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Operations

Bodhi vs Sunbase

Bodhi Maturity
Stages 2-3 | Multi-Stage
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Sunbase Maturity
Stages 2-3 | Multi-Stage

Which tool is better for your solar installation business? Compare pricing, features, and verified reviews side-by-side.

Lumen Vetted

Bodhi is the Gold Standard for Stage 2-3 installers who prioritize automated milestone updates via sms/email to customers.

Sunbase is the superior choice for Stage 2-3 teams needing integrated solar crm.

How this impacts your Ops margin

Moving between these operations tools requires re-training field crews on status reporting and milestone handoffs.

This comparison is part of our broader 2026 Ops Audit. Read the full Operations Briefing here.
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🏆 Top Pick

Bodhi

Stages 2-3 | Multi-Stage
4.9/5
Pricing: Volume-based Subscription

Key Features

  • Automated milestone updates via SMS/Email to customers
  • Customer-facing branded mobile app
  • Post-install performance integration (Enphase, SolarEdge)
  • Referral capture system built into the app

Pros

  • Incredible impact on reducing customer support calls
  • Massively boosts 5-star Google reviews
  • Integrates seamlessly with existing CRMs (Hubspot, Salesforce, JobNimbus)

Cons

  • Requires proper milestone tracking in your CRM to trigger automation
  • Focuses purely on customer experience, not project management
  • Pricing can escalate for very high-volume installers

Sunbase

Stages 2-3 | Multi-Stage
4.3/5
Pricing: Contact for Pricing (Starts ~$199/month)

Key Features

  • Integrated solar CRM
  • Canvassing and field sales tools
  • In-built solar design engine
  • Inventory and warehouse management
  • HR and employee scheduling

Pros

  • True all-in-one system for established firms
  • Excellent tools for door-to-door sales teams
  • Includes back-office HR and inventory modules

Cons

  • Dated user interface in some modules
  • Long onboarding process due to many features
  • Design engine is less mature than Aurora

The Verdict: Who Wins?

Choose Bodhi if...

You prioritize Incredible impact on reducing customer support calls and automating post-sale customer communication and experience. Bodhi is best for teams looking for a robust, well-established platform.

Choose Sunbase if...

You prioritize True all-in-one system for established firms and small to mid-sized installers needing an affordable erp. Sunbase offers a specialized approach tailored for high-performance solar teams.

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