Planon vs Scoop Solar (2026): Pricing, Features & Verdict
Scoop Solar is our pick, scoring 6.9/10 against 6.8/10 for Planon on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria. Its biggest advantage: higher Support score (8/10 vs 7/10). Neither Planon nor Scoop Solar lists a free plan.
Last updated: November 2026
Planon
6.8/10
Planon is an integrated workplace management system (IWMS) for large organisations. It covers real estate, space, asset and maintenance management, and sustainability for property portfolios.
Scoop Solar
6.9/10
Configurable project, field service and O&M operations software for solar installers, EPCs, battery storage and EV charging infrastructure teams.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.8/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Integration | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Cost | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| Analytics | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Scalability | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | Contact for pricing | $1,158/mo Residential and Service |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Contact for pricing | $1,158/mo Residential and Service |
| Features | ||
| Inspection Checklists | ||
| Offline Field App | ||
| Safety and Compliance | ||
| Work Orders | ||
| Asset Registry | Not listed | |
| Condition Monitoring | Not listed | |
| Preventive Maintenance | Not listed | |
| Spare Parts Inventory | Not listed | |
Planon vs Scoop Solar cost by team size
| Team size | Planon | Scoop Solar |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | Contact for pricing | $1,158/moResidential and Service |
| 5 users | Contact for pricing | $1,158/moResidential and Service |
| 10 users | Contact for pricing | $1,158/moResidential and Service |
| 25 users | Contact for pricing | $1,158/moResidential and Service |
| 50 users | Contact for pricing | $1,158/moResidential and Service |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Who Planon and Scoop Solar suit
Scoop Solar fits small business better than Planon.
| Audience | Planon | Scoop Solar |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business | 2/10There is no SMB tier, self-serve plan, or free trial, and implementation is long. | 4/10With plans starting above 1,000 USD a month and a long setup, it is heavy for very small installers. |
| Maintenance Teams | 7/10Its offline mobile app covers planned and reactive maintenance, though reviewers call it IWMS-heavy. | 7/10It handles O&M service visits and work orders for solar assets. |
| Construction | Not rated | 7/10Installers and EPCs use it to track installation projects from start to finish. |
| Education | 8/10Planon sells a dedicated campus management solution for higher education. | Not rated |
| Energy Companies | Not rated | 9/10It is built specifically for solar, battery storage and EV charging companies. |
| Enterprise | 9/10Sales are enterprise-only and it is aimed at large multi-country portfolios. | Not rated |
| Field Teams | Not rated | 8/10Its mobile app pushes work orders to technicians and captures checklists and photos offline. |
| Real Estate | 9/10Real estate, lease accounting, and portfolio management are core modules. | Not rated |
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Planon
- Higher Security score (7/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Scalability score (9/10 vs 7/10)
Why choose Scoop Solar
- Higher Support score (8/10 vs 7/10)
- Higher Cost score (4/10 vs 3/10)
- Better fit for small business (4/10 vs 2/10)
Pros & Cons
Planon
Pros
- Covers real estate, leases (including IFRS 16 and ASC 842 accounting), space, maintenance, and sustainability in one suite.
- Its field mobile app works offline and handles meter readings, condition assessments, inspections, and stock.
- Integrates with SAP and offers an SAP-specific edition, plus CAD, BIM, and building management system connectors.
- Highly configurable through an Open Application Platform with AppBuilder and IoT Services.
- Software Advice reviewers rate customer support well (4.5 out of 5).
Cons
- Pricing is not published and every deal needs a sales-led quote.
- Third-party reviews put partner-led implementation at 9 to 18 months, at extra cost.
- Reviewers find the dashboards and configuration screens overwhelming at first.
- Built for buildings and workplaces, not industrial plants or utility networks.
- Few public reviews: about 10 on Capterra and 1 on G2.
Scoop Solar
Pros
- Reviewers on SoftwareFinder rate customer support 9 out of 10 and describe staff as responsive and knowledgeable.
- Admins can build workflows, conditional forms and reports themselves without leaning on the vendor.
- Users are unlimited on every plan, so subcontractors and field crews add no per-seat cost.
- Through GLOO, Scoop builds and maintains integrations with tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Aurora Solar and QuickBooks.
- The mobile app collects checklists, photos and data offline at job sites.
Cons
- Entry prices start above 1,000 USD a month, and integrations and analytics cost extra.
- Reviewers say initial configuration can take months and there is no quick out-of-the-box setup.
- Beginners find the rules and conditions engine complex, and reviewers say training videos are limited.
- Users report occasional mobile sync problems, and calendar entries must be linked to a project.
- It is not a CRM, design or accounting tool, so you still need separate software for those.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Scoop Solar scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 6.9/10 against 6.8/10 for Planon. The largest gap is in Scalability: 9/10 for Planon and 7/10 for Scoop Solar.
No, neither Planon nor Scoop Solar lists a free plan.
Scoop Solar is the better fit for small business: we rate it 4/10 for them, against 2/10 for Planon.
