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

    Shop-Ware vs Tekmetric

    Both avoid per-user charges: Shop-Ware includes unlimited users per location and Tekmetric says it does not charge by user or RO. Differences are in packaging of texting, labor guides, analytics and marketing.

    Shop-Ware

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

    Cloud shop management for independents

    Tekmetric

    $199–$439/mo · no per-user charge

    Cloud-based auto repair shop management

    Repairius

    $99.99/mo

    Leads + software

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    The decision that matters

    Both avoid per-user charges: Shop-Ware includes unlimited users per location and Tekmetric says it does not charge by user or RO. Differences are in packaging of texting, labor guides, analytics and marketing.

    Shop prioritizing digital approvals

    Run the same inspection with photos, declined work and an amended estimate through Shop-Ware’s Digital Vehicle Experience and Tekmetric’s authorizations.

    Multi-location group

    Shop-Ware prices per location; Tekmetric Multi-Shop is $70/shop/month plus a plan per location. Model your actual locations.

    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.

    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

    Match tiers for two-way texting, labor guides and analytics before comparing prices.

    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 Shop-Ware better than Tekmetric?

    It depends on your shop. Shop-Ware (Cloud shop management 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 Shop-Ware 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 Shop-Ware or Tekmetric alongside Repairius — compare your current contracts before cancelling anything.

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