Head-to-head · Last reviewed October 29, 2026

    ALLDATA vs Shopmonkey

    ALLDATA Manage Online lists $329/month and ties inspections to an ALLDATA Repair subscription; Shopmonkey publishes tiers from $239/month with a quoted Heavy Duty add-on.

    ALLDATA

    $329/mo · repair data & inspections separate

    OEM repair info & shop management

    Shopmonkey

    $239–$499/mo · lower annual rates · Heavy Duty quoted

    Modern shop management software

    Repairius

    $99.99/mo

    Leads + software

    Card required at signup · no subscription charge during the trial · cancel anytime

    The decision that matters

    ALLDATA Manage Online lists $329/month and ties inspections to an ALLDATA Repair subscription; Shopmonkey publishes tiers from $239/month with a quoted Heavy Duty add-on.

    Shop already using ALLDATA Repair

    Price Manage Online with your existing Repair subscription against Shopmonkey plus whatever repair information you keep.

    Shop without ALLDATA Repair

    Remember Manage Online inspections need ALLDATA Repair or Collision plus Mobile; Shopmonkey lists inspections on Basic.

    ALLDATA Manage Online

    Automotive shop management from a repair-data vendor

    Buyer fit: Automotive shops, especially those already using ALLDATA Repair, evaluating a cloud management system tied to that data.

    Published pricing and purchase terms

    Manage Online lists $329/month or $3,948/year. Repair information (ALLDATA Repair) and Inspections prerequisites are separate subscriptions.

    Vendor pricing/product source

    What the vendor publishes

    • Lists estimates, repair orders, invoices, online parts ordering and business reports in a cloud platform with automatic updates and backups. [source]
    • Lists a built-in CRM for text/email reminders and promotions, with DemandForce or MechanicNET integration. [source]
    • Lists technician cost/time tracking, a work-in-progress screen and vendor-specific price matrix. [source]
    • Lists QuickBooks Desktop export and QuickBooks Online integration. [source]
    • Says ALLDATA Inspections requires an ALLDATA Repair or Collision subscription plus ALLDATA Mobile. [source]

    Questions for ALLDATA Manage Online

    • What do we pay in total with ALLDATA Repair and Mobile included?
    • How many users and locations does one subscription cover?
    • Which parts catalogs connect in our area?

    Official pages checked October 29, 2026. Vendor statements, not an independent product test. Unpublished prices mean unknown, not free.

    Shopmonkey

    Repair-shop software with a heavy-duty add-on

    Buyer fit: General-repair or mixed light/heavy-duty shops comparing digital inspections, communication and heavy-duty data packaging.

    Published pricing and purchase terms

    Monthly Basic/Clever/Genius: $239/$399/$499. Annual-savings rates: $215/$359/$449 per month. Heavy Duty and Multi-Shop require quotes; additional users and migration can add costs.

    Vendor pricing/product source

    What the vendor publishes

    • Basic lists estimates/invoices, two-way text/email, calendar reminders, digital inspections, electronic signatures and parts lookup/ordering. [source]
    • Clever adds inventory, purchase orders, time-clock tracking and QuickBooks Online integration; packaging matters when comparing base prices. [source]
    • Lists a paid Heavy Duty add-on for Class 4–8 vehicle lookup, labor guides and step-by-step service procedures, with custom pricing. [source]
    • Lists 3/4/5 user licenses for Basic/Clever/Genius and additional licenses at $20/month; Multi-Shop is quoted separately. [source]
    • Lists data-migration assistance with a one-time $500 migration fee; confirm applicability and scope. [source]

    Questions for Shopmonkey

    • Can Heavy Duty demonstrate our actual Class 4–8 vehicles and multi-day repairs?
    • What does the Heavy Duty add-on cost on the plan we need?
    • Which histories, attachments and open invoices can the migration include?

    Official pages checked October 29, 2026. Vendor statements, not an independent product test. Unpublished prices mean unknown, not free.

    Compare the complete cost, not the starting price

    Compare total monthly cost including repair data, users and migration.

    Use the same job in both demonstrations

    1. Create a representative unit and repair, including mileage/engine hours where relevant, inspection photos and an estimate revision.
    2. Assign two technicians, issue an in-stock part, order a missing part and capture labor across more than one day.
    3. Obtain a sample customer authorization, complete an invoice and reconcile the payment or fleet statement without sending a live request.
    4. Export the completed history and an open repair. Confirm attachments, accounting totals, permissions and contract exit terms.

    Editorial guidance reviewed October 29, 2026. Repairius publishes this comparison and sells its own software and paid vendor placements; no affiliate commissions or self-assigned product rankings.

    Frequently asked

    Is ALLDATA better than Shopmonkey?

    It depends on your shop. ALLDATA (OEM repair info & shop management) and Shopmonkey (Modern shop management software) serve different needs. Confirm current pricing and features with each vendor; Repairius does not verify third-party prices.

    Can I use Repairius alongside ALLDATA or Shopmonkey?

    You can keep other services while using Repairius. Repairius offers a free basic listing and website with booking requests; advanced management tools require the appropriate paid plan. This does not imply an integration with either vendor or guarantee inquiry volume.

    Can I replace both with one tool?

    It depends on what you use each one for. Repairius combines a free directory listing with booking requests and, on a paid plan, dispatch, estimates and invoicing. Some shops keep ALLDATA or Shopmonkey alongside Repairius — compare your current contracts before cancelling anything.

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