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Shopmonkey vs vAuto

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Shopmonkey

Automotive

The all-in-one auto shop software

From
$215/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
vAuto logo

vAuto

Automotive

The science of pricing vehicles

From
On request
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; vAuto pricing is not published for inventory management tools; the site directs buyers to request a demo or call for a quote
  • They diverge on capability: Shopmonkey covers Digital estimates, vAuto covers Live market pricing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Shopmonkey and vAuto actually diverge.

Attributes where Shopmonkey and vAuto differ
AttributeShopmonkeyvAuto
Starting price$215/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20162005

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 Shopmonkey

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

Only in vAuto

  • Live market pricing
  • Inventory management
  • Stocking recommendations
  • Pricing optimization
  • Days-to-sell tracking
  • Profit analysis
  • Auction sourcing
  • Reconditioning tracking

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • 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 vAuto
  • Digital vehicle inspections sent to customers by text or emailnot vAuto
  • Tracking parts inventory, purchase orders and technician timenot vAuto

vAuto

  • Auto dealers pricing and managing used-vehicle inventory across a dealer groupnot 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

vAuto

  • Pricing is not published for inventory management tools; the site directs buyers to request a demo or call for a quote

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

vAuto

On request
  • Provision$undefined/month
    • Live market data
    • Pricing guidance
    • Inventory analytics
  • Stockwave$undefined/month
    • Auction sourcing
    • Profit predictions
    • Run lists
  • Complete Suite$undefined/month
    • Provision
    • Stockwave
    • iRecon

Which should you pick?

Choose Shopmonkey if

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

Choose vAuto if

  • You need live market pricing.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want inventory management.
vAuto review

Questions people ask

Is Shopmonkey or vAuto better?
Neither clearly leads. Shopmonkey starts at $215/month and vAuto at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Shopmonkey or vAuto?
Shopmonkey starts at $215/month and vAuto at On request.
Does Shopmonkey or vAuto run on more platforms?
Shopmonkey runs on Web, Ios, Android. vAuto runs on Web, Mobile.
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 vAuto is typically brought in for.
What can Shopmonkey do that vAuto cannot?
Shopmonkey covers Digital estimates, Work order management, Digital inspections, Customer messaging. vAuto covers Live market pricing, Inventory management, Stocking recommendations, Pricing optimization. Both handle SOC2, 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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vAuto: How do I get pricing for vAuto's products?

vAuto does not publish pricing on their website. You must contact their sales team by calling 877-828-8614, submitting a demo request, or using the guided demo option to discuss costs.

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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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vAuto: What products does vAuto offer?

vAuto provides ProfitTime GPS, Provision, Conquest, Stockwave, iRecon, and Intelligent Promotion tools for used and new vehicle inventory management and merchandising.

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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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vAuto: Can I try vAuto before purchasing?

vAuto offers Request a Demo and Guided Demo options to prospective customers but does not list a free trial period. Contact their sales team for trial availability.

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