Fullbay vs ARI

FFullbay4.7Visit ARI6.0Visit

F Fullbay #5 in Auto Repair Software 4.7/10 From $188/mo ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Fullbay

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Higher score ARI #6 in Auto Repair Software 6.0/10 From $33.33/mo (annual) ✓ 3 of 6 features Visit ARI

• Fullbay fits best

  Fleet and heavy-duty maintenance operations

• ARI fits best

  Budget-conscious shops needing broad workflows

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Side by side

Feature	FFullbay 4.7/10 Visit ↗	ARI 6.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	4.7	6.0
Ranking	#5 in Auto Repair Software	#6 in Auto Repair Software
Best for	Fleet and heavy-duty maintenance operations	Budget-conscious shops needing broad workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$188/mo	$33.33/mo (best)
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone	Email · 24/7
Integrations	10 integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Fullbay 1/6 · ARI 3/6
Work orders	Not published	✓ (best)
Digital inspections	Not published	✓ (best)
Appointment scheduling	Not published	Not published
Parts inventory	✓	✓
Customer messaging	Not published	Not published
Mobile app	—	Not published
Specs
Location support	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Automates preventive maintenance and service-order creation Tracks parts, assets, repair costs, and technician time Connects accounting, telematics, GPS, inspection, and repair systems	Connects work orders, estimates, approvals, inspections and invoicing Tracks inventory, technician time, appointments and vehicle service history Supports web, Windows, iOS and Android, plus payment and shop integrations
Cons	Starts at $188 per month with no free plan No native iOS or Android mobile app AI and telematics integrations begin on the $258 Pro plan	Free access is a trial capped at five items in several categories ARI Pro Plus costs more, while listed highlights match ARI Pro Support is listed through email, which may not suit shops needing phone help
Our verdict	Fullbay is a cloud-based management platform for heavy-duty diesel repair shops and internal fleet maintenance departments. It brings work orders, estimates, invoices, payments, preventive-maintenance tracking, asset histories, parts… Read the review →	ARI brings customer and vehicle records, work orders, estimates, digital inspections and invoicing into one system for mobile mechanics, independent technicians, repair shops, dealers and other auto-care businesses. Its scope extends to… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Fullbay — where it wins

  • Automates preventive maintenance and service-order creation
  • Tracks parts, assets, repair costs, and technician time
  • Connects accounting, telematics, GPS, inspection, and repair systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $188 per month with no free plan
  • No native iOS or Android mobile app
  • AI and telematics integrations begin on the $258 Pro plan

• ARI — where it wins

  • Connects work orders, estimates, approvals, inspections and invoicing
  • Tracks inventory, technician time, appointments and vehicle service history
  • Supports web, Windows, iOS and Android, plus payment and shop integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Free access is a trial capped at five items in several categories
  • ARI Pro Plus costs more, while listed highlights match ARI Pro
  • Support is listed through email, which may not suit shops needing phone help

• FFullbay4.7/10 · From $188/mo

  Fleet-focused shop management with preventive maintenance, parts control, AI notes, and integrations.

  Visit FullbayFull verdict →
• ARI6.0/10 · From $33.33/mo (annual)

  ARI connects repair workflows, though ongoing use starts at $33.33/month billed annually.

  Visit ARIFull verdict →