Comparison

OpenSolar vs The Sales Machine 2.0

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OpenSolar

This free application provides a comprehensive solution for designing and selling solar energy systems. It offers end-to-end functionality for solar professionals.

Highlights
  • End-to-end solar design
  • Sales application
  • Free to use
  • Comprehensive functionality
Features
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OpenSolar is the world's first free, end-to-end, solar design and sales application.

About

The Sales Machine 2.0

Features
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The Field Sales mobile app by The Sales Machine is a powerful mobile platform that helps field sales individuals stay productive in the field. Designed for fast, reliable use, the app lets field sales agents manage tasks, track visits, place orders, and access customer information—all in real time, even when offline. Built to work seamlessly with The Sales Machine’s web platform, the app gives field sales agents everything they need to perform and succeed—right from their mobile device. What makes it great: Fast and secure log-in – Use email or mobile, with OTP and biometric support. Smart dashboard – View daily tasks, sales targets, and key performance indicators at a glance. Performance management – Track points, rewards, goals, and leaderboard rankings. Real-time order management – Browse products, create and edit orders, and submit instantly. Contact and Account management – Easily view, add, or update client records in the field. Offline functionality – Access data and submit orders without internet; auto-sync when back online. Built-in communication tools – Chat, call, and share updates with your team inside the app. Whether you’re visiting stores, closing deals, or checking in on your targets, the Field Sales Agent mobile app by the Sales Machine keeps you connected, organized, and ready—anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

OpenSolar3 screens
The Sales Machine 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Sales Machine 2.0 at weekly against OpenSolar's every 6 weeks. OpenSolar's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenSolar ships an update every 6 weeks, The Sales Machine 2.0 weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OpenSolar versus The Sales Machine 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSolarThe Sales Machine 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.7 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB109 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOpenSolar Pty LtdThe Sales Machine Software Inc

In-app purchases

None

OpenSolar

No in-app purchases

None

The Sales Machine 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenSolar free?
OpenSolar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Sales Machine 2.0 free?
The Sales Machine 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenSolar or The Sales Machine 2.0 have ads?
Neither OpenSolar nor The Sales Machine 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenSolar or The Sales Machine 2.0?
OpenSolar ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Sales Machine 2.0 weekly. Most recently, OpenSolar was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Sales Machine 2.0 on October 24, 2026.

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