Carsu vs Workshop Software
Carsu
carsu.com
Workshop Software
workshopsoftware.comSide by side
| Figure | Carsu | Workshop Software |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €29.90/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 9 |
| Spec score · Automobile Workshop Software | 9.1 (#1) | 8.3 (#4) |
| Spec score · Automotive Repair Software | 9.0 (#2) | 8.3 (#9) |
| Headquarters | Ermelo, Netherlands | Suite 2305, 4 Daydream St, Warriewood NSW Australia 2102 |
| Purpose | Carsu is cloud-based workshop management software for car garages, tyre shops, fast-fitters, and motorcycle workshops. | Workshop Software is cloud-based garage management software for automotive and mechanical repair workshops. |
| Rating on G2 | 5 out of 5 from 1 review | 4.1 out of 5 from 7 reviews |
| Service reminders | Automatic MOT, service, and tyre-change reminders can be sent over WhatsApp or Viber with a booking link. | Automated service, registration or MOT reminders can be sent to customers depending on region. |
| Support | Carsu advertises customer support in the customer’s language through chat or phone, along with guided onboarding and data migration. | Plans list email and phone support, getting-started training, a knowledge base, and live chat; Platinum also lists priority support and a personal account manager. |
| What it does | Carsu is cloud workshop-management software for independent automotive, motorcycle and tyre businesses, combining scheduling, jobs, estimates, invoicing, customer records and messaging. | Cloud workshop-management software handles repair businesses from online booking through invoicing, customer communications, inventory and reporting. |
Plans
Workshop Software
- Silver (AUD, monthly)A$119 a month
- Gold (AUD, monthly)A$149 a month
- Silver$169 a month
- Gold$199 a month
- Platinum (AUD, monthly)A$249 a month
- Platinum$299 a month
- Silver (AUD, yearly)A$1,188 a year
- Gold (AUD, yearly)A$1,428 a year
- Platinum (AUD, yearly)A$2,388 a year
In their own words
Carsu
Carsu is cloud-based workshop management software for car garages, tyre shops, fast-fitters, and motorcycle workshops. Its agenda supports appointments, job assignment, workload balancing, and real-time job status; the Workboard helps teams allocate jobs to technicians and follow progress. Users can create reusable job templates and estimates. A website booking widget sends appointment requests to the agenda for confirmation. WhatsApp Business, Viber, SMS, and email support customer updates, confirmations, and reminders, including automatic MOT, service, and tyre-change reminders with booking links. The European-market tyre catalogue includes product images and EPREL label data, while full inventory management is described as coming soon. Reporting includes dashboards and exportable reports, with performance tracking by workshop, technician, or service type. Carsu is available on web, iOS, and Android and requires no installation or IT staff. Starter costs €29.90 a month, billed monthly, excluding VAT; Pro costs €59.90 a month, billed monthly, excluding VAT. Annual billing offers 17% savings. Carsu is headquartered in Ermelo, Netherlands.
Workshop Software
Workshop Software is cloud-based management software for automotive and mechanical repair workshops. Its dashboard brings job progress, stock, quotes, staff allocation, and invoicing into view. Customers can book through the workshop’s online system, while the mobile app supports bookings, jobs, photos, videos, work hours, and inspections. Paperless vehicle inspections can send findings and costs to customers’ smartphones for approval. Inventory tools track stock levels and reorders; supplier management covers orders, invoices, and payments. Listed integrations include Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, Burson EzyParts, Repco Navigator Pro, and WorkshopData. The software runs on Android, iOS, and web. Pricing lists Silver, Gold, and Platinum plans, with monthly options at 119.00 AUD, 149.00 AUD, and 249.00 AUD respectively, plus GST. The pricing note lists service from $149/mo (annual) and a 14-day trial; there is no free plan. Integrated payments are available only in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA. The Workshop API is available on Platinum and can be managed only by admin users.