GridPoint vs OpenWrench vs SiteSage (Powerhouse Dynamics)

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. Powerhouse Dynamics sells IoT platforms, SiteSage and the newer Open Kitchen, that connect thermostats, HVAC, refrigeration sensors and kitchen equipment across many sites. All three are listed under Energy, Utilities & Facilities Management for Food Businesses. Where the profiles show a difference, it is in audience and company background.

Key differences

  • audience

    The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: GridPoint: Multi-site restaurant chains; OpenWrench: Multi-location restaurant chains; SiteSage (Powerhouse Dynamics): Multi-unit restaurant brands.

  • company background

    GridPoint is based in Reston, United States, OpenWrench in San Francisco, United States and SiteSage (Powerhouse Dynamics) in Boston, United States.

Side by side

GridPoint vs OpenWrench vs SiteSage (Powerhouse Dynamics): side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
FieldGridPointOpenWrenchSiteSage (Powerhouse Dynamics)
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.Powerhouse Dynamics sells IoT platforms, SiteSage and the newer Open Kitchen, that connect thermostats, HVAC, refrigeration sensors and kitchen equipment across many sites.
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 contractorsMulti-unit restaurant brands; Convenience store chains; Schools and commercial kitchens
Pricing modelQuote onlyQuote onlyQuote only
Starting priceNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Free planNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Free trialNot publishedNot publishedNot published
ContractNot publishedNot publishedNot published
PlatformsWebWebNot published
CountriesUnited StatesCanada, United StatesNot published
LanguagesNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Number of integrationsNot published1Not published
CertificationsNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Security practicesNot publishedNot publishedNot published
FoundedNot publishedNot published2010
HeadquartersReston, United StatesSan Francisco, United StatesBoston, United States
OwnerNot publishedNot publishedThe Middleby Corporation (acquired 2019)
Last reviewed29 September 202629 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

Named only by SiteSage (Powerhouse Dynamics)

SiteSage (Powerhouse Dynamics) does not name any integrations in the material we reviewed.

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 your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Multi-location restaurant chains; Hospitality groups with many sites; Facilities teams working with outside contractors.

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

SiteSage (Powerhouse Dynamics)

Choose SiteSage (Powerhouse Dynamics) if you are in one of these groups: Multi-unit restaurant brands; Convenience store chains; Schools and commercial kitchens.

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

SiteSage (Powerhouse Dynamics)

  • Platform pricing
  • Contract terms
  • Employee count
  • Named integrations
  • Security certifications

Go further

GridPoint profileOpenWrench profileSiteSage (Powerhouse Dynamics) profile

Other comparisons with these products

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/

SiteSage (Powerhouse Dynamics), reviewed 29 September 2026

  1. Home pagehttps://powerhousedynamics.com/
  2. Open Kitchen platformhttps://powerhousedynamics.com/platform-food/
  3. Restaurant solutions and Arby'shttps://powerhousedynamics.com/restaurants/
  4. Industries and service tiershttps://powerhousedynamics.com/food-service-solutions/
  5. History and Middleby ownershiphttps://powerhousedynamics.com/about-us/
  6. Connectivity and hardwarehttps://powerhousedynamics.com/resources/faq/
  7. Innovation programme pricing (OEM, not recorded)https://powerhousedynamics.com/open-kitchen-innovation-program/