When does self-hosted open source make sense?

It fits teams that already have strong platform engineering capacity and want direct ownership of source code and runtime operations.

When does GridOS make more sense?

GridOS is usually the better fit when speed, lower operational overhead, and commercial rollout matter more than self-hosting every layer.

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Comparison

GridOS vs Open e-Mobility

Compare GridOS and Open e-Mobility (SteVe) for OCPP charge point management. GridOS is a managed SaaS with AI agents, while Open e-Mobility is open-source and self-hosted.

Best for

Operators deciding whether they want operational ownership of software or a managed product layer.

Buyer lens

Teams comparing managed infrastructure against self-hosted open source.

How to read this page

This page is not asking which vendor has the longest feature list.
It is asking where the charger-facing layer should live and how much backend change your team can absorb safely.
Use the table as an architecture and migration lens first, then validate commercial fit second.

Feature comparison between GridOS and Open e-Mobility
Feature	GridOS	Open e-Mobility
Managed SaaS (zero ops)	Included	Not included
Open source	Not included	Included
OCPP 1.6 + 2.0.1	Included	Included
OCPI roaming	Included	Community plugin
Multi-backend routing	Included	Not included
AI-powered agents	Included	Not included
Auto-scaling	Included	Manual
Built-in monitoring	Included	Basic
Free tier	50 chargers	Unlimited (self-host)
Community support	Dedicated	Included

Bottom line

Choose GridOS if you want a managed, scalable platform with zero infrastructure overhead. Choose Open e-Mobility if you want full source code control and are comfortable self-hosting.

Keep evaluating

Browse all GridOS comparisons Use the OCPP platform scorecard Use the CPO migration checklist Use the EV charging software RFP template

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers for teams shortlisting vendors through the migration and interoperability lens.

Due diligence

Questions that usually decide the shortlist

Can the platform coexist with your current backend during migration?
Can your team export sessions, CDRs, and charger events without friction?
Does the rollout model preserve rollback and commercial flexibility?

Proof path

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