GridPoint 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. Powerhouse Dynamics sells IoT platforms, SiteSage and the newer Open Kitchen, that connect thermostats, HVAC, refrigeration sensors and kitchen equipment across many sites. Both are listed under Energy, Utilities & Facilities Management for Food Businesses. The main differences are in audience and company background.

Key differences

  • audience

    Audience differs between the profiles. Listed by one product alone: GridPoint: Multi-site restaurant chains; SiteSage (Powerhouse Dynamics): Multi-unit restaurant brands.

  • company background

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

Side by side

GridPoint vs SiteSage (Powerhouse Dynamics): side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
FieldGridPointSiteSage (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.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-unit restaurant brands; Convenience store chains; Schools and commercial kitchens
Pricing modelQuote onlyQuote only
Starting priceNot publishedNot published
Free planNot publishedNot published
Free trialNot publishedNot published
ContractNot publishedNot published
PlatformsWebNot published
CountriesUnited StatesNot published
LanguagesNot publishedNot published
Number of integrationsNot publishedNot published
CertificationsNot publishedNot published
Security practicesNot publishedNot published
FoundedNot published2010
HeadquartersReston, United StatesBoston, United States
OwnerNot publishedThe Middleby Corporation (acquired 2019)
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 2026

Which to choose

GridPoint

Choose GridPoint if you are in one of these groups: Multi-site restaurant chains; Retail and convenience chains with refrigeration and lighting.

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

SiteSage (Powerhouse Dynamics)

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

Go further

GridPoint 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/