Tekmetric is a strong auto SMS, but it stops at shop management. You still have to find your own customers, run your own ads, and build your own SEO.
Tekmetric
$2,400 – $7,200/yr
Cloud-based auto repair shop management
Repairius
$49.99/mo
All-in: leads + software
| Feature | Tekmetric | Repairius |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cost | $2,400 – $7,200 | From $49.99/mo |
| Auto repair workflows | Yes | Yes |
| Truck / towing / roadside | Auto only | All verticals |
| Inbound customer requests | No | Built-in |
| Public SEO profile per shop | No | Yes |
| Built-in payments | Yes | Stripe + Square |
| Digital inspections | Yes | Yes |
| Texting & customer comms | Yes | 2-way SMS |
| Free trial | Demo only | 14 days |
One real job — customer request, shop bid, estimate, approval, technician work, inspection and invoice — in under three minutes.
Yes — Repairius covers everything Tekmetric does for shop management, plus inbound lead generation and multi-vertical workflows (truck, towing, roadside).
Yes. Export your customers, vehicles, and history; we import them during your trial.
Yes — DVI with photo and video, sent to the customer for approval, same flow as Tekmetric.
vs Truckdown
The legacy truck-stop directory
vs NTTS Breakdown
National Truck Service breakdown directory
vs Yelp Ads
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vs Google Ads
Search-engine pay-per-click
vs Find Truck Service
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vs Fullbay
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vs Mitchell 1 (Manager SE)
Legacy desktop shop management
vs Shopmonkey
Modern shop management software
vs Shop-Ware
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vs AutoLeap
Modern auto repair shop management
vs Torque360
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vs Towbook
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vs R.O. Writer
Legacy desktop SMS for independents
vs ProDemand
OEM repair info & labor times
vs ALLDATA
OEM repair info & shop management
vs Identifix
Diagnostic info & tech-line service
vs ShopGenie
Tekmetric / Shopmonkey style SMS
vs Protractor
Enterprise-grade SMS for multi-shop
vs MaxxTraxx
Auto / truck / motorcycle SMS
vs Garage Hive
Microsoft-stack shop management
vs Omnique
Pro shop & multi-store SMS
vs AutoFluent
Tire / auto SMS for shops & chains
vs RepairShopr
General-purpose repair shop SMS
vs NAPA TRACS
NAPA-tied auto SMS
vs Mitchell1 + ProDemand
Manager SE + ProDemand combo
Auto Repair Invoice Software
Create professional invoices, get paid faster, and manage your entire repair shop from one platform.
Auto Repair Estimate Software
Build itemized estimates in seconds. Send by SMS. Customers approve with one tap.
Built for Auto Repair Shops
Independent auto repair shops running 1–20 bays.
Repairius vs Truckdown
The legacy truck-stop directory
Repairius Pro — $49.99/mo
One plan. Everything included. Cancel anytime.
Get customers from the marketplace
Every plan lists your shop for local customers to book.