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Head-to-head · Auto Body Software

AutoMate vs PlanManager

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score AutoMate #7 in Auto Body Software 6.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit EKRA
PlanManager #8 in Auto Body Software 6.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Contact Insypro

AutoMate leads on 3 checks, PlanManager on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAutoMate · 6.9/10
  • Most featuresAutoMate · 4 of 4

AutoMate scores higher on our rubric for auto body software: 6.9 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

AutoMate offers collision estimating; PlanManager doesn't publish it. AutoMate offers parts management; PlanManager doesn't publish it. AutoMate offers insurer workflows; PlanManager doesn't publish it.

AutoMate is the better fit for small shops seeking core estimating and administration. PlanManager is the better fit for body shops focused on planning and work-order tracking.

  • AutoMate fits best

    Small shops seeking core estimating and administration

  • PlanManager fits best

    Body shops focused on planning and work-order tracking

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Side by side

Feature AutoMate 6.9/10 Visit ↗ PlanManager 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.9 6.6
Ranking #7 in Auto Body Software #8 in Auto Body Software
Best for Small shops seeking core estimating and administration Body shops focused on planning and work-order tracking
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market
Features AutoMate 4/4 · PlanManager 1/4
Collision estimating ✓ (best) Not published
Repair order management ✓ ✓
Parts management ✓ (best) Not published
Insurer workflows ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Mobile platforms Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Supports collision repair estimating and repair-order management
  • Includes parts management and insurer workflow support
  • Cloud-based platform for body-shop job administration
  • Combines repair-job planning and scheduling with work-order tracking
  • Keeps customer and vehicle records in the repair workflow
  • Coordinates parts and supplier tasks alongside shop administration
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • No self-service free tier is presented
  • Feature coverage is less detailed than some alternatives
  • Estimating capabilities are not established in the described feature set
  • Insurer workflow support is not established in the described feature set
  • Pricing requires contacting Insypro rather than choosing a published plan
Our verdict

AutoMate is EKRA’s cloud-based software for managing auto body and collision repair operations. It is aimed at professional body shops that want to coordinate estimates, repair orders, parts-related work, insurer workflows and day-to-day…

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PlanManager is Insypro’s automotive repair-management software for professional collision and body shops. It is aimed at small and mid-market businesses that want to organize repair operations in one system, with repair-job planning,…

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  1. AutoMateAuto Body Software 6.9Pricing on request
  2. PlanManagerAuto Body Software 6.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AutoMate — where it wins

    • Supports collision repair estimating and repair-order management
    • Includes parts management and insurer workflow support
    • Cloud-based platform for body-shop job administration

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • No self-service free tier is presented
    • Feature coverage is less detailed than some alternatives

  • PlanManager — where it wins

    • Combines repair-job planning and scheduling with work-order tracking
    • Keeps customer and vehicle records in the repair workflow
    • Coordinates parts and supplier tasks alongside shop administration

    Where it doesn't

    • Estimating capabilities are not established in the described feature set
    • Insurer workflow support is not established in the described feature set
    • Pricing requires contacting Insypro rather than choosing a published plan
  • AutoMate6.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Core estimating and shop administration for collision repair teams.

    Visit EKRAFull verdict →
  • PlanManager6.6/10 · Pricing on request

    Plan repair jobs and track work orders alongside customer, vehicle and parts workflows.

    Contact InsyproFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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