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Head-to-head · Garage Management software

Shopmonkey vs Shop Boss

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Shopmonkey #2 in Garage Management software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Shopmonkey
Shop Boss #5 in Garage Management software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Shop Boss

Shopmonkey leads on 0 checks, Shop Boss on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreShopmonkey · 8.7/10
  • Lowest starting priceShop Boss · $179/mo

Shopmonkey scores higher on our rubric for garage management software: 8.7 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Shop Boss is cheaper to start at $179/mo against $215/mo.

Shopmonkey is the better fit for growing shops wanting broad workflow and payment tools. Shop Boss is the better fit for shops wanting integrated inspections and reporting.

  • Shopmonkey fits best

    Growing shops wanting broad workflow and payment tools

  • Shop Boss fits best

    Shops wanting integrated inspections and reporting

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Side by side

Feature Shopmonkey 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Shop Boss 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.9
Ranking #2 in Garage Management software #5 in Garage Management software
Best for Growing shops wanting broad workflow and payment tools Shops wanting integrated inspections and reporting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $215/mo $179/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 8 integrations 130+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Shopmonkey 1/6 · Shop Boss 1/6
Repair orders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Digital inspections Not checked yet Not checked yet
Parts inventory ✓ ✓
Appointment scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Customer & vehicle records Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Connects repair orders, estimates, inspections, scheduling and payments.
  • Supports parts inventory and ordering through PartsTech, Nexpart and RepairLink.
  • Offers iOS and Android apps, plus web and API access.
  • Digital inspections include photos, videos, notes and customer reports
  • Repair orders, inventory, time clocks and payments in one web platform
  • 130 integrations plus dashboards, customer portal and vehicle history
Cons
  • No free plan; the lowest listed price is $215/month with annual billing.
  • Monthly Basic costs $239; higher tiers reach $499/month.
  • Multi-Shop pricing is not shown alongside its plan features.
  • No free plan is available
  • Web-only deployment may not suit shops needing native desktop or mobile apps
  • Digital inspections, BI and AI ProNotes require Platinum or higher
Our verdict

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

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Shop Boss is web-based management software for independent automotive repair businesses, supporting both single-location and multiple-location shops. Its workflow covers repair orders, vehicle lookup and history, parts ordering, inventory,…

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  1. ShopmonkeyGarage Management software 8.7Paid
  2. Shop BossGarage Management software 7.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Shopmonkey — where it wins

    • Connects repair orders, estimates, inspections, scheduling and payments.
    • Supports parts inventory and ordering through PartsTech, Nexpart and RepairLink.
    • Offers iOS and Android apps, plus web and API access.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the lowest listed price is $215/month with annual billing.
    • Monthly Basic costs $239; higher tiers reach $499/month.
    • Multi-Shop pricing is not shown alongside its plan features.

  • Shop Boss — where it wins

    • Digital inspections include photos, videos, notes and customer reports
    • Repair orders, inventory, time clocks and payments in one web platform
    • 130 integrations plus dashboards, customer portal and vehicle history

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Web-only deployment may not suit shops needing native desktop or mobile apps
    • Digital inspections, BI and AI ProNotes require Platinum or higher

Shopmonkey vs Shop Boss: questions

Which is better for garage management software, Shopmonkey or Shop Boss?

Shopmonkey scores higher on our rubric for garage management software: 8.7 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

How do Shopmonkey and Shop Boss compare?

Of the 3 checks we put side by side, Shopmonkey leads on none, Shop Boss on 1, and 2 are level. Shop Boss costs less: $179/mo vs $215/mo.

Which costs less, Shopmonkey or Shop Boss?

Shop Boss costs less: $179/mo vs $215/mo.

Do Shopmonkey and Shop Boss have a free plan?

Shopmonkey: No. Shop Boss: No.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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