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Head-to-head · Automotive Repair Software

Tekmetric vs Shopmonkey

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Tekmetric #5 in Automotive Repair Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Tekmetric
Shopmonkey #6 in Automotive Repair Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Shopmonkey

Tekmetric leads on 1 check, Shopmonkey on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 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
  • Lowest starting priceTekmetric · $179/mo

Tekmetric scores higher on our rubric for automotive repair software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

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

Tekmetric is the better fit for professional shops needing polished shop management. Shopmonkey is the better fit for shops wanting broad workflow and reporting depth.

  • Tekmetric fits best

    Professional shops needing polished shop management

  • Shopmonkey fits best

    Shops wanting broad workflow and reporting depth

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Side by side

Feature Tekmetric 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Shopmonkey 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #5 in Automotive Repair Software #6 in Automotive Repair Software
Best for Professional shops needing polished shop management Shops wanting broad workflow and reporting depth
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $179/mo (best) $215/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 70+ integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tekmetric 6/6 · Shopmonkey 6/6
Work order management ✓ ✓
Digital inspections ✓ ✓
Estimate approvals ✓ ✓
Parts inventory ✓ ✓
Technician time tracking ✓ ✓
Vehicle history ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Covers repair orders, inspections, approvals, invoicing, and vehicle history
  • Supports inventory, integrated ordering, decoding, reporting, and multi-shop management
  • Offers web, iOS, and Android access with 70 integrations
  • Covers repair orders, estimates, approvals, inspections, payments, and scheduling
  • Tracks parts and tires with reorder statuses, low-stock alerts, and ordering
  • Offers reporting, mobile apps, API access, and multi-location support
Cons
  • Starts at $179 per shop per month with annual billing
  • No free plan or free trial; demos and self-guided tours are offered
  • Advanced features and integrated payments require higher tiers
  • No free plan; the lowest listed price is $215 per month with annual billing
  • Higher tiers increase monthly cost to $359, $449, or more under annual billing
  • Multi-Shop pricing is not shown in the published plan details
Our verdict

Tekmetric is cloud-based automotive repair shop management software for independent shops, mobile mechanics, franchises, and multi-location operators. It brings repair orders, estimate building, digital vehicle inspections, customer…

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

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  1. TekmetricAutomotive Repair Software 8.8Paid
  2. ShopmonkeyAutomotive Repair Software 8.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Tekmetric — where it wins

    • Covers repair orders, inspections, approvals, invoicing, and vehicle history
    • Supports inventory, integrated ordering, decoding, reporting, and multi-shop management
    • Offers web, iOS, and Android access with 70 integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $179 per shop per month with annual billing
    • No free plan or free trial; demos and self-guided tours are offered
    • Advanced features and integrated payments require higher tiers

  • Shopmonkey — where it wins

    • Covers repair orders, estimates, approvals, inspections, payments, and scheduling
    • Tracks parts and tires with reorder statuses, low-stock alerts, and ordering
    • Offers reporting, mobile apps, API access, and multi-location support

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the lowest listed price is $215 per month with annual billing
    • Higher tiers increase monthly cost to $359, $449, or more under annual billing
    • Multi-Shop pricing is not shown in the published plan details

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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