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Head-to-head · Automobile Workshop Software

Garage360 vs Shop-Ware

  • 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
Shop-Ware #5 in Automobile Workshop Software 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Shop-Ware

Garage360 leads on 0 checks, Shop-Ware 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 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Garage360 is the better fit for growing shops needing AI and multi-location tools. Shop-Ware is the better fit for shops needing rich integrations and AI pricing.

  • Garage360 fits best

    Growing shops needing AI and multi-location tools

  • Shop-Ware fits best

    Shops needing rich integrations and AI pricing

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Side by side

Feature Garage360 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Shop-Ware 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.7
Ranking #3 in Automobile Workshop Software #5 in Automobile Workshop Software
Best for Growing shops needing AI and multi-location tools Shops needing rich integrations and AI pricing
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $249/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Garage360 5/5 · Shop-Ware 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.
  • AI Parts Matrix supports parts-pricing workflows.
  • Digital inspections include photos, videos, notes and approvals.
  • Integrations cover parts, accounting, vehicle data and automation.
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.
  • Startup includes only limited two-way texting.
  • Deployment is cloud-based and web-only.
  • Additional fees may apply for migration, Accounting Link and payments.
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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Shop-Ware is cloud-based automotive repair shop management software from Vehlo. It is designed for independent repair shops, family-owned garages and multishop organizations that need one system for estimates, repair orders, inspections,…

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  1. Garage360Automobile Workshop Software 7.9Paid
  2. Shop-WareAutomobile Workshop Software 7.7Paid

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.

  • Shop-Ware — where it wins

    • AI Parts Matrix supports parts-pricing workflows.
    • Digital inspections include photos, videos, notes and approvals.
    • Integrations cover parts, accounting, vehicle data and automation.

    Where it doesn't

    • Startup includes only limited two-way texting.
    • Deployment is cloud-based and web-only.
    • Additional fees may apply for migration, Accounting Link and payments.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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