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OpenAuto

Ch 186.7of 33Automotive Repair Software
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Work order managementYes
  4. 4Technician time trackingYes
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Overview

OpenAuto is ranked #18 of 33 in automotive repair software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

OpenAuto plans and pricing

All plans
Core application Free At no cost Core application openauto.tech · 11 Oct 2026
Optional integrations & services $0.50 once Per card transaction Unlimited users · unlimited techs · unlimited workstations openauto.tech · 11 Oct 2026

Compared on automotive repair software

Free plan
Yesopenauto.tech
Work order management
Yesopenauto.tech
Technician time tracking
Yesopenauto.tech

Facts

Purpose
OpenAuto is shop management software for independent automotive shops.openauto.tech · 11 Oct 2026
Workflow
It supports estimates, repair orders, invoices, customers, vehicles, scheduling, and analytics.openauto.tech · 11 Oct 2026
Parts
The app lets shops order parts directly and manage technician hours and labor rates.openauto.tech · 11 Oct 2026
Integrations
The site names PartsTech, QuickBooks, Odoo, Plate2vin, SMS notifications, and Square payment processing as optional integrations.openauto.tech · 11 Oct 2026
Architecture
The desktop app uses Python and PyQt6 with local MySQL, while an optional FastAPI backend handles integrations and callbacks.openauto.tech · 11 Oct 2026
Security
The site says core features run locally and describes secure callbacks via Cloudflare Tunnel.openauto.tech · 11 Oct 2026
Pricing limits
The billing page says all integrations and services include unlimited users, techs, and workstations, and that integration availability may vary.openauto.tech · 11 Oct 2026
Contracts
The maker says there are no monthly fees, long-term contracts, or vendor lock-in for its pay-per-transaction model.openauto.tech · 11 Oct 2026
Open source
The maker describes OpenAuto as free and open source software.openauto.tech · 11 Oct 2026
Analytics
The site lists profit and loss, cost of goods sold, and technician hours among its analytics and reporting capabilities.openauto.tech · 11 Oct 2026

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