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AllData vs Shopmonkey

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AllData

Automotive

The industry standard in OEM repair information

From
$179/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Shopmonkey

Automotive

The all-in-one auto shop software

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AllData pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor; Shopmonkey included user licences are capped at 3 on Basic, 4 on Clever and 5 on Genius, with each extra user costing $20 per month
  • They diverge on capability: AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Shopmonkey covers Digital estimates.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllData and Shopmonkey actually diverge.

Attributes where AllData and Shopmonkey differ
AttributeAllDataShopmonkey
Starting price$179/month$199/month
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Mobile, TabletWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19862016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Automotive).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in AllData

  • OEM repair procedures
  • Interactive wiring diagrams
  • TSB library
  • Recall database
  • Labor time estimates
  • Component locations
  • Diagnostic codes
  • Fluid specifications

Only in Shopmonkey

  • Digital estimates
  • Work order management
  • Digital inspections
  • Parts ordering
  • Payment processing
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Reporting & analytics
  • Labor guides

Both cover

  • Parts suppliers
  • QuickBooks
  • Carfax
  • Customer messaging

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AllData

  • Looking up OEM-accurate mechanical repair proceduresnot Shopmonkey
  • Collision repair information for body shopsnot Shopmonkey
  • Shop management alongside the repair databasenot Shopmonkey

Shopmonkey

  • Managing estimates, repair orders and invoicing in an auto repair shopnot AllData
  • Digital vehicle inspections sent to customers by text or emailnot AllData
  • Tracking parts inventory, purchase orders and technician timenot AllData

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

AllData

  • Pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor

Shopmonkey

  • Included user licences are capped at 3 on Basic, 4 on Clever and 5 on Genius, with each extra user costing $20 per month
  • The Basic plan at $239 per month allows only 2 digital vehicle inspection templates; unlimited inspections require Clever
  • Inventory management, purchase orders, time clock tracking and customisable workflow are all excluded from the Basic plan
  • Multi-Shop is custom priced with no published rate and additional user licences on it are call-for-pricing
  • The discounted rates of $215, $359 and $449 per month require annual billing rather than monthly
  • Annual billing saves up to 10%, so the monthly premium is roughly 11% higher

Pricing, plan by plan

AllData

$179/month
  • AllData Repair$179/month
    • OEM repair info
    • Wiring diagrams
    • TSBs
  • AllData Manage$99/month
    • Shop management
    • Digital inspections
    • Appointment scheduling
  • AllData Complete$259/month
    • AllData Repair
    • AllData Manage
    • AllData Tech-Assist

Shopmonkey

$199/month
  • Basic$199/month
    • Digital estimates
    • Work orders
    • Customer database
  • Professional$329/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Digital inspections
    • Text/email communication
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Multi-location
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose AllData if

  • You need oem repair procedures.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
  • You also want interactive wiring diagrams.
AllData review

Choose Shopmonkey if

  • You need digital estimates.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want work order management.
Shopmonkey review

Questions people ask

Is AllData or Shopmonkey better?
Neither clearly leads. AllData starts at $179/month and Shopmonkey at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllData or Shopmonkey?
AllData starts at $179/month and Shopmonkey at $199/month.
Does AllData or Shopmonkey run on more platforms?
AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet. Shopmonkey runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is AllData best used for?
AllData is most often used for looking up oem-accurate mechanical repair procedures, collision repair information for body shops, shop management alongside the repair database. Of those, looking up oem-accurate mechanical repair procedures and collision repair information for body shops are not what Shopmonkey is typically brought in for.
What can AllData do that Shopmonkey cannot?
AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. Shopmonkey covers Digital estimates, Work order management, Digital inspections, Parts ordering. Both handle Parts suppliers, QuickBooks, Carfax, Customer messaging.
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