Workshop Software vs Garage Hive

Workshop Software9.4Visit Garage Hive6.8Visit

Higher score Workshop Software #1 in Auto Repair Software 9.4/10 From $149/mo (annual) · 14-day trial ✓ 3 of 6 features Visit site

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Garage Hive #8 in Auto Repair Software 6.8/10 From £145/mo ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Garage Hive

• Workshop Software fits best

  Shops wanting broad features at a moderate price

• Garage Hive fits best

  UK workshops needing integrated operations

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Side by side

Feature	Workshop Software 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Garage Hive 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	6.8
Ranking	#1 in Auto Repair Software	#8 in Auto Repair Software
Best for	Shops wanting broad features at a moderate price	UK workshops needing integrated operations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$149/mo	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	17 integrations	15 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Workshop Software 3/6 · Garage Hive 5/6
Work orders	✓	✓
Digital inspections	✓	✓
Appointment scheduling	Not published	✓ (best)
Parts inventory	✓	✓
Customer messaging	Not published	✓ (best)
Mobile app	Not published	—
Specs
Location support	Not published	Multi
Our review
Pros	Covers jobs, bookings, inspections, inventory, payments and reporting Web, iOS, Android and API access support varied workshop workflows 24/7 support plus accounting, parts and communications integrations	Connects estimates, jobsheets, invoicing and technician scheduling Combines inspections, customer approvals and online booking Includes parts control and multi-location schedules, stock and reporting
Cons	No free plan; the trial lasts 14 days Public APIs and multi-site support require the Platinum tier Advanced phone app and business intelligence start with Gold	Paid plans start at £145 per month, with no free plan Available on web; no mobile app is listed Broad workflow may be more than a single-location garage needs
Our verdict	Workshop Software is a cloud-based management platform for independent automotive workshops, mechanical repairers and multi-site groups. It brings booking management, quotes, job cards, invoicing, parts inventory, vehicle history, digital… Read the review →	Garage Hive brings workshop administration into a cloud-based system for vehicle repair businesses. It covers estimates, jobsheets, invoicing, technician scheduling and time tracking, alongside customer bookings and communication.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Workshop Software — where it wins

  • Covers jobs, bookings, inspections, inventory, payments and reporting
  • Web, iOS, Android and API access support varied workshop workflows
  • 24/7 support plus accounting, parts and communications integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
  • Public APIs and multi-site support require the Platinum tier
  • Advanced phone app and business intelligence start with Gold

• Garage Hive — where it wins

  • Connects estimates, jobsheets, invoicing and technician scheduling
  • Combines inspections, customer approvals and online booking
  • Includes parts control and multi-location schedules, stock and reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid plans start at £145 per month, with no free plan
  • Available on web; no mobile app is listed
  • Broad workflow may be more than a single-location garage needs

• Workshop Software9.4/10 · From $149/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

  Broad repair-shop management across bookings, jobs, inspections, inventory and payments.

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• Garage Hive6.8/10 · From £145/mo

  An all-in-one workshop system for UK garages, starting at £145 per month.

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