Shop Boss alternatives

At a glance

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

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 Shop Boss for: Android, iOS or Windows; 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 Shop Boss
PayPal
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 Shop Boss for: Android or iOS; 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 Shop Boss
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 Shop Boss for: a lower starting price; 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 Shop Boss
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 Shop Boss yet.
Main features
Repair information, Wiring diagrams, Digital vehicle inspections
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Protractor
All-in-one auto repair shop management software for scheduling, inspections, estimates, and more.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Shop Boss for: integration with Epicor, AutoServe1 or Autoshop Solutions.
Paid plans from
Core, $359 per month, billed annually ($399 monthly) (as of November 14, 2026)
Integrations shared with Shop Boss
None in common
Main features
Digital vehicle inspection, Integrated payments, Customer communication
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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 Shop Boss 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 Shop Boss
None in common
Main features
Service writing, Parts ordering, Inventory management
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Shop-Ware
Shop-Ware turns everyday shop management into an elevated experience.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Shop Boss 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 Shop Boss
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 Shop Boss for: iOS or Android; integration with QuickBooks, PartsTech or CARFAX.
Paid plans from
Basic, $215 per month (as of November 13, 2026)
Platforms
iOS, Android
Integrations shared with Shop Boss
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 Shop Boss for: Mobile app; 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 Shop Boss
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 Shop Boss for: Android or iOS; 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 Shop Boss
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 Shop Boss: ARI, AutoLeap, Fullbay, Mitchell 1, Protractor, RO Writer, Shop-Ware, Shopmonkey, Tekmetric and Workshop Software.

ARI works with PayPal, as Shop Boss does.

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