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Head-to-head · Automotive Repair Software

Mitchell 1 Manager SE vs Shopmonkey

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Mitchell 1 Manager SE #4 in Automotive Repair Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Mitchell 1
Shopmonkey #6 in Automotive Repair Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Shopmonkey

Mitchell 1 Manager SE leads on 0 checks, Shopmonkey on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMitchell 1 Manager SE · 8.9/10

Mitchell 1 Manager SE scores higher on our rubric for automotive repair software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

Mitchell 1 Manager SE is the better fit for established shops using Mitchell workflows. Shopmonkey is the better fit for shops wanting broad workflow and reporting depth.

  • Mitchell 1 Manager SE fits best

    Established shops using Mitchell workflows

  • Shopmonkey fits best

    Shops wanting broad workflow and reporting depth

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Side by side

Feature Mitchell 1 Manager SE 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Shopmonkey 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #4 in Automotive Repair Software #6 in Automotive Repair Software
Best for Established shops using Mitchell workflows Shops wanting broad workflow and reporting depth
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $215/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 3 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mitchell 1 Manager SE 6/6 · Shopmonkey 6/6
Work order management ✓ ✓
Digital inspections ✓ ✓
Estimate approvals ✓ ✓
Parts inventory ✓ ✓
Technician time tracking ✓ ✓
Vehicle history ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Covers repair orders, estimates, invoices, scheduling and reporting
  • Supports digital inspections, approvals, parts and technician tracking
  • Adds customer texting and payment options alongside service history records
  • Covers repair orders, estimates, approvals, inspections, payments, and scheduling
  • Tracks parts and tires with reorder statuses, low-stock alerts, and ordering
  • Offers reporting, mobile apps, API access, and multi-location support
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Platform support is limited to web and Windows
  • Best fit is independent automotive repair shops serving cars and light-duty trucks
  • No free plan; the lowest listed price is $215 per month with annual billing
  • Higher tiers increase monthly cost to $359, $449, or more under annual billing
  • Multi-Shop pricing is not shown in the published plan details
Our verdict

Mitchell 1 Manager SE is shop management software for independent automotive repair businesses serving cars and light-duty trucks. It brings repair orders, work-in-progress management, estimates, invoices, revisions, scheduling and…

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Shopmonkey is cloud-based management software for automotive repair, tire, quick-lube, heavy-duty, and multi-location businesses. It brings repair-order workflow, estimates, invoices, digital vehicle inspections, customer messaging, parts…

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  1. Mitchell 1 Manager SEAutomotive Repair Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. ShopmonkeyAutomotive Repair Software 8.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Mitchell 1 Manager SE — where it wins

    • Covers repair orders, estimates, invoices, scheduling and reporting
    • Supports digital inspections, approvals, parts and technician tracking
    • Adds customer texting and payment options alongside service history records

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Platform support is limited to web and Windows
    • Best fit is independent automotive repair shops serving cars and light-duty trucks

  • Shopmonkey — where it wins

    • Covers repair orders, estimates, approvals, inspections, payments, and scheduling
    • Tracks parts and tires with reorder statuses, low-stock alerts, and ordering
    • Offers reporting, mobile apps, API access, and multi-location support

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the lowest listed price is $215 per month with annual billing
    • Higher tiers increase monthly cost to $359, $449, or more under annual billing
    • Multi-Shop pricing is not shown in the published plan details
  • Mitchell 1 Manager SE8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature shop-management suite for established repair businesses using Mitchell workflows.

    Visit Mitchell 1Full verdict →
  • Shopmonkey8.7/10 · Paid

    Broad repair-shop management with inspections, inventory, payments, messaging, and reporting.

    Visit ShopmonkeyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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