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Head-to-head · Automobile Workshop Software

Tekmetric vs Garage360

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Tekmetric #1 in Automobile Workshop Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Tekmetric
Garage360 #3 in Automobile Workshop Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Garage360

Tekmetric leads on 0 checks, Garage360 on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTekmetric · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresGarage360 · 5 of 5

Tekmetric scores higher on our rubric for automobile workshop software: 8.9 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Tekmetric is the better fit for known shops needing comprehensive, scalable workflows. Garage360 is the better fit for growing shops needing AI and multi-location tools.

  • Tekmetric fits best

    Known shops needing comprehensive, scalable workflows

  • Garage360 fits best

    Growing shops needing AI and multi-location tools

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Side by side

Feature Tekmetric 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Garage360 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.9
Ranking #1 in Automobile Workshop Software #3 in Automobile Workshop Software
Best for Known shops needing comprehensive, scalable workflows Growing shops needing AI and multi-location tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $179/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 70+ integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tekmetric 3/5 · Garage360 5/5
Digital job cards Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Estimate approval ✓ ✓
Parts inventory ✓ ✓
Vehicle service history ✓ ✓
Labor rate settings Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet web, ios, android, api
Our review
Pros
  • Connects repair orders, inspections, approvals, invoicing and vehicle history.
  • Start includes inventory and vendor management plus digital inspections.
  • Grow and Scale add clocks, reports, texting and operational dashboards.
  • Links work orders, inspections, scheduling, payments and customer records.
  • Technician app supports jobs, photos, time tracking and VIN scanning.
  • AI insights and centralized multi-location controls support growing operations.
Cons
  • Start, Grow and Scale are priced per shop, so multiple locations add cost.
  • Enterprise pricing is not displayed alongside the other plan prices.
  • 24/7 support is not offered.
  • There is no free plan.
  • Digital inspections and inventory tracking start with the Clever plan.
  • Cross-shop reporting and centralized permissions are limited to Multi-Shop.
Our verdict

Tekmetric brings repair-shop operations into a cloud platform for independent shops, mobile mechanics, franchises and multi-location operators. Its scope runs from repair orders and estimate approvals to parts, technician time clocks,…

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Garage360 brings repair-shop operations into a cloud-based system for independent shops and larger repair organizations. It covers digital service tickets and work orders, technician assignment, estimate approvals, vehicle inspections,…

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  1. TekmetricAutomobile Workshop Software 8.9Paid
  2. Garage360Automobile Workshop Software 7.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Tekmetric — where it wins

    • Connects repair orders, inspections, approvals, invoicing and vehicle history.
    • Start includes inventory and vendor management plus digital inspections.
    • Grow and Scale add clocks, reports, texting and operational dashboards.

    Where it doesn't

    • Start, Grow and Scale are priced per shop, so multiple locations add cost.
    • Enterprise pricing is not displayed alongside the other plan prices.
    • 24/7 support is not offered.

  • Garage360 — where it wins

    • Links work orders, inspections, scheduling, payments and customer records.
    • Technician app supports jobs, photos, time tracking and VIN scanning.
    • AI insights and centralized multi-location controls support growing operations.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan.
    • Digital inspections and inventory tracking start with the Clever plan.
    • Cross-shop reporting and centralized permissions are limited to Multi-Shop.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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