Is SteVe the same evaluation as Open e-Mobility?

SteVe is the open-source project many teams mean when they evaluate Open e-Mobility. This page targets the explicit SteVe buyer query and focuses on the tradeoff between self-hosting and managed infrastructure.

Why would a team pick GridOS over SteVe?

Teams usually pick GridOS when they want faster rollout, lower operational burden, and features like routing, roaming support, and migration workflows without building or hosting those layers themselves.

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Comparison

GridOS vs SteVe

Compare GridOS and SteVe for OCPP charge point management. GridOS offers managed routing, migration support, and operational tooling, while SteVe is a self-hosted open-source path for teams that want direct code control.

Best for

Operators deciding whether to invest in platform operations internally or use a managed OCPP layer built for staged rollout.

Buyer lens

Engineering-led teams comparing self-hosted open source with a managed infrastructure layer.

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 SteVe
Feature	GridOS	SteVe
Managed SaaS	Included	Not included
Self-hosted open source	Not included	Included
OCPP 1.6 + 2.0.1 handling	Included	Included
Multi-backend routing	Included	Not included
OCPI roaming workflows	Included	Community or custom work
Built-in migration support	Included	Not included
Operational monitoring and rollback model	Included	Engineering-owned
Source-code ownership	Not included	Included

Bottom line

Choose GridOS if you want managed infrastructure, migration support, and lower operational overhead. Choose SteVe if you want open-source control and are prepared to own hosting, scaling, integration, and long-term maintenance yourself.

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

About GridOS and the infrastructure position Review the rollout blueprint Match architecture fit to pricing and rollout scope

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