Protractor alternatives

At a glance

We list 10 other auto repair shop management tools as alternatives to Protractor: ARI, AutoLeap, Fullbay, Mitchell 1, RO Writer, Shop Boss, Shop-Ware, Shopmonkey, Tekmetric and Workshop Software.

From each tool's own website and from published reviews. Each tool's page says when its facts were checked.

10 alternatives

Listed alphabetically. A tool is ranked by its reviews once it has 3.

ARI
Appointments, quotes, inspections, invoices, and payments in one app for mechanics, shops, and dealers.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Protractor for: integration with QuickBooks, Stripe or PartsTech.
Paid plans from
ARI Pro, $39.99 per month, billed monthly (as of November 13, 2026)
Free trial
Yes
Platforms
Web, Android, iOS, Windows
Integrations shared with Protractor
None in common
Main features
Job cards, Vehicle inspections, Estimates and invoices
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AutoLeap
All-in-one auto repair shop management software.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Protractor for: integration with QuickBooks Online, CARFAX or MOTOR.
Paid plans from
Essentials, $179 per month, billed annually (as of November 13, 2026)
Platforms
Android, iOS
Integrations shared with Protractor
None in common
Main features
Digital vehicle inspections, Two-way texting, Work board
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Fullbay
Web-based heavy-duty truck and trailer repair shop management software.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Protractor for: integration with QuickBooks, Samsara or Geotab.
Paid plans from
Express, $149 per month (as of November 13, 2026)
Free trial
30 days
Integrations shared with Protractor
None in common
Main features
Service work orders, Estimates and invoices, Payment processing
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Mitchell 1
Auto repair information, shop software and marketing for professional repair shops.
No reviews yet
No checked fact sets it apart from Protractor yet.
Main features
Repair information, Wiring diagrams, Digital vehicle inspections
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RO Writer
All-in-one auto shop management software to track jobs, source parts and handle customer communication.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Protractor for: integration with QuickBooks, CARFAX or ALLDATA.
Paid plans from
RO Writer Essentials, $199 per month for the first year (as of November 14, 2026)
Integrations shared with Protractor
None in common
Main features
Service writing, Parts ordering, Inventory management
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Shop Boss
Auto shop management software that works the way you need it to, right out of the box.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Protractor for: integration with Venmo or PayPal.
Paid plans from
Gold, $199 per month (as of November 14, 2026)
Platforms
Web
Integrations shared with Protractor
None in common
Main features
Digital vehicle inspection, Integrated payments, Parts ordering
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Shop-Ware
Shop-Ware turns everyday shop management into an elevated experience.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Protractor for: integration with Accounting Link, PartsTech or Worldpac.
Paid plans from
Startup, $251 per location per month, billed annually ($279 monthly) (as of November 13, 2026)
Integrations shared with Protractor
None in common
Main features
AI Parts Matrix, Digital Vehicle Experience, TechApp for technicians
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Shopmonkey
The all-in-one shop management software.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Protractor for: integration with QuickBooks, PartsTech or CARFAX.
Paid plans from
Basic, $215 per month (as of November 13, 2026)
Platforms
iOS, Android
Integrations shared with Protractor
None in common
Main features
Estimates, Customer communications, Digital inspections
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Tekmetric
All-in-one auto repair shop software with shop management, marketing and payments on one platform.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Protractor for: integration with Advance Auto Parts, PartsTech or ALLDATA.
Paid plans from
Start, $199 per shop per month, $179 billed annually (as of November 13, 2026)
Platforms
Mobile app
Integrations shared with Protractor
None in common
Main features
Digital vehicle inspections, Estimate building, Parts and inventory
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Workshop Software
Garage management software that manages and optimises your entire mechanic garage.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Protractor for: integration with Xero, QuickBooks or MYOB.
Paid plans from
Silver, $119 per month, billed monthly (+ GST, AUD) (as of November 14, 2026)
Free trial
Yes
Platforms
Android, iOS
Integrations shared with Protractor
None in common
Main features
Job management, Vehicle inspections, Online customer bookings
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At a glance

We list 10 other auto repair shop management tools as alternatives to Protractor: ARI, AutoLeap, Fullbay, Mitchell 1, RO Writer, Shop Boss, Shop-Ware, Shopmonkey, Tekmetric and Workshop Software.

From each tool's own website and from published reviews. Each tool's page says when its facts were checked.