Head-to-head · Garage Management software
Tekmetric vs Shop Boss
Tekmetric leads on 0 checks, Shop Boss on 0, and 3 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 scoreTekmetric · 8.8/10
Tekmetric scores higher on our rubric for garage management software: 8.8 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Tekmetric is the better fit for repair shops managing complex or multiple locations. Shop Boss is the better fit for shops wanting integrated inspections and reporting.
- Tekmetric fits best
Repair shops managing complex or multiple locations
- Shop Boss fits best
Shops wanting integrated inspections and reporting
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Side by side
| Feature | Tekmetric 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Shop Boss 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Garage Management software | #5 in Garage Management software |
| Best for | Repair shops managing complex or multiple locations | Shops wanting integrated inspections and reporting |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $179/mo | $179/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 70+ integrations | 130+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Tekmetric 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 |
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| Our verdict | Repair shops can use Tekmetric to manage work from repair orders and estimates through inspections, customer approvals, parts, technician time clocks and invoicing. Its cloud-based system serves independent shops, mobile mechanics,… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Tekmetric — where it wins
- Connects repair orders, inspections, approvals, inventory and invoicing.
- Grow adds labor guidance, maintenance schedules and time clocks.
- Scale adds two-way texting, shop dashboards and employee analytics.
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan or free trial.
- Start costs more month to month than with annual billing.
- Enterprise adds dedicated support and payments but has no published price here.
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
- Tekmetric8.8/10 · Paid
A broad repair-management system with workflows, inspections, inventory and multi-shop tools.
Visit TekmetricFull verdict → - Shop Boss7.9/10 · Paid
Integrated repair orders, inspections, payments and reporting for independent shops.
Visit Shop BossFull verdict →
Tekmetric vs Shop Boss: questions
Which is better for garage management software, Tekmetric or Shop Boss?
Tekmetric scores higher on our rubric for garage management software: 8.8 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
How do Tekmetric and Shop Boss compare?
All 3 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do Tekmetric and Shop Boss have a free plan?
Tekmetric: No. Shop Boss: No.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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