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

    ALLDATA vs Tekmetric

    ALLDATA Manage Online lists $329/month with CRM and QuickBooks connections; Tekmetric publishes tiers with no per-user charges and add-ons for marketing.

    ALLDATA

    $329/mo · repair data & inspections separate

    OEM repair info & shop management

    Tekmetric

    $199–$439/mo · no per-user charge

    Cloud-based auto repair shop management

    Repairius

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    Leads + software

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    The decision that matters

    ALLDATA Manage Online lists $329/month with CRM and QuickBooks connections; Tekmetric publishes tiers with no per-user charges and add-ons for marketing.

    Shop using ALLDATA repair information

    Total Manage Online plus ALLDATA Repair against Tekmetric plus the repair data you would keep.

    Shop focused on reminders and marketing

    Compare Manage Online’s built-in CRM with Tekmetric’s marketing add-on price.

    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 Unpublished prices mean unknown, not free.

    Tekmetric

    Automotive shop management

    Buyer fit: Automotive and mixed-service shops evaluating unlimited-user plans; heavy-duty coverage must be demonstrated separately.

    Published pricing and purchase terms

    Monthly Start/Grow/Scale: $199/$349/$439. Displayed annual-plan rates: $179/$309/$409 per month; confirm the annual invoice because the page also shows higher struck-through amounts. Enterprise is quoted; add-ons are separate.

    Vendor pricing/product source

    What the vendor publishes

    • Says its plans do not charge by user or repair order. [source]
    • Start lists inventory/vendor management, digital inspections, authorizations and invoicing. [source]
    • Grow adds labor guides, maintenance schedules and time/job clocks; Scale adds two-way texting, a technician board and employee performance analytics. [source]
    • Lists Multi-Shop as a $70/month/shop add-on requiring a plan subscription for each location. [source]
    • Offers month-to-month billing or discounted annual plans; marketing and tire tools have separate listed add-on prices. [source]

    Questions for Tekmetric

    • Which Class 4–8 labor/parts data can you demonstrate?
    • Which users and locations are included in our full written quote?
    • Can you handle our fleet statements, PM records and multi-day truck jobs?

    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

    Confirm users, locations and inspection prerequisites in writing.

    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 Tekmetric?

    It depends on your shop. ALLDATA (OEM repair info & shop management) and Tekmetric (Cloud-based auto repair shop management) 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 Tekmetric?

    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 Tekmetric alongside Repairius — compare your current contracts before cancelling anything.

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