GetAFix vs Protractor

GetAFix8.8Visit Protractor7.6Visit

Higher score GetAFix #2 in Automobile Workshop Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 5 features Visit GetAFix

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Protractor #6 in Automobile Workshop Software 7.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Protractor

• GetAFix fits best

  Shops that need broad workflows and integrations

• Protractor fits best

  Larger shops needing advanced workflow depth

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Side by side

Feature	GetAFix 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Protractor 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.6
Ranking	#2 in Automobile Workshop Software	#6 in Automobile Workshop Software
Best for	Shops that need broad workflows and integrations	Larger shops needing advanced workflow depth
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$359/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	Docs
Integrations	100+ integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GetAFix 3/5 · Protractor 3/5
Digital job cards	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Estimate approval	✓	✓
Parts inventory	✓	✓
Vehicle service history	✓	✓
Labor rate settings	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Connects job cards, estimates, invoices, inventory and vehicle history. Growth adds scheduling, online booking, analytics and 100+ integrations. Enterprise includes dealer and fleet management, hybrid hosting and an uptime SLA.	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	Plan prices are tailored quotes rather than published rates. There is no free plan; access starts with a 14-day trial. The feature breadth may exceed the needs of shops seeking a narrow tool.	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	GetAFix is cloud-based automotive workshop software for independent garages, multi-branch workshops, dealerships, OEMs and fleets. It brings digital job cards and work orders together with estimates, invoicing, parts inventory, technician… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GetAFix — where it wins

  • Connects job cards, estimates, invoices, inventory and vehicle history.
  • Growth adds scheduling, online booking, analytics and 100+ integrations.
  • Enterprise includes dealer and fleet management, hybrid hosting and an uptime SLA.

  Where it doesn't

  • Plan prices are tailored quotes rather than published rates.
  • There is no free plan; access starts with a 14-day trial.
  • The feature breadth may exceed the needs of shops seeking a narrow tool.

• 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.

• GetAFix8.8/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

  A broad workshop system spanning job cards, inventory, scheduling and integrations.

  Visit GetAFixFull verdict →
• Protractor7.6/10 · Paid

  Broad shop-management tools for repair businesses prepared for a $399 monthly starting price.

  Visit ProtractorFull verdict →