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Shop Controller vs Workshop Software
Both stand on garage management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
Shop Controller combines core repair-shop workflows with customer engagement, marketing, payments, and reporting. Consider the first-year price and its tools against the needs of your shop.
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Workshop Software combines workshop job management with bookings, stock, supplier tools and paperless inspections. Check plan features and country availability for payments before choosing a subscription.
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| Shop Controller | Workshop Software | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | One plan — full platform access: $99 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | shopcontroller.com | workshopsoftware.com |
| On garage management software | #13 of 22 | #9 of 22 |
Shop Controller: what it does well
- Includes estimates, repair orders, invoicing, and bay management.
- AI assistant answers calls and texts and books appointments.
- Supports card, terminal, text-to-pay, and payment-link payments.
- Membership includes guided conversion, team training, and support.
- Unlimited users, technicians, and repair orders on the listed plan.
What to know first
- No free plan; pricing is paid.
- First month is 99.00 USD, then $199 monthly through month twelve.
- Annual first-year price is locked in despite month-to-month billing.
Workshop Software: what it does well
- Tracks jobs, quotes, stock, staff allocation and invoicing.
- Customers can book online into the workshop system.
- Paperless inspections can be approved by smartphone.
- Integrates with Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB and listed parts tools.
- Mobile app manages jobs, photos, work hours and inspections.
What to know first
- No free plan; paid subscriptions are required.
- Integrated payments are limited to four listed countries.
- API access is available only on Platinum.
- SMS messages and registration lookups carry small fees.
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