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

    Protractor vs Shopmonkey

    Protractor lists built-in accounting, marketing and online booking and sells via demo; Shopmonkey publishes tiers, included licenses and a quoted Heavy Duty add-on.

    Protractor

    Confirm current pricing with the vendor

    Enterprise-grade SMS for multi-shop

    Shopmonkey

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

    Modern shop management software

    Repairius

    $99.99/mo

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    The decision that matters

    Protractor lists built-in accounting, marketing and online booking and sells via demo; Shopmonkey publishes tiers, included licenses and a quoted Heavy Duty add-on.

    Shop wanting accounting in the shop system

    Ask Protractor to show built-in accounting; compare with Shopmonkey’s QuickBooks Online integration on Clever and above.

    Shop doing some truck work

    Shopmonkey lists a quoted Class 4–8 add-on; ask Protractor for truck coverage.

    Protractor

    Automotive aftermarket shop management

    Buyer fit: Single and multi-location aftermarket shops wanting scheduling, inspections, built-in accounting and marketing in one cloud system.

    Published pricing and purchase terms

    No public price established on the reviewed homepage; pricing is via demo. Request a written quote including marketing, payments and each location.

    Vendor pricing/product source

    What the vendor publishes

    • Describes cloud shop management with scheduling, inspections and estimates for single and multi-location businesses. [source]
    • Lists digital vehicle inspections, a digital marketing suite and built-in accounting. [source]
    • Lists invoicing, inventory, and parts and core returns management. [source]
    • Lists integrated payments, Text-To-Pay, built-in email and 24/7 online booking. [source]

    Questions for Protractor

    • Which marketing and accounting functions are in the base subscription?
    • How is multi-location pricing structured?
    • What are payment processing rates?

    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 Unpublished prices mean unknown, not free.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

    Use Shopmonkey’s published tiers as a baseline and require a matched written Protractor quote.

    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 Protractor better than Shopmonkey?

    It depends on your shop. Protractor (Enterprise-grade SMS for multi-shop) 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 Protractor 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 Protractor or Shopmonkey alongside Repairius — compare your current contracts before cancelling anything.

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