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

    Fullbay vs Shop-Ware

    Shop-Ware targets the automotive aftermarket and includes unlimited users per location. Fullbay targets heavy-duty repair. Customer approvals, labor-data coverage and accounting scope matter more than a generic inventory checkbox.

    Fullbay

    $188–$318/mo + per-user fees · annual agreement

    Heavy-duty truck shop management software

    Shop-Ware

    $279–$999/mo for each location · unlimited users

    Cloud shop management for independents

    Repairius

    $99.99/mo

    Leads + software

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

    The decision that matters

    Shop-Ware targets the automotive aftermarket and includes unlimited users per location. Fullbay targets heavy-duty repair. Customer approvals, labor-data coverage and accounting scope matter more than a generic inventory checkbox.

    Automotive shop emphasizing digital approvals

    Demonstrate Shop-Ware’s Digital Vehicle Experience and Fullbay’s estimate approval using an inspection with declined work, photos and an amended estimate.

    Commercial-truck shop with fleet customers

    Show a fleet statement, multi-day repair and truck parts/labor lookup in both. Do not equate Shop-Ware fleet-account billing with running a fleet’s entire maintenance program.

    Fullbay

    Heavy-duty repair shop management

    Buyer fit: Independent commercial-truck shops and in-house maintenance teams evaluating service orders, unit histories, PM and parts workflows.

    Published pricing and purchase terms

    Basic $188/month with one Full User license; additional users $89/month. Pro $258/month plus $109 per additional user; Elite $318/month plus $119 per additional user. All plans require an annual agreement with monthly billing. Confirm included licenses on Pro/Elite, locations and add-ons.

    Vendor pricing/product source

    What the vendor publishes

    • Lists service-order workflow, estimates and invoices, customer/unit management, inventory tracking and preventive-maintenance tracking. [source]
    • Lists technician assignment, time clocks and automated PM service-order creation across its plans. [source]
    • Pro adds QuickBooks integration, MOTOR 4–8 Labor Guide integration and telematics/GPS integrations; confirm licensing and the named connection. [source]
    • Elite lists MOTOR Truck Service Guide, Mitchell 1 ProDemand and TruckSeries Labor Estimator connections. Connected content is not proof it is included without additional terms. [source]
    • Basic is described for one location and up to five users; Pro and Elite list multiple-location management. [source]

    Questions for Fullbay

    • Which staff need paid Full User licenses, and what can other roles do?
    • Which truck labor/data licenses and integrations add costs?
    • What can be exported at cancellation, and when can an annual contract be ended?

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

    Shop-Ware

    Automotive aftermarket shop management

    Buyer fit: Independent or multi-shop automotive operations comparing digital customer approval, inventory and analytics.

    Published pricing and purchase terms

    Monthly Startup/Pro/Master/Ultimate+: $279/$389/$499/$999 per location. Annual-billed rates: $251/$350/$449/$899 per month. Month-to-month is available. CRM plus online scheduler is also listed separately at $249/month.

    Vendor pricing/product source

    What the vendor publishes

    • Says every package includes unlimited users, inventory, integrated parts ordering, employee calendars and time tracking. [source]
    • Startup lists AI Parts Matrix, Digital Vehicle Experience and limited two-way texting. [source]
    • Pro adds unlimited two-way texting, MOTOR labor guide, native parts catalog, API connections and batch payments. [source]
    • Master adds business analytics; Ultimate+ adds a website, SEO, CRM, online scheduling and Google Ads enablement, excluding ad budget and management fees. [source]
    • Says pricing is per location; data migration, accounting links and payment transaction fees may add costs. [source]

    Questions for Shop-Ware

    • Can the catalogs and maintenance builder handle our commercial-truck work?
    • Is fleet-account billing sufficient for our statements and authorization rules?
    • Which migration, accounting and marketing charges are outside the subscription?

    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

    Include migration, accounting links and transaction costs. Shop-Ware Ultimate+ marketing excludes ad spend/management fees; Fullbay data connections also need license confirmation.

    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 Fullbay better than Shop-Ware?

    It depends on your shop. Fullbay (Heavy-duty truck shop management software) and Shop-Ware (Cloud shop management for independents) serve different needs. Confirm current pricing and features with each vendor; Repairius does not verify third-party prices.

    Can I use Repairius alongside Fullbay or Shop-Ware?

    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 Fullbay or Shop-Ware alongside Repairius — compare your current contracts before cancelling anything.

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