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Head-to-head · Automobile Workshop Software

Garage360 vs Protractor

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Garage360 #3 in Automobile Workshop Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Garage360
Protractor #6 in Automobile Workshop Software 7.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Protractor

Garage360 leads on 0 checks, Protractor on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGarage360 · 7.9/10
  • Most featuresGarage360 · 5 of 5

Garage360 scores higher on our rubric for automobile workshop software: 7.9 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Garage360 is the better fit for growing shops needing AI and multi-location tools. Protractor is the better fit for larger shops needing advanced workflow depth.

  • Garage360 fits best

    Growing shops needing AI and multi-location tools

  • Protractor fits best

    Larger shops needing advanced workflow depth

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Side by side

Feature Garage360 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Protractor 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.6
Ranking #3 in Automobile Workshop Software #6 in Automobile Workshop Software
Best for Growing shops needing AI and multi-location tools Larger shops needing advanced workflow depth
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $359/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Garage360 5/5 · Protractor 3/5
Digital job cards ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Estimate approval ✓ ✓
Parts inventory ✓ ✓
Vehicle service history ✓ ✓
Labor rate settings ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms web, ios, android, api Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Links work orders, inspections, scheduling, payments and customer records.
  • Technician app supports jobs, photos, time tracking and VIN scanning.
  • AI insights and centralized multi-location controls support growing operations.
  • Connects scheduling, job assignments, work orders and estimates.
  • Combines digital inspections, approval communication and deferred-work tracking.
  • Tracks parts, technician time, service history, accounting and payments.
Cons
  • There is no free plan.
  • Digital inspections and inventory tracking start with the Clever plan.
  • Cross-shop reporting and centralized permissions are limited to Multi-Shop.
  • Core starts at $399 per month with monthly billing.
  • Advanced inspections and digital marketing are tied to higher-priced plans.
  • Support channels listed here are limited to documentation.
Our verdict

Garage360 brings repair-shop operations into a cloud-based system for independent shops and larger repair organizations. It covers digital service tickets and work orders, technician assignment, estimate approvals, vehicle inspections,…

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Protractor is shop-management software for automotive aftermarket repair businesses, including single-location shops and multi-shop operations. It brings appointment scheduling, technician and resource allocation, workflow views, job…

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  1. Garage360Automobile Workshop Software 7.9Paid
  2. ProtractorAutomobile Workshop Software 7.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Garage360 — where it wins

    • Links work orders, inspections, scheduling, payments and customer records.
    • Technician app supports jobs, photos, time tracking and VIN scanning.
    • AI insights and centralized multi-location controls support growing operations.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan.
    • Digital inspections and inventory tracking start with the Clever plan.
    • Cross-shop reporting and centralized permissions are limited to Multi-Shop.

  • Protractor — where it wins

    • Connects scheduling, job assignments, work orders and estimates.
    • Combines digital inspections, approval communication and deferred-work tracking.
    • Tracks parts, technician time, service history, accounting and payments.

    Where it doesn't

    • Core starts at $399 per month with monthly billing.
    • Advanced inspections and digital marketing are tied to higher-priced plans.
    • Support channels listed here are limited to documentation.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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