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Protractor vs Tekmetric

Both stand on automobile workshop software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Protractor

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

Protractor covers repair-shop operations alongside accounting, inventory, reporting, and customer communication. Review plan features and regional payment limits before choosing a package.

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Tekmetric brings repair-order workflows, inspections, parts management, and reporting into a shop management platform. Shops should weigh its per-shop subscription cost and mobile feature limits against the listed operational tools.

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The facts

	Protractor	Tekmetric
Free plan	No	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	CRM + Online Service Scheduler: $249 a month	Start: $199 a month
Plans published	5	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	protractorsoftware.com	tekmetric.com
On automobile workshop software	#5 of 19	#9 of 19

Protractor: what it does well

Supports single-location and multi-location repair shops.
Accounting includes general ledger, receivables, and payables.
Reports can show technician efficiency and profitability.
Available on Android, iOS, web, and Windows.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
Integrated payments incur transaction fees.
Signature and consumer financing are limited to U.S. shops.
Prices apply to new customers or upgrades only.

Tekmetric: what it does well

One-click job addition to repair orders
Inspection results can be shared by text or email
Minimum-stock alerts for parts
Real-time shop performance reporting
Unlimited users and repair orders per shop

What to know first

No free plan or free trial
Mobile app omits some desktop features
Start costs $199 a month when billed monthly

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