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OpenAuto gives independent automotive shops a Windows desktop system for estimates, repair orders, invoices, customer and vehicle records, scheduling, analytics, parts ordering, and technician time tracking. Its core application is free and open source, runs locally, and supports optional connections to PartsTech, QuickBooks, Odoo, Plate2vin, SMS notifications, and Square. Shops can use unlimited users, technicians, and workstations, while integration availability may vary. Optional services cost $0.50 per card transaction, with no monthly fees or long-term contracts.

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   LxCars

   Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb

   Self-hosted repair shops needing vehicle-data and AI tools — LxCars adds web and Linux access, KBA-linked vehicles, document scanning, TÜV workflows, and optional AI functions beyond OpenAuto’s Windows app.

   7.2 Free plan Visit site
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   Carstio

   Free plan Self-hostedWeb

   Small multilingual shops wanting self-hosted records and payments — Carstio is self-hosted and adds multilingual support, branded PDFs, partial-payment tracking, parts margins, and customer data stored on the user’s machine.

   7.3 Free plan Visit site
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   Shop OS

   Free plan Web

   Independent shops needing live job, worker, and customer visibility — Shop OS adds web access, live dashboards, worker pay operations, job-level labor costs, VIN and plate scanning, and account-free customer progress viewing.

   6.6 Free plan Visit site
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   ARI

   Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

   Mobile mechanics and shops needing broad device and client tools — ARI adds Android, iOS, and web access, digital inspections, client approvals and payments, VIN and plate tools, OBD scanning, and many integrations.

   7.7 From $33.33/mo (annual) Visit site
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   Bay-Master

   Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

   Shops needing tablet inspections and supplier price comparisons — Bay-Master adds mobile digital inspections, bay-based scheduling, supplier availability and price comparison, customer reminders, and extensive parts and accounting connections.

   6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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   CCC ONE Repair Workflow

   Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

   Collision shops coordinating production and estimating — CCC ONE Repair Workflow focuses on collision production boards, repair plans, estimating integration, automatic document syncing, diagnostics attachments, and dealer-system connections.

   5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
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   Mitchell RepairCenter

   Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

   Collision repairers needing detailed workflows and customer updates — Mitchell RepairCenter adds collision estimating and blueprinting workflows, cycle-time visibility, mobile attachments, repair-status alerts, and dealer-system interfaces.

   5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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   Carsu

   Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1
   6.4 From €29.90/mo Visit site
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   Fullbay

   Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1
   6.4 From $188/mo Visit site
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    GaragePlug

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+1
    6.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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    AJ Auto System

    Free trial WebWindows
    6.3 From $39.99/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    GEM-CAR

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+3
    6.3 30-day trial Visit site
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    GetAFix

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2
    6.3 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
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    LANKAR

    Free trial WebWindows
    6.0 From $99/mo Visit site
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    Shop Boss

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    6.0 From $179/mo (annual) Visit site
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    AutoLeap

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.9 Visit site
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    AutoServe1

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
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    ManageAutoShop

    Free trial Web
    5.8 From $99/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Workshop Software

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    5.8 From $149/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Pitlane

    Free trial Web
    5.7 From $200/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Auto Repair Manager

    Paid Web
    5.6 From $325/mo Visit site
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    Protractor

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    5.6 From $399/mo Visit site
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    R.O. Writer

    Paid AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+2
    5.5 Visit site
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    ShopKey Shop Management

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site

Alternatives make sense when a Windows-only desktop app does not fit your workflow, or when you need web or mobile access, self-hosting, collision-focused production controls, customer portals, digital inspections, or broader vehicle-data tools. Compare where each product handles vehicle intake, scheduling, labor, payments, reporting, communications, and integrations differently. Also weigh whether you prefer free software, pricing on request, or a paid plan, and whether customer data should stay on your own infrastructure or use a hosted service.

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