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Head-to-head · Automotive Repair Software

Tekmetric vs Workshop Software

  • 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
Workshop Software #8 in Automotive Repair Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Workshop

Tekmetric leads on 0 checks, Workshop Software on 1, 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 priceWorkshop Software · $149/mo
  • Free trialonly Workshop Software

Tekmetric scores higher on our rubric for automotive repair software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Workshop Software is cheaper to start at $149/mo against $179/mo.

Tekmetric is the better fit for professional shops needing polished shop management. Workshop Software is the better fit for shops needing API access and business reporting.

  • Tekmetric fits best

    Professional shops needing polished shop management

  • Workshop Software fits best

    Shops needing API access and business reporting

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Side by side

Feature Tekmetric 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Workshop Software 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #5 in Automotive Repair Software #8 in Automotive Repair Software
Best for Professional shops needing polished shop management Shops needing API access and business reporting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $179/mo $149/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 70+ integrations 17 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Tekmetric 6/6 · Workshop Software 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 scheduling, jobs, inspections, inventory, payments and reminders
  • Gold adds business intelligence and electronic inspections
  • Platinum includes multi-site support and public API access
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 14-day trial is the only free access period
  • Annual pricing starts at $149 per month and monthly pricing costs more
  • Public APIs and multi-site support require the Platinum tier
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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Workshop Software is a cloud-based management platform for independent automotive workshops, mechanical repairers and multi-site groups. It brings together booking management, quotes, job cards, digital vehicle inspections, estimate…

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  1. TekmetricAutomotive Repair Software 8.8Paid
  2. Workshop SoftwareAutomotive Repair Software 8.514-day trial

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

  • Workshop Software — where it wins

    • Covers scheduling, jobs, inspections, inventory, payments and reminders
    • Gold adds business intelligence and electronic inspections
    • Platinum includes multi-site support and public API access

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the 14-day trial is the only free access period
    • Annual pricing starts at $149 per month and monthly pricing costs more
    • Public APIs and multi-site support require the Platinum tier

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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