No. 14 of 33 ·Automotive Repair Software

Shop Boss

Name: Shop Boss
Price: 179 USD

Web · Android · iPhone · paid plans from $179/mo

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.2

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Shop Boss is ranked #14 of 33 in automotive repair software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is no free plan. Paid plans start at $179/mo.

Shop Boss plans and pricing

All plans

Gold $179/mo annually; page also shows $199/Month unlimited repair orders · unlimited users · unlimited two-way text and email · embedded payment processing (transaction fees apply) shopboss.net · 8 Oct 2026

CRM + Online Service Scheduler $224/mo annually; page also shows $249/Month automated customer communication · service reminders · custom offers · online scheduling shopboss.net · 8 Oct 2026

Platinum $314/mo annually; page also shows $349/Month includes Gold features · full labor repair guides · digital vehicle inspections · tire ordering integration · AI ProNotes shopboss.net · 8 Oct 2026

Customer & Vehicle Data Transfer $399 once customer and vehicle data transfer shopboss.net · 8 Oct 2026

Premier $404/mo annually; page also shows $449/Month includes Platinum features · responsive website · website maintenance and reporting · custom 1:1 training shopboss.net · 8 Oct 2026

Premier Plus $584/mo annually; page also shows $649/Month includes Premier features · online service scheduler · CRM · automated communication and re-engagement shopboss.net · 8 Oct 2026

Compared on automotive repair software

Free plan: No
Paid from: $179/mo
Work order management: Yes
Digital inspections: Yes
Estimate approvals: Yes
Parts inventory: Yes
Technician time tracking: Yes
Vehicle history: Yes

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The record

Product: Shop Boss is auto shop management software for repair businesses, with tools for running shop operations in one place.
Target customers: The company describes its users as auto repair, collision, heavy duty truck, RV, tire, and powersports or marine repair shops, as well as fleet management services.
Shop operations: All pricing packages include unlimited repair orders and users, two-way text and email, parts ordering, reporting and workflows, vehicle lookup and history, technician view, and VIN scan and license decode.
Inspections: BOSS Inspect lets technicians use a smartphone or tablet to show customers needed repairs, send inspection reports, and keep records and updates.
Dashboard: BOSS Board provides real-time insights, reports, customizable KPI boards, and comparisons of current and past performance.
Parts and tires: The software supports parts ordering from local suppliers and tire ordering from national distributors through the shop management system.
Payments: BOSS Pay supports Venmo and PayPal for eligible Text-to-Pay customers, remote Text-to-Pay, consumer financing, and PCI requirements; transaction fees apply to embedded payment processing.
Payment restriction: Shop Boss says surcharging is not permissible in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York because of state laws.
Integrations: The partner directory names 360 Payments, Autoshop Solutions, Cinch, Matco, Market Genie, OktoRocket, PartsTech, ShopLoaner, Steer, Epicor CRM, and Back Office.
Data migration: The pricing page lists over 130 built-in data transfer integrations and paid customer/vehicle or broader history and inventory transfer options.
Privacy: The privacy policy says CSB does not share personal information with affiliates or third parties for their own marketing or advertising purposes.
Support: Shop Boss lists a contact phone number of (858) 252-4007 and offers a book-a-demo contact option.
Platform access: Shop Boss describes the service as web-based and says it works without downloads or updates; the feature page also says BOSS Inspect works on smartphones and tablets.
Headquarters: 2035 Lakeside Center Way, Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37922, United States
Price from: $179/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Automotive Repair Software in 2026#14 of 33

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Sources

shopboss.net· checked 8 Oct 2026
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shopboss.net/pricing/· checked 8 Oct 2026
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