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

    R.O. Writer vs Tekmetric

    Tekmetric publishes plans with no per-user charges; RO Writer is quote-based with DVI, marketing and catalog modules named separately.

    R.O. Writer

    Confirm current pricing with the vendor

    Legacy desktop SMS for independents

    Tekmetric

    $199–$439/mo · no per-user charge

    Cloud-based auto repair shop management

    Repairius

    $99.99/mo

    Leads + software

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

    The decision that matters

    Tekmetric publishes plans with no per-user charges; RO Writer is quote-based with DVI, marketing and catalog modules named separately.

    Large team

    Ask RO Writer how users affect cost; Tekmetric says its plans do not charge by user or RO.

    Shop prioritizing marketing automation

    Compare RO Writer Connect with Tekmetric’s marketing add-on price.

    RO Writer

    Automotive repair-shop management

    Buyer fit: Independent and multi-bay automotive shops evaluating repair orders, parts catalog ordering, inspections and marketing automation.

    Published pricing and purchase terms

    No public price established on the reviewed homepage; pricing is via demo/quote. Ask which modules (DVI Suite, Connect, Smart eCat) are separate.

    Vendor pricing/product source

    What the vendor publishes

    • Describes scheduling, repair-order creation, parts sourcing and payment processing in one system. [source]
    • Lists a DVI Suite for texting inspection findings with photos and videos to customers. [source]
    • Lists Connect marketing automation and Smart eCat parts catalog with real-time pricing and availability inside the repair order. [source]
    • Lists pricing tools for markups/tiers, automatic purchase orders and stock tracking. [source]

    Questions for RO Writer

    • Which modules are included versus add-ons?
    • Is our deployment hosted or locally installed, and who handles backups?
    • What data can be exported at cancellation?

    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 Unpublished prices mean unknown, not free.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

    Get written quotes for the same modules, locations 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 R.O. Writer better than Tekmetric?

    It depends on your shop. R.O. Writer (Legacy desktop SMS for independents) 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 R.O. Writer 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 R.O. Writer or Tekmetric alongside Repairius — compare your current contracts before cancelling anything.

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