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AutoiPacket vs Shop-Ware

AutoiPacket logo

AutoiPacket

Automotive

Complete paperless dealership solutions

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shop-Ware logo

Shop-Ware

Automotive

Cloud-based shop management system

From
$279/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AutoiPacket autoiPacket now trades as iPacket (autoipacket.com redirects to ipacket.us, same legal entity AutoiPacket, LLC of Parkersburg, WV, confirmed by the site footer), and publishes no price anywhere on its site: access is sold only through a booked demo, with four separate named products (iPacket Digital Vehicle Presentations, iPacket Recon, iPacket OnTargeting, and OEM Window Stickers) each gated behind a sales call rather than a published rate (archived 19 November 2025); Shop-Ware pricing structured per location
  • They diverge on capability: AutoiPacket covers Online showroom, Shop-Ware covers Work order management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AutoiPacket and Shop-Ware actually diverge.

Attributes where AutoiPacket and Shop-Ware differ
AttributeAutoiPacketShop-Ware
Starting price$1500/month$279/month
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ResponsiveWeb, Mobile, App
Founded20122005

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 AutoiPacket

  • Online showroom
  • Digital retailing
  • Paperless workflow
  • Document management
  • E-signature integration
  • Buyer experience
  • Transaction management
  • DMS systems

Only in Shop-Ware

  • Work order management
  • Customer database
  • Vehicle history
  • Scheduling
  • Invoicing
  • Mobile application
  • Business analytics
  • SMS messaging

Both cover

  • Customer portal
  • Payment processors
  • Email services
  • SSL encryption
  • Data encryption
  • Secure authentication

What people use each for

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

AutoiPacket

  • Dealership Management
  • Service Scheduling
  • Inventory Management
  • Sales Operations
  • Customer Relationship

Shop-Ware

  • Dealership Management
  • Service Scheduling
  • Inventory Management
  • Sales Operations
  • Customer Relationship

Both are used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations, customer relationship, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

AutoiPacket

  • AutoiPacket now trades as iPacket (autoipacket.com redirects to ipacket.us, same legal entity AutoiPacket, LLC of Parkersburg, WV, confirmed by the site footer), and publishes no price anywhere on its site: access is sold only through a booked demo, with four separate named products (iPacket Digital Vehicle Presentations, iPacket Recon, iPacket OnTargeting, and OEM Window Stickers) each gated behind a sales call rather than a published rate (archived 19 November 2025)

Shop-Ware

  • Pricing structured per location
  • Data migration fees apply
  • Accounting integration fees apply

Pricing, plan by plan

AutoiPacket

$1500/month
  • Essential$1500/month
    • Online showroom
    • Digital retailing
    • Basic reporting
  • Professional$2500/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Advanced analytics
    • Customer portal
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated account manager

Shop-Ware

$279/month
  • Startup$279/month
    • Unlimited users
    • AI Parts Matrix
    • DVX
  • Pro$389/month
    • Startup features
    • Unlimited two-way texting
    • MOTOR Labor Guide
  • Master$499/month
    • Pro features
    • Business Analytics Suite
    • Monthly inventory value tracking
  • Ultimate+$999/month
    • Master features
    • High performance website
    • Search engine optimization

Which should you pick?

Choose AutoiPacket if

  • You need online showroom.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Responsive.
  • You also want digital retailing.
AutoiPacket review

Choose Shop-Ware if

  • You need work order management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want customer database.
Shop-Ware review

Questions people ask

Is AutoiPacket or Shop-Ware better?
Neither clearly leads. AutoiPacket starts at $1500/month and Shop-Ware at $279/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AutoiPacket or Shop-Ware?
AutoiPacket starts at $1500/month and Shop-Ware at $279/month.
Does AutoiPacket or Shop-Ware run on more platforms?
AutoiPacket runs on Web, Mobile, Responsive. Shop-Ware runs on Web, Mobile, App.
What is AutoiPacket best used for?
AutoiPacket is most often used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations.
What can AutoiPacket do that Shop-Ware cannot?
AutoiPacket covers Online showroom, Digital retailing, Paperless workflow, Document management. Shop-Ware covers Work order management, Customer database, Vehicle history, Scheduling. Both handle Customer portal, Payment processors, Email services, SSL encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

AutoiPacket: How do I get iPacket pricing?

iPacket does not publish pricing on their website. Contact their sales team at 855-893-9340 or book a demo to discuss pricing.

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Shop-Ware: How much does Shop-Ware cost?

Shop-Ware pricing ranges from $279/month for Startup to $999/month for Ultimate+. Annual billing offers discounts: $251/month for Startup, $350/month for Pro, $449/month for Master, and $899/month for Ultimate+.

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AutoiPacket: Does iPacket integrate with other platforms?

Yes. iPacket integrates with 150+ platforms including your CRM and provides shipping and logistics management capabilities.

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Shop-Ware: What is included in the Shop-Ware Startup plan?

The Startup plan ($279/month) includes unlimited users, AI Parts Matrix, DVX, Maintenance Builder, and limited two-way texting.

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Shop-Ware: What features does the Master plan add to Shop-Ware?

Master ($499/month) adds Business Analytics Suite, monthly inventory value and gross profit tracking, and coaching dashboards compared to the Pro plan.

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Shop-Ware: What makes Shop-Ware Ultimate+ different from Master?

Ultimate+ ($999/month) includes a high-performance website, SEO, Google Ads enablement, call tracking, CRM, and online service scheduling beyond Master's features.

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