GetAFix vs ARI

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Higher score GetAFix #2 in Automotive Repair Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit GetAFix

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ARI #10 in Automotive Repair Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit ARI

• GetAFix fits best

  Growing shops needing integrations and automation

• ARI fits best

  Full-featured shops seeking strong value

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Side by side

Feature	GetAFix 9.1/10 Visit ↗	ARI 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.3
Ranking	#2 in Automotive Repair Software	#10 in Automotive Repair Software
Best for	Growing shops needing integrations and automation	Full-featured shops seeking strong value
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$33.33/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone	Email · 24/7
Integrations	100+ integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features GetAFix 6/6 · ARI 6/6
Work order management	✓	✓
Digital inspections	✓	✓
Estimate approvals	✓	✓
Parts inventory	✓	✓
Technician time tracking	✓	✓
Vehicle history	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Bin-level parts tracking with alerts and auto-reorder Technician scheduling, bay assignment and efficiency tracking REST API, webhooks and 100+ integrations on Growth	Covers work orders, inspections, approvals, inventory, and invoicing Supports web, Windows, iOS, and Android access Connects with payment, parts, accounting, diagnostic, and service tools
Cons	Pricing uses tailored quotes rather than published amounts Enterprise capabilities require the Enterprise tier Its broader dealer and fleet scope may exceed small-shop needs	No full free plan; trial access is limited to five items in several areas Pro Plus pricing and feature differences are not clearly separated Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simpler repair operations
Our verdict	GetAFix is cloud-based automotive operations software for independent garages, multi-branch workshops, dealerships, OEMs and fleets. Core capabilities include digital job cards, work orders, inspection checklists, customer-approved… Read the review →	ARI is automotive repair management software for mobile mechanics, independent technicians, repair shops, dealers, and other auto-care businesses. It brings customer and vehicle records, job cards, estimates, digital inspections, invoices,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GetAFix — where it wins

  • Bin-level parts tracking with alerts and auto-reorder
  • Technician scheduling, bay assignment and efficiency tracking
  • REST API, webhooks and 100+ integrations on Growth

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing uses tailored quotes rather than published amounts
  • Enterprise capabilities require the Enterprise tier
  • Its broader dealer and fleet scope may exceed small-shop needs

• ARI — where it wins

  • Covers work orders, inspections, approvals, inventory, and invoicing
  • Supports web, Windows, iOS, and Android access
  • Connects with payment, parts, accounting, diagnostic, and service tools

  Where it doesn't

  • No full free plan; trial access is limited to five items in several areas
  • Pro Plus pricing and feature differences are not clearly separated
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simpler repair operations

• GetAFix9.1/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

  A broad workshop platform with automation, integrations and enterprise operations support.

  Visit GetAFixFull verdict →
• ARI8.3/10 · Paid

  A broad shop-management system covering repair workflows, payments, inventory, and reporting.

  Visit ARIFull verdict →