Head-to-head · Auto Repair Software
Tekmetric vs Auto Repair Cloud
Tekmetric leads on 2 checks, Auto Repair Cloud on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAuto Repair Cloud · 6.3/10
- Free planonly Auto Repair Cloud
- Most featuresTekmetric · 3 of 6
Auto Repair Cloud scores higher on our rubric for auto repair software: 6.3 against 6.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #2.
Auto Repair Cloud offers free plan; Tekmetric doesn't. Tekmetric offers work orders; Auto Repair Cloud doesn't publish it. Tekmetric offers digital inspections; Auto Repair Cloud doesn't publish it. Auto Repair Cloud offers appointment scheduling; Tekmetric doesn't publish it.
Tekmetric is the better fit for multi-shop operators needing deep reporting. Auto Repair Cloud is the better fit for small shops prioritizing free entry.
- Tekmetric fits best
Multi-shop operators needing deep reporting
- Auto Repair Cloud fits best
Small shops prioritizing free entry
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Side by side
| Feature | Tekmetric 6.0/10 Visit ↗ | Auto Repair Cloud 6.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| Ranking | #2 in Auto Repair Software | #7 in Auto Repair Software |
| Best for | Multi-shop operators needing deep reporting | Small shops prioritizing free entry |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $179/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs | |
| Integrations | 70+ integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Tekmetric 3/6 · Auto Repair Cloud 2/6 | ||
| Work orders | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Digital inspections | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Appointment scheduling | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Parts inventory | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customer messaging | Not published | Not published |
| Mobile app | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Location support | Not published | Not published |
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| 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 → |
Auto Repair Cloud brings shop records and repair workflows together for auto repair businesses. It covers customer and vehicle records, repair orders and quotes, labor-time estimates, parts and inventory, OBD-II diagnostics, checklists,… 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
Auto Repair Cloud — where it wins
- Combines customer and vehicle records with repairs, quotes and labor estimates
- Parts inventory, OBD-II diagnostics and repair notifications support daily work
- Web, tablet and mobile access, with QuickBooks accounting integration
Where it doesn't
- Free plan may change or be removed for new users
- Appointment scheduling and customer portal are on the Standard plan
- Multi-location administration and email campaigns require the Full plan
- Tekmetric6.0/10 · From $179/mo (annual)
A full repair workflow with multi-shop tools and reporting, priced per shop.
Visit TekmetricFull verdict → - Auto Repair Cloud6.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A free-entry shop system covering repair work, parts, diagnostics and customer records.
Visit siteFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026