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Shopmonkey vs Tekmetric

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Shopmonkey

Automotive

The all-in-one auto shop software

From
$215/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Tekmetric

Automotive

Complete shop management for independent shops

From
$179/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; Tekmetric every price is per shop, and each additional location needs its own plan subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Shopmonkey covers Digital estimates, Tekmetric covers Vehicle history.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Shopmonkey and Tekmetric actually diverge.

Attributes where Shopmonkey and Tekmetric differ
AttributeShopmonkeyTekmetric
Starting price$215/month$179/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile, App

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Automotive), founded (2016).

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 Shopmonkey

  • Digital estimates
  • Digital inspections
  • Customer messaging
  • Parts ordering
  • Payment processing
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Reporting & analytics
  • Parts suppliers

Only in Tekmetric

  • Vehicle history
  • Customer management
  • Scheduling system
  • Estimating tools
  • Invoicing
  • Customer portal
  • Mobile application
  • Email services

Both cover

  • Work order management
  • Payment processors
  • Data encryption

What people use each for

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

Shopmonkey

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

Tekmetric

  • Shop management for independent auto repair shops: repair orders, estimates and invoicingnot Shopmonkey
  • Digital vehicle inspections shared with customersnot Shopmonkey
  • Managing parts inventory, vendors and technician job clocksnot Shopmonkey

Where each one falls short

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

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

Tekmetric

  • Every price is per shop, and each additional location needs its own plan subscription
  • Two-way texting, the real-time shop dashboard, the technician board and employee performance analytics require the Scale plan at $439 per month
  • The labor guide, time and job clocks and parts and inventory reports are withheld from the entry Start plan at $199 per month
  • Integrated payments, a dedicated account manager and quarterly business reviews are Enterprise only, and Enterprise is custom priced with no published rate
  • Multi-shop management is a $70 per month per shop add-on on top of a plan subscription at every location
  • The Tire Suite add-on costs an extra $39 per month per shop
  • The Marketing add-on costs an extra $345 per month per shop, more than the Scale plan itself
  • The discounted rates such as $179 per month require annual billing

Pricing, plan by plan

Shopmonkey

$215/month
  • Basic$239/month
    • 3 user licenses
    • $215/month with annual billing (10% savings)
    • 2-way text and email
  • Clever$399/month
    • 4 user licenses
    • $359/month with annual billing
    • unlimited DVI templates
  • Genius$499/month
    • 5 user licenses
    • $449/month with annual billing
    • coupons manager
  • Multi-Shop$null/custom
    • for franchises and 100+ location operations
    • cross-location reporting
    • standardization

Tekmetric

$179/month
  • Start$199/month
    • Inventory management
    • Digital vehicle inspections
    • Smart jobs
  • Grow$349/month
    • All Start features
    • Labor guide
    • Maintenance schedule
  • Scale$439/month
    • All Grow features
    • Two-way texting
    • Real-time shop dashboard
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Custom pricing
    • Integrated payments
    • Dedicated account manager

Which should you pick?

Choose Shopmonkey if

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

Choose Tekmetric if

  • You need vehicle history.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want customer management.
Tekmetric review

Questions people ask

Is Shopmonkey or Tekmetric better?
Neither clearly leads. Shopmonkey starts at $215/month and Tekmetric at $179/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shopmonkey or Tekmetric?
Shopmonkey starts at $215/month and Tekmetric at $179/month.
Does Shopmonkey or Tekmetric run on more platforms?
Shopmonkey runs on Web, Ios, Android. Tekmetric runs on Web, Mobile, App.
What is Shopmonkey best used for?
Shopmonkey is most often used for managing estimates, repair orders and invoicing in an auto repair shop, digital vehicle inspections sent to customers by text or email, tracking parts inventory, purchase orders and technician time. Of those, managing estimates, repair orders and invoicing in an auto repair shop and digital vehicle inspections sent to customers by text or email are not what Tekmetric is typically brought in for.
What can Shopmonkey do that Tekmetric cannot?
Shopmonkey covers Digital estimates, Digital inspections, Customer messaging, Parts ordering. Tekmetric covers Vehicle history, Customer management, Scheduling system, Estimating tools. Both handle Work order management, Payment processors, Data encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Shopmonkey: How much does Shopmonkey cost?

Shopmonkey's Basic tier is $239/month ($215/month annually), Clever is $399/month ($359/month annually), Genius is $499/month ($449/month annually), and Multi-Shop requires custom pricing. All prices are in USD with up to 10% savings with annual billing.

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Tekmetric: Are there per-user fees?

No, Tekmetric charges per shop, not per user. All plans include unlimited users, unlimited repair orders (ROs), unlimited support, and no hidden fees.

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Shopmonkey: What features does each Shopmonkey tier include?

Basic includes 3 user licenses, 2-way text and email, and unlimited estimates. Clever adds 4 user licenses and workflow customization. Genius includes 5 user licenses and full platform features including Google Reviews Manager and automated estimate follow-ups.

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Tekmetric: Can I pay annually?

Yes, Tekmetric offers both month-to-month and annual subscriptions. Annual billing typically provides savings, and there are no long-term contracts required.

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Shopmonkey: What additional costs does Shopmonkey charge?

Shopmonkey charges $249 upfront plus $10/month per card reader device (available for Basic-Genius tiers). Additional user licenses on Basic cost $20/month each. Payment processing fees and QuickBooks Desktop integration require additional charges.

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Tekmetric: What add-ons are available?

Tekmetric offers Multi-Shop Management ($70/month per shop), Tire Suite ($39/month per shop), Marketing ($345/month per shop), and Integrated Payments (included in Enterprise plan).

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