking
• Click-to-Dial
• Sales Automation
• Pipeline Management

Features

• API
• CAD Tools
• Sales Proposals
• Financial Analysis
• Single Line Diagrams
• Energy Production Estimates
• Shading Analysis

Summary

• 3D Shading Analysis

• High Resolution Imagery included

• Financial Analysis and Projections

• Interval Data Analysis

• Load Profiles

• Single Line Diagrams

• eSignatures

• Payment Gateway

• iPad-optimised Interface

Summary

• Capture Job Photos

• Process Payments

• Get Aerial Measurements

• Prepare Estimates

• Capture Leads

• Manage Appointments

• Track Jobs

• Create Reports

• Assign Work Orders

• Manage Your Team

Summary

• Solar design and sales

• Remote shade analysis

• Bankable energy yield simulation

• Single-line diagrams

• Sales proposals

Pricing

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FAQs

Does this service offer an API?

• Yes, we have an API as well as extensive developer documents

Who are the main user groups of this service?

• Solar Installers

What are some applications this service is commonly used in tandem with?

• SolarAnalytics, Xero, Nearmap, SolarQuotes, SolarChoice

What is this service generally used for?

• Pylon is perfect for teams who want to design and convert solar installations

Does this service offer guides, tutorials and or customer support?

• Yes! We have a well-kept resources section as well as world-class support. Most of our users get served within minutes.

Does this service offer multi-user capability (e.g. teams)?

• Yes.

  You can add as many members to your team as you would like.

Does this service integrate with any other apps?

• Yes!

  Xero, SolarAnalytics, Nearmap, SolarQuotes and SolarChoice

What platforms does this service support?

• Pylon is web-based but is optimised for desktop and iPad

FAQs

Who are the main user groups of this service?

• Contractors, Roofers, Fence Contractors, Solar Contractors, Remodeling Contractors, Restoration Contractors, Concrete Contractors, Remodeling, Solar, Restoration, Construction, Gutter Contractors, Pool Contractors, Deck and Patio Contractors, Siding Contractors, Window and Door Contractors.

What are some applications this service is commonly used in tandem with?

• Global Payments, QuickBooks, Beacon, Zapier, Beacon, Google Calendar, HailTrace, Eagleview and more

Does this service offer guides, tutorials and or customer support?

• Yes

What is this service generally used for?

• CRM and Project Management

  Track leads, jobs, and tasks from one easy to use software. You can access your information wherever you are, get everyone on the same page, and grow your business.

Does this service offer an API?

• The JobNimbus API is not open at the moment, but services can request access to the API for integration purposes. Any and all integrations are welcome.

Does this service offer multi-user capability (e.g. teams)?

• Yes

What platforms does this service support?

• Full support for iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) and Android along with offline mode for both. The app is fully functional offline including adding and editing contacts, taking and saving photos, creating estimates, getting signatures, and more. Everything gets synced to the server the next time you get reconnected.

Does this service integrate with any other apps?

• WePay, Zapier, QuickBooks (Desktop & Online), EagleView, naturalForms, Accurence, Google Calendar, Sales Rabbit, Spotio, Beacon, Leap, etc.

FAQs

Does this service offer guides, tutorials and or customer support?

• We run 4 HelioScope webinars a week, and real-time customer support.

What is this service generally used for?

• HelioScope helps solar developers design and sell high-performance solar arrays.

Does this service offer an API?

• Yes, HelioScope offers an API; the documentation is available upon request for no charge.

Does this service integrate with any other apps?

• HelioScope integrates with a number of applications, including Unirac U-Builder, Energy Toolbase, HOMER Pro, and Ecotiza by ExelSolar.

Does this service offer multi-user capability (e.g. teams)?

• HelioScope offers multi-user teams for Project sharing, as well as mutli-user discounts starting at a 10% discount for three or more users.

What are some applications this service is commonly used in tandem with?

• HelioScope is typically used with PVsyst, SketchUp, and AutoCAD.

Who are the main user groups of this service?

• Solar developers of all sizes use HelioScope, for projects that range from residential to utility-scale.

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