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Protractor

protractorsoftware.com

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Spec score 7.6 #7 of 19 in Automobile Workshop Software

What it is

Protractor is shop management software for aftermarket repair businesses, including single- and multi-location shops. It brings together scheduling, inspections, estimates, invoicing, inventory, and parts and core returns. Digital vehicle inspections provide condition information intended to help technicians work faster and service advisors get more work approved. Accounting tools cover an integrated general ledger, receivables, payables, tax tracking and banking integration. Customizable dashboards and reports show sales, technician efficiency, deferred work and profitability. Parts tools include catalog lookups, vendor integrations, warranty handling, core tracking and return management. Customer communication features include Text-To-Pay, built-in email and 24/7 online booking. The software is listed for Android, iOS, web and Windows. Plans include CRM + Online Service Scheduler at $249 a month and Core at $399 a month; the annual Core option is $359/mo billed annually. Integrated payment transaction fees apply, and integrated signature and consumer financing are currently available only to shops in the United States.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Protractor is all-in-one shop management software for aftermarket repair shops, including single and multi-location businesses.Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com
Integrations
The pricing page lists Epicor Parts & Labor Guides and AutoServe1 digital vehicle inspections in package features, and identifies Autoshop Solutions for digital marketing solutions.Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com
Privacy
The privacy notice says it applies to personal information collected through the website and that the company makes commercially reasonable efforts to protect it against loss and unauthorized access.Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com
Accounting
Accounting features include an integrated general ledger, receivables, payables, tax tracking, and banking integration.Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com
Customer communication
Customer tools include Text-To-Pay, built-in email, and 24/7 online booking.Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com
Digital inspections
Digital vehicle inspections provide vehicle-condition information to help technicians work faster and service advisors get more work approved.Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com
Operations
The software handles scheduling, inspections, estimates, invoicing, inventory, and parts and core returns.Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com
Parts and inventory
Parts and inventory tools include catalog lookups, vendor integrations, warranty handling, core tracking, and return management.Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com
Payment availability
Protractor Payments integrated signature and consumer financing are currently available only to shops in the United States.Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com
Payment security
The maker says its integrated payments are PCI compliant; transaction fees apply to integrated payments.Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com
Pricing limits
The pricing page says its prices apply to new customers or upgrades only, and Google Ads enablement excludes management fees and advertising budget.Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com
Reporting
Customizable dashboards and reports show sales, technician efficiency, deferred work, profitability, and other shop metrics.Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com
Support and training
Support includes live chat, FAQs, troubleshooting guides, and in-product access to support by email, phone, or Zoom; training resources include classes and on-demand videos.Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com

Plans and prices

CRM + Online Service Scheduler $249 a month $249/MO Customer communication · Service reminders and follow-ups · Targeted retention offers · Integrated online scheduling Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com
Core $399 a month Monthly; annual option $359/mo, billed annually Integrated accounting · Epicor Parts & Labor Guides · Parts inventory · Linear parts and labor matrices · Integrated payments · Basic digital vehicle inspection · Parts return and warranty tracking Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com
Performance $599 a month Monthly; annual option $539/mo, billed annually Core features · Advanced digital vehicle inspections from AutoServe1 · Upgraded VIN scanner · Custom inspection checklist Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com
Prestige $1,099 a month Monthly; annual option $989/mo, billed annually Core features · Digital marketing suite · Website · Marketing ROI dashboard · SEO content · Google Ads enablement · Call tracking · eCommerce Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com
Elite $1,299 a month Monthly; annual option $1,169/mo, billed annually Shop management · Advanced digital inspections · Digital marketing suite · Upgraded VIN scanner · Custom inspection checklist Read 30 Sep 2026 · protractorsoftware.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Handles scheduling, estimates, invoicing and inspections.
  • Accounting includes a general ledger and banking integration.
  • Custom reports show technician efficiency and profitability.
  • Parts tools include warranty handling and returns.
  • Online booking is available 24/7.

Limits

  • No free plan; shop-management pricing starts at $399/mo.
  • Integrated payment transaction fees apply.
  • Signature and consumer financing are limited to U.S. shops.
  • Prices apply to new customers or upgrades only.

Who it suits

Protractor suits aftermarket repair shops that need scheduling, repair workflow, inventory and accounting tools in one system. Its listed plans include options for customer communications as well as shop management.

Verdict

Protractor combines shop operations, accounting, parts and customer communication features for repair businesses. Check the plan price, transaction fees and U.S.-only payment availability against your shop's needs.

Where Specifiction places it

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