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Autel MaxiSys vs Shopmonkey

Autel MaxiSys logo

Autel MaxiSys

Software

Professional diagnostic solutions

From
$2295/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shopmonkey logo

Shopmonkey

Software

The all-in-one auto shop software

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Autel MaxiSys a hardware diagnostic tablet rather than software that runs on a machine you already own; 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: Autel MaxiSys covers OE-level diagnostics, Shopmonkey covers Digital estimates.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Autel MaxiSys and Shopmonkey actually diverge.

Attributes where Autel MaxiSys and Shopmonkey differ
AttributeAutel MaxiSysShopmonkey
Starting price$2295/one-time$199/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsAndroid-tablet, DesktopWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20042016

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Autel MaxiSys

  • OE-level diagnostics
  • ECU coding & programming
  • Bi-directional controls
  • Active tests
  • Key programming
  • TPMS service
  • Battery registration
  • DPF regeneration

Only in Shopmonkey

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

What people use each for

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

Autel MaxiSys

  • Vehicle fault diagnosis across multiple manufacturer systemsnot Shopmonkey
  • ECU coding and programming in a workshopnot Shopmonkey
  • Electric vehicle diagnostics with the MaxiSYS Ultra EVnot Shopmonkey
  • Pre and post repair scan reportingnot Shopmonkey

Shopmonkey

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

Where each one falls short

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

Autel MaxiSys

  • A hardware diagnostic tablet rather than software that runs on a machine you already own
  • Software updates come with a period of free coverage after purchase and need renewing afterwards
  • Aimed at professional workshops rather than owner-mechanics

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

Autel MaxiSys

$2295/one-time
  • MaxiSys MS906 Pro$2295/one-time
    • Full system diagnostics
    • Bi-directional controls
    • ECU coding
  • MaxiSys MS909$4995/one-time
    • Advanced diagnostics
    • Topology mapping
    • Repair database
  • MaxiSys Ultra$7495/one-time
    • 5-in-1 VCMI
    • Oscilloscope
    • Waveform generator

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 Autel MaxiSys if

  • You need oe-level diagnostics.
  • You work on Android-tablet, Desktop.
  • You also want ecu coding & programming.
Autel MaxiSys 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 Autel MaxiSys or Shopmonkey better?
Neither clearly leads. Autel MaxiSys starts at $2295/one-time and Shopmonkey at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Autel MaxiSys or Shopmonkey?
Autel MaxiSys starts at $2295/one-time and Shopmonkey at $199/month.
Does Autel MaxiSys or Shopmonkey run on more platforms?
Autel MaxiSys runs on Android-tablet, Desktop. Shopmonkey runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Autel MaxiSys best used for?
Autel MaxiSys is most often used for vehicle fault diagnosis across multiple manufacturer systems, ecu coding and programming in a workshop, electric vehicle diagnostics with the maxisys ultra ev, pre and post repair scan reporting. Of those, vehicle fault diagnosis across multiple manufacturer systems and ecu coding and programming in a workshop are not what Shopmonkey is typically brought in for.
What can Autel MaxiSys do that Shopmonkey cannot?
Autel MaxiSys covers OE-level diagnostics, ECU coding & programming, Bi-directional controls, Active tests. Shopmonkey covers Digital estimates, Work order management, Digital inspections, Customer messaging.
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