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ROADe vs Shopmonkey
Both stand on automotive 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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ROADe combines shop management with booking, payment, inspection, and fleet tools. Compare the plan limits and support levels, especially the Commercial cap of 50 vehicles and Enterprise’s unlisted price.
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Choose Shopmonkey if your shop needs workflow management alongside digital estimates, payments, and customer reminders. The main reasons to look elsewhere are the lack of a free plan or the need for QuickBooks Online on a lower tier than Clever.
Visit ShopmonkeyThe facts
| ROADe | Shopmonkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Shop: $150 a month | Basic annual: $215 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | roade.com | shopmonkey.io |
| On automotive software | #17 of 25 | #13 of 25 |
ROADe: what it does well
- Four portals for shop, technician, customer, and fleet workflows
- Digital inspections include photo and video documentation
- Fleet tools include GPS tracking and preventive maintenance
- Works on any device without hardware
What to know first
- No free plan
- Shop starts at $150 a month
Shopmonkey: what it does well
- Tracks shop workflows in real time and provides performance reporting.
- Sends digital estimates and invoices by text or email.
- Accepts payments online or in person.
- Technician app includes VIN scanning, time clocks, and digital inspections.
- Lists CARFAX, PartsTech, RepairLink, Nexpart, and API or webhook integrations.
What to know first
- No free plan is available.
- Basic includes three user licenses; additional users cost $20/month.
- QuickBooks Online integration starts with the Clever plan.
- Franchises and multiple locations are excluded from Genius.
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