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Tekmetric alternatives (2026): 15 options with published prices
Tekmetric starts at $179/mo billed yearly with unlimited users, but two-way texting is on the $409/mo Scale plan. Here are the other car-shop systems in our tracker, with their published prices.
Quick answer
- Lowest published price: ARI, $39.99/mo, or $399.99/yr ($33.33/mo).
- 6 systems in our tracker publish a lower starting price than Tekmetric ($179/mo).
- Unlimited users stated: ARI ($33.33/mo), NAPA TRACS ($109/mo), Shop-Ware ($279/mo).
- Side-by-side pages: Tekmetric vs Shopmonkey, Shop-Ware, AutoLeap, Mitchell 1 Manager SE.
Systems with a side-by-side page come first, then everything else by lowest published price. Never ordered by commission. We have not tested these products hands-on.
Popular alternatives, with side-by-side pages
Shopmonkey
from $215/moFrom $215/mo billed annually ($239 month-to-month)
2-10 bay shops that want an all-in-one cloud system
Free trial: Not published (third-party tracker says no free trial)
Shop-Ware
from $279/moFrom $279/mo billed annually, per location
Established shops that want unlimited users and strong analytics
Free trial: No free trial listed; free 15-minute demo
AutoLeap
from $179/moFrom $179/mo billed annually ($199 month-to-month)
Small to mid-size shops; also sells its own AI receptionist (AIR)
Free trial: No free trial; personalized demo (vendor FAQ)
Mitchell 1 Manager SE
Quote onlyQuote only
Shops already using Mitchell 1 ProDemand repair information
Free trial: Not published
Every other option, cheapest first
ARI
from $33.33/mo$39.99/mo, or $399.99/yr ($33.33/mo)
Solo techs and 1-3 bay shops wanting the lowest published price
Free trial: Freemium: free for a limited number of invoices
Digital Wrench
from $39.95/mo$39.95/mo for one computer
Very small shops that want simple, low-cost work orders
Free trial: Not published
Garage360
from $79/moFrom $79/mo
Small shops looking for a low entry price
Free trial: Not published
Torque360
from $89.99/moFrom $89.99/mo billed annually
Solo mechanics and 1-3 bay shops on a budget
Free trial: Not published
MaxxTraxx
from $99/moFrom $99/mo
Small to mid-size shops wanting a no-contract system with accounting
Free trial: Not published
NAPA TRACS
from $109/moStarts at $109/mo
NAPA AutoCare shops and small shops wanting built-in Mitchell 1 labor data
Free trial: Not published
Shop Boss
from $179/moFrom $179/mo billed annually ($199 monthly)
Small to mid-size shops wanting month-to-month plans
Free trial: Not published
R.O. Writer
from $199/moFrom $199/mo (first-year rate)
Busy and multi-location shops
Free trial: Not published
Protractor
Quote onlyQuote only
Shops wanting built-in accounting; Standard, Franchise and Enterprise editions
Free trial: Not published
AutoFluent
Quote onlyQuote only
Service centers and parts warehouse dealers
Free trial: Not published
GaragePlug
Quote onlyQuote only
Shops that want shop software plus GaragePlug's AI phone assistant (Gia)
Free trial: Not published
Left out: Fullbay (heavy-duty truck and fleet repair); BOLT ON Technology (a communication and marketing layer on top of an existing system). "Quote only" vendors sort last. Prices from each vendor's own pages; see each listing for sources.
See the full Tekmetric pricing breakdown.
Tekmetric alternatives FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Tekmetric?
In our tracker, ARI has the lowest published price: $39.99/mo, or $399.99/yr ($33.33/mo). Cheaper systems usually confirm fewer features, so check parts ordering, labor guide and payments.
Which Tekmetric alternatives include unlimited users?
These systems state unlimited users on their pricing pages: ARI ($33.33/mo), NAPA TRACS ($109/mo), Shop-Ware ($279/mo).
Which Tekmetric alternatives do you compare side by side?
We have side-by-side price and feature pages for Tekmetric vs Shopmonkey, Shop-Ware, AutoLeap, Mitchell 1 Manager SE.
How many alternatives cost less than Tekmetric?
6 of the 11 other car-shop systems with published prices start below Tekmetric's $179/mo: ARI, Digital Wrench, Garage360, Torque360, MaxxTraxx, NAPA TRACS.
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