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Head-to-head · Automotive Repair Software

Workshop Software vs Torque360

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Workshop Software #8 in Automotive Repair Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Workshop
Torque360 #11 in Automotive Repair Software 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Torque360

Workshop Software leads on 0 checks, Torque360 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 scoreWorkshop Software · 8.5/10
  • Lowest starting priceTorque360 · $89.99/mo
  • Free trialonly Workshop Software

Workshop Software scores higher on our rubric for automotive repair software: 8.5 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #11.

Torque360 is cheaper to start at $89.99/mo against $149/mo.

Workshop Software is the better fit for shops needing API access and business reporting. Torque360 is the better fit for budget-conscious shops needing a complete core suite.

  • Workshop Software fits best

    Shops needing API access and business reporting

  • Torque360 fits best

    Budget-conscious shops needing a complete core suite

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Side by side

Feature Workshop Software 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Torque360 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.2
Ranking #8 in Automotive Repair Software #11 in Automotive Repair Software
Best for Shops needing API access and business reporting Budget-conscious shops needing a complete core suite
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $149/mo $89.99/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone
Integrations 17 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Workshop Software 6/6 · Torque360 6/6
Work order management ✓ ✓
Digital inspections ✓ ✓
Estimate approvals ✓ ✓
Parts inventory ✓ ✓
Technician time tracking ✓ ✓
Vehicle history ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Covers scheduling, jobs, inspections, inventory, payments and reminders
  • Gold adds business intelligence and electronic inspections
  • Platinum includes multi-site support and public API access
  • Covers inspections, estimates, approvals, repair orders, payments, and reporting
  • Includes vehicle history, VIN and plate lookups, scheduling, and inventory tracking
  • Supports integrations with QuickBooks, CARFAX, Nexpart, and PartsTech
Cons
  • 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
  • No free plan is available
  • The platform is accessed through the web
  • The highest tier requires a quote
Our verdict

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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Torque360 is cloud-based shop management software for automotive repair businesses. It is designed for independent repair shops, mobile mechanics, tire shops, truck repair operations, and specialty service businesses. The platform brings…

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  1. Workshop SoftwareAutomotive Repair Software 8.514-day trial
  2. Torque360Automotive Repair Software 8.2Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Torque360 — where it wins

    • Covers inspections, estimates, approvals, repair orders, payments, and reporting
    • Includes vehicle history, VIN and plate lookups, scheduling, and inventory tracking
    • Supports integrations with QuickBooks, CARFAX, Nexpart, and PartsTech

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • The platform is accessed through the web
    • The highest tier requires a quote

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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