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Head-to-head · Automobile Workshop Software

Garage360 vs Shopmonkey

  • 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
Shopmonkey #4 in Automobile Workshop Software 7.8/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Shopmonkey

Garage360 leads on 0 checks, Shopmonkey 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 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Garage360 is the better fit for growing shops needing AI and multi-location tools. Shopmonkey is the better fit for shops seeking polished, connected operations.

  • Garage360 fits best

    Growing shops needing AI and multi-location tools

  • Shopmonkey fits best

    Shops seeking polished, connected operations

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Side by side

Feature Garage360 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Shopmonkey 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.8
Ranking #3 in Automobile Workshop Software #4 in Automobile Workshop Software
Best for Growing shops needing AI and multi-location tools Shops seeking polished, connected operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $215/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 5 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Garage360 5/5 · Shopmonkey 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 repair orders, estimates, approvals, inspections and customer messaging.
  • Combines parts inventory with ordering through PartsTech, Nexpart and RepairLink.
  • Supports web and mobile workflows, reporting, payments and multi-location operations.
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.
  • No free plan; annual Basic pricing starts at $215 per month.
  • Higher tiers cost more: annual Clever is $359 and Genius is $449 per month.
  • Broad workflow coverage may be more than a shop needs for basic repair-order tracking.
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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Shopmonkey brings repair-order management, customer communication and shop administration into a cloud platform for automotive repair, tire, quick-lube, heavy-duty and multi-location businesses. Teams can assign work to technicians, track…

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  1. Garage360Automobile Workshop Software 7.9Paid
  2. ShopmonkeyAutomobile Workshop Software 7.8Paid

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.

  • Shopmonkey — where it wins

    • Connects repair orders, estimates, approvals, inspections and customer messaging.
    • Combines parts inventory with ordering through PartsTech, Nexpart and RepairLink.
    • Supports web and mobile workflows, reporting, payments and multi-location operations.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; annual Basic pricing starts at $215 per month.
    • Higher tiers cost more: annual Clever is $359 and Genius is $449 per month.
    • Broad workflow coverage may be more than a shop needs for basic repair-order tracking.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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