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Head-to-head · Repair Shop Software

Shop-Ware vs Fullbay

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Shop-Ware #3 in Repair Shop Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Shop-Ware
Fullbay #4 in Repair Shop Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Fullbay

Shop-Ware leads on 0 checks, Fullbay on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreShop-Ware · 8.7/10
  • Lowest starting priceFullbay · $188/mo
  • Most featuresShop-Ware · 2 of 6

Shop-Ware scores higher on our rubric for repair shop software: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Fullbay is cheaper to start at $188/mo against $249/mo.

Shop-Ware is the better fit for multi-location shops prioritizing depth and analytics. Fullbay is the better fit for fleet and heavy-vehicle repair operations.

  • Shop-Ware fits best

    Multi-location shops prioritizing depth and analytics

  • Fullbay fits best

    Fleet and heavy-vehicle repair operations

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Side by side

Feature Shop-Ware 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Fullbay 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.3
Ranking #3 in Repair Shop Software #4 in Repair Shop Software
Best for Multi-location shops prioritizing depth and analytics Fleet and heavy-vehicle repair operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $249/mo $188/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone
Integrations 10 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Shop-Ware 2/6 · Fullbay 1/6
Appointment scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Parts inventory ✓ ✓
Vehicle service history ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Accounting integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Customer messaging Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Digital inspections share photos, videos, and notes for customer review.
  • Repair orders, estimates, inventory, and technician time are covered.
  • Master adds business analytics, inventory tracking, and coaching dashboards.
  • Links preventive-maintenance schedules to automated service orders.
  • Tracks parts, purchase orders, assets and repair costs in one workflow.
  • Pro and Elite add AI documentation and fleet, accounting and repair-data integrations.
Cons
  • Startup begins at $279 per location monthly.
  • Unlimited two-way texting and API connections require Pro.
  • Ultimate+ costs $999 per location monthly on monthly billing.
  • The $188 monthly starting plan is paid, with no free plan.
  • Its heavy-duty fleet focus may not suit general auto repair shops.
  • No native mobile app is verified; support is not available 24/7.
Our verdict

Shop-Ware is cloud-based management software for independent automotive repair shops, family-owned garages, and multishop organizations. It brings repair orders, estimates, digital inspections, customer approvals, parts, technician…

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Fullbay is cloud-based management software for heavy-duty diesel repair shops and internal fleet maintenance departments. It brings work orders, estimates, invoices, payments, preventive maintenance, parts inventory, asset histories and…

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  1. Shop-WareRepair Shop Software 8.7Paid
  2. FullbayRepair Shop Software 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Shop-Ware — where it wins

    • Digital inspections share photos, videos, and notes for customer review.
    • Repair orders, estimates, inventory, and technician time are covered.
    • Master adds business analytics, inventory tracking, and coaching dashboards.

    Where it doesn't

    • Startup begins at $279 per location monthly.
    • Unlimited two-way texting and API connections require Pro.
    • Ultimate+ costs $999 per location monthly on monthly billing.

  • Fullbay — where it wins

    • Links preventive-maintenance schedules to automated service orders.
    • Tracks parts, purchase orders, assets and repair costs in one workflow.
    • Pro and Elite add AI documentation and fleet, accounting and repair-data integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • The $188 monthly starting plan is paid, with no free plan.
    • Its heavy-duty fleet focus may not suit general auto repair shops.
    • No native mobile app is verified; support is not available 24/7.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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