GaragePlug vs ManageAutoShop
GaragePlug
garageplug.comManageAutoShop
manageautoshop.comSide by side
| Figure | GaragePlug | ManageAutoShop |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $199.99/mo | $83.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Spec score · Automotive Repair Software | 8.9 (#5) | 7.9 (#15) |
| Integrations | The product listing says feedback integrates with Google Business Profile and vendor contacts can be reached through SMS, email, and WhatsApp. | The pricing page lists QuickBooks integration for syncing invoices; the features page describes automatic Google review requests using the shop’s Google Business Profile link. |
| Inventory | Inventory tools track spare parts, provide low-stock alerts, and support barcode scanning. | Shelf inventory tracks shop stock such as oil, filters, and brake pads, and job recipes record stock usage. |
| Support | SoftwareWorld lists email, phone, chat, knowledge base, and FAQ/forum support, plus live online, webinar, documentation, and video training. | The maker offers phone and email support from a specialist; annual accounts receive priority support. |
Plans
GaragePlug
- GEAR0 Monthly Plan$199.99 a month
- GEAR1 Monthly Plan$299.99 a month
- GEAR2 Monthly Plan$399.99 a month
- Custom network quotePriced on request
- Custom quotePriced on request
In their own words
GaragePlug
GaragePlug is a cloud platform for auto repair workshops and detailing centers. It organizes workshop workflows and appointments, digital job cards, e-invoicing, inspections, estimate approvals, parts inventory, technician time tracking, and vehicle history. Teams can send quotes, invoices, inspection reports, service updates, and payment reminders by SMS, email, or WhatsApp. Customers can use a branded app, web booking, self-check-in, and service reminders. Dashboards report on revenue, sales, inventory, technicians, multiple outlets, and other business metrics. Gia, its AI advisor, answers calls around the clock, books or reschedules visits, handles service-status calls, and can transfer calls to staff. GaragePlug runs on Android, iOS, and the web, including desktops, laptops, smartphones, and tablets. The company lists onboarding, training, live support, in-platform chat, and online and video training. It is paid, with pricing on request and no free plan; a seven-day free trial is available.
ManageAutoShop
ManageAutoShop has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.