Tekmetric vs ARI

Tekmetric8.8Visit ARI7.9Visit

Higher score Tekmetric #2 in Auto Repair Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Tekmetric

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ARI #6 in Auto Repair Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 6 features Visit ARI

• Tekmetric fits best

  Multi-shop operators needing deep reporting

• ARI fits best

  Budget-conscious shops needing broad workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Tekmetric 8.8/10 Visit ↗	ARI 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.9
Ranking	#2 in Auto Repair Software	#6 in Auto Repair Software
Best for	Multi-shop operators needing deep reporting	Budget-conscious shops needing broad workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$179/mo	$33.33/mo (best)
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs	Email · 24/7
Integrations	70+ integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Tekmetric 3/6 · ARI 3/6
Work orders	✓	✓
Digital inspections	✓	✓
Appointment scheduling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Parts inventory	✓	✓
Customer messaging	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Location support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines repair orders, inspections, approvals, inventory, and invoicing Scale adds real-time shop dashboards and employee performance analytics Runs on web, iOS, and Android, with 70 integrations	Connects work orders, estimates, approvals, inspections and invoicing Tracks inventory, technician time, appointments and vehicle service history Supports web, Windows, iOS and Android, plus payment and shop integrations
Cons	No free plan or free trial Annual Start pricing is $179 per shop per month, billed annually Enterprise pricing is not shown in the published plan details	Free access is a trial capped at five items in several categories ARI Pro Plus costs more, while listed highlights match ARI Pro Support is listed through email, which may not suit shops needing phone help
Our verdict	Tekmetric brings repair orders, estimate approvals, digital inspections, inventory, time clocks, invoicing, and reporting into a cloud-based shop management system. It is aimed at independent repair shops, mobile mechanics, franchises, and… Read the review →	ARI brings customer and vehicle records, work orders, estimates, digital inspections and invoicing into one system for mobile mechanics, independent technicians, repair shops, dealers and other auto-care businesses. Its scope extends to… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Tekmetric — where it wins

  • Combines repair orders, inspections, approvals, inventory, and invoicing
  • Scale adds real-time shop dashboards and employee performance analytics
  • Runs on web, iOS, and Android, with 70 integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan or free trial
  • Annual Start pricing is $179 per shop per month, billed annually
  • Enterprise pricing is not shown in the published plan details

• ARI — where it wins

  • Connects work orders, estimates, approvals, inspections and invoicing
  • Tracks inventory, technician time, appointments and vehicle service history
  • Supports web, Windows, iOS and Android, plus payment and shop integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Free access is a trial capped at five items in several categories
  • ARI Pro Plus costs more, while listed highlights match ARI Pro
  • Support is listed through email, which may not suit shops needing phone help

• Tekmetric8.8/10 · Paid

  A full repair workflow with multi-shop tools and reporting, priced per shop.

  Visit TekmetricFull verdict →
• ARI7.9/10 · Paid

  ARI connects repair workflows, though ongoing use starts at $33.33/month billed annually.

  Visit ARIFull verdict →