GEM-CAR vs ManageAutoShop
GEM-CAR
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| Figure | GEM-CAR | ManageAutoShop |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $149/mo | $83.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Automotive Repair Software | 9.0 (#4) | 7.9 (#15) |
| Founded | 2001 | 2022 |
| Integrations | The product brochure lists integrations with Mitchell, ALLDATA, Identifix, Shopify, WooCommerce, Mailchimp, Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo. | 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 quantities, kits, minimum and maximum thresholds, returns and barcode scans. | Shelf inventory tracks shop stock such as oil, filters, and brake pads, and job recipes record stock usage. |
| Support | GEM-CAR provides a Help Center, ticket submission, GEM-ACADEMY training, remote support and a system-status page. | The maker offers phone and email support from a specialist; annual accounts receive priority support. |
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In their own words
GEM-CAR
GEM-CAR is automotive repair-shop management software covering work orders, inspections, invoicing, inventory, scheduling and point of sale. Its cloud edition, GEM-CAR Cloud V16, provides real-time access to work orders, scheduling, invoicing and inventory from connected devices. The cloud product also includes online scheduling, VIN decoding and more than 100 reports. V16 lists automatic VIN reading, supplier-invoice analysis, in-interface support, 140 new GEM-LINK supplier connections and an automated pricing matrix. The locally installed V14 desktop edition stores data locally and does not depend on internet access. GEM-CAR provides controls for user permissions and access to functions and add-ons, along with a history of changes. Listed integrations include Mitchell, ALLDATA, Identifix, Shopify, WooCommerce, Mailchimp, Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo. Connected PCs, Macs, iOS devices and Android devices are supported. Plans are I Standard at $149 a month, II Premium at $299 a month and III Elite at $379 a month. A 30-day cloud trial is offered without a credit card. GEM-CAR also targets heavy-duty truck centers, boat stores, bicycle repair workshops, tire shops and transmission repair centers.
ManageAutoShop
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