GridPoint vs OpenWrench

GridPoint sells an energy management system for commercial buildings that monitors and controls HVAC, lighting, refrigeration and other equipment, using its own hardware and software. OpenWrench is facilities maintenance software for multi-location businesses such as restaurant chains, retailers and gym groups. Both are listed under Energy, Utilities & Facilities Management for Food Businesses. The main differences are in audience, countries covered and company background.

Key differences

  • audience

    Not every audience is shared. Entries that only one product lists: GridPoint: Multi-site restaurant chains; OpenWrench: Multi-location restaurant chains.

  • countries covered

    GridPoint names 1 country and OpenWrench names 2 countries. 1 country appears in every list.

  • company background

    By headquarters, GridPoint (Reston, United States) and OpenWrench (San Francisco, United States).

Side by side

GridPoint vs OpenWrench: side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
FieldGridPointOpenWrench
What it isGridPoint sells an energy management system for commercial buildings that monitors and controls HVAC, lighting, refrigeration and other equipment, using its own hardware and software.OpenWrench is facilities maintenance software for multi-location businesses such as restaurant chains, retailers and gym groups.
Best forMulti-site restaurant chains; Retail and convenience chains with refrigeration and lightingMulti-location restaurant chains; Hospitality groups with many sites; Facilities teams working with outside contractors
Pricing modelQuote onlyQuote only
Starting priceNot publishedNot published
Free planNot publishedNot published
Free trialNot publishedNot published
ContractNot publishedNot published
PlatformsWebWeb
CountriesUnited StatesCanada, United States
LanguagesNot publishedNot published
Number of integrationsNot published1
CertificationsNot publishedNot published
Security practicesNot publishedNot published
FoundedNot publishedNot published
HeadquartersReston, United StatesSan Francisco, United States
OwnerNot publishedNot published
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 2026

Integrations

No partner appears in every list.

Named only by GridPoint

GridPoint does not name any integrations in the material we reviewed.

Named only by OpenWrench

  • Microsoft Dynamics 365

Which to choose

GridPoint

Choose GridPoint if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Multi-site restaurant chains; Retail and convenience chains with refrigeration and lighting.

OpenWrench

Choose OpenWrench if you fit its listed audience: Multi-location restaurant chains; Hospitality groups with many sites; Facilities teams working with outside contractors.

Weaker fit: Single-site restaurants: the vendor's own comparison post says it is the best fit for operators with 20+ locations.

What we could not confirm

GridPoint

  • Any price or contract terms
  • Named software integrations
  • Mobile app names and stores
  • Founding year and team size
  • Security certifications
  • Supported countries beyond the United States

OpenWrench

  • Actual prices
  • Company founding year, legal name, funding, team size
  • Mobile apps
  • Security certifications
  • Contract terms
  • Full integrations list
  • Countries beyond US and Canada

Go further

GridPoint profileOpenWrench profile

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Sources

Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.

GridPoint, reviewed 29 September 2026

  1. Homepagehttps://www.gridpoint.com
  2. Energy efficiency featureshttps://www.gridpoint.com/solutions/energy-efficiency/
  3. Operations featureshttps://www.gridpoint.com/solutions/operational-efficiency/
  4. Industries incl. food and beveragehttps://www.gridpoint.com/industries/
  5. Company missionhttps://www.gridpoint.com/company/
  6. Sales contacthttps://www.gridpoint.com/get-started/
  7. Officeshttps://www.gridpoint.com/contact-us/
  8. Case studies listhttps://www.gridpoint.com/resources/case-studies/
  9. Newshttps://www.gridpoint.com/company/newsroom/
  10. Fundinghttps://www.gridpoint.com/news/gridpoint-raises-45m-in-strategic-funding-as-it-plans-international-expansion/
  11. Customerhttps://www.gridpoint.com/news/panda-express-partners-with-gridpoint-to-deploy-smart-building-technology-across-all-u-s-restaurant-locations/
  12. Customer casehttps://www.gridpoint.com/resource/gridpoint-and-wendys-partner-to-achieve-energy-and-sustainability-goals/