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Shopmonkey vs Shop-Ware: prices and plans side by side (2026)

A plain comparison from each vendor's published pricing pages. We have not tested either product hands-on; book a demo of both and ask for a written quote.

Shopmonkeyfrom $215/mo

From $215/mo billed annually ($239 month-to-month)

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Shop-Warefrom $279/mo

From $279/mo billed annually, per location

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Key differences

  • Shopmonkey starts lower: $215/mo yearly vs Shop-Ware's $279/mo yearly per location.
  • Shop-Ware includes unlimited users on every plan; Shopmonkey includes 3-5 user licenses and charges $20/mo per extra user.
  • Unlimited two-way texting is on every Shopmonkey plan; on Shop-Ware it starts on Pro ($389/mo yearly).
  • Shopmonkey lists a one-time $500 data migration fee; Shop-Ware says migration fees may apply depending on your data.
ShopmonkeyShop-Ware
Starting priceFrom $215/mo billed annually ($239 month-to-month)From $279/mo billed annually, per location
Plan 1Basic
$215 yearly / $239 monthly		Startup
$279 yearly / — monthly
Plan 2Clever
$359 yearly / $399 monthly		Pro
$389 yearly / — monthly
Plan 3Genius
$449 yearly / $499 monthly		Master
$499 yearly / — monthly
Plan 4Multi-Shop
— yearly / — monthly		Ultimate
$999 yearly / — monthly
DVI✓✓
Parts ordering✓✓
QuickBooks✓?
Payments / text-to-pay✓✓
Two-way text✓✓
Scheduling✓✓
CARFAX✓?
Labor guide✓✓
Inventory✓✓
Unlimited users✕✓
Free trialNot published (third-party tracker says no free trial)No free trial listed; free 15-minute demo
Best for2-10 bay shops that want an all-in-one cloud systemEstablished shops that want unlimited users and strong analytics

✓ confirmed on vendor site · ? not confirmed. Prices last checked 2026-10-22.

Questions to ask both vendors

  • What is the all-in monthly cost for my number of users and locations?
  • Are there setup, migration or payment-processing fees?
  • Is there a contract or cancellation fee?
  • Can I export all my customer, vehicle and RO history if I leave?
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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Shopmonkey or Shop-Ware?

Shopmonkey has the lower published entry price (From $215/mo billed annually ($239 month-to-month)) vs Shop-Ware (From $279/mo billed annually, per location). Add-ons, users and setup fees can change the real bill.

Do Shopmonkey and Shop-Ware include unlimited users?

Shopmonkey does not include unlimited users; Shop-Ware includes unlimited users.

Do Shopmonkey and Shop-Ware offer a free trial?

Shopmonkey: Not published (third-party tracker says no free trial). Shop-Ware: No free trial listed; free 15-minute demo.

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