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Auto Repair Manager vs ManageAutoShop
Both stand on automotive repair software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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ARM combines shop workflows, inspections, inventory, fleet management, and vehicle records in a browser-based system. Its $325 monthly plan is broad, but add-on integration and messaging charges should be budgeted.
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ManageAutoShop connects repair workflows, customer and vehicle history, inspections, stock, and invoices. Its stated fit is independent shops with about 1–6 bays, and the monthly plan is $99 a month.
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| Auto Repair Manager | ManageAutoShop | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | All-In-One Plan: $325 a month | Annual: $999 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | univsoftware.com | manageautoshop.com |
| On automotive repair software | #21 of 33 | #17 of 33 |
Auto Repair Manager: what it does well
- Runs on computers, tablets, and phones
- Includes digital inspections with photos
- Provides FIFO inventory tracking
- Supports fleet billing and pricing
- Unlimited users on listed plan
What to know first
- No free plan
- Costs $325 a month
- Integrations may require separate subscriptions
- SMS and email usage billed separately
ManageAutoShop: what it does well
- Search records by name, phone, or license plate
- Unlimited vehicles per customer
- Digital inspections can include photos
- Reports include production by mechanic
- 14-day trial requires no credit card
What to know first
- No free plan
- May not suit multi-location or 10+ bay shops
- No built-in Mitchell1 or AllData labor guide
- No dealer-level or fleet inventory controls
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