Compare Pylon vs JobNimbus vs Scoop Solar

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 Scoop Solar

Access powerful data, people and projects at your fingertips with the world's most intuitive mobile solution. Scoop Solar is a flexible platform optimized for web and mobile, which enables office and field staff to work in real time together while being data-driven. Eliminate email chains, paper-based forms, slow communication and unclear status updates by consolidating the steps in your work processes into one, easy-to-manage platform.

Scoop Solutions:

Solar Installation:
* Speed up your contract-to-cash timeline by reducing frustrations due to missing customer data, skipped steps and guesswork. Equip your installation crews with all the details and mobile form steps they need assure quality and increase customer satisfaction!

Solar O&M:
* Help your O&M team get steps right the first time, every time by providing them with remote support, offline access to historical data and standardized steps through mobile-optimized smart forms. Scoop's 1-click reporting feature also helps you deliver results to your customer faster.

Solar Sales:
* Eliminate manual steps, lower admin work and save repeated truck rolls! Keep your rate of cancellation down by increasing data integrity through mobile forms that standardize your sales reps' data collection process.

Scoop Features:

Enable faster communication, better data collection and less administrative work with features such as:
* A drag-and-drop app builder
* Automatic syncing
* Task assignment and tracking
* Multimedia capabilities
* Mobile-optimized smart forms
* Flexible integration options into other project management, CRM, asset management software
* 1-click report generation, and more!

Solve your challenges in streamlining, managing and tracking projects in solar installation, O&M and sales functions. Scoop's flexible platform can be catered to create solutions that don't uproot your existing processes. Contact us to book your free personalized demo today!

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

• Create customized work apps™ with a drag-and-drop app builder

• Standardize photo checklists and field process forms

• Multimedia and documents are automatically organized and accessible via desktop or mobile

• Get rid of paper forms, emails, spreadsheets, etc. with mobile-optimized smart forms

• Offline access and automatic sync = perfect for field use

• One-click report generation saves you hours of admin work per client

• Enable field engagement with two-way commenting

• Have extensive control to user access and permissions

• Flexible integration options via Zapier and a well-documented API

Pricing

Pricing

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 integrate with any other apps?

• Yes, Scoop integrates with 500+ software tools. Popular integrations include Aurora Solar, Salesforce, HubSpot, Google Sheets, Solo, and so much more.

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

• Popular integrations include Aurora Solar, Salesforce, DocuSign, NetSuite, OpenSolar, HubSpot, Google Sheets, Solo, and more.

What platforms does this service support?

• Scoop has native mobile apps for iOS and Android, as well as a fully-functional web app for desktop access.

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

• Yes, we offer support articles and resources. We are also available to address any questions or concerns via email, and by phone depending on your pricing plan.

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

• Yes, most of our pricing plans allow for unlimited users as well so your whole team can jump on board without worry!

Does this service offer an API?

• Yes, we provide a fully-documented restful API.

What is this service generally used for?

• Scoop Solar is primarily used for standardizing and streamlining field operations, which include but are not limited to:
  Mobilizing site inspection forms
  Collecting data for pre-sales site visits
  Making the photo checklist process easier
  Organizing customer information in a central place
  Ensuring safety procedures are completed

  Our solutions fit solar sales, O&M and installation teams but we are happy to perform a free consultation with you to see how Scoop can best solve your operational challenges.

Who are the main user groups of this service?

• Scoop is for fast-growing, medium-sized solar companies and their solar sales, O&M and installation teams... essentially anyone who needs to access data or collect data while off-site. Administrators are often VPs/Directors of Operations, Senior Project Managers, and CIOs/COOs. Users are often field service technicians, solar installers, or sales representatives.

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