LANKAR vs R.O. Writer
LANKAR
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R.O. Writer
info.rowriter.comSide by side
| Figure | LANKAR | R.O. Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $99/mo | $199/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Automotive Software | 7.9 (#9) | 8.2 (#4) |
| Spec score · Automotive Repair Software | 8.0 (#12) | 8.3 (#8) |
| Digital inspections | Digital vehicle inspections can be performed from a phone, tablet, or desktop, with photos and video attached to findings. | The DVI Suite sends inspection findings, recommendations, pictures, and videos to customers. |
| Integrations | The terms mention integrations such as POS, parts catalogs, payroll, and messaging, but do not name specific providers. | The maker lists partners across accounting, payments, marketing, parts, repair guides and tires, including QuickBooks, Global Payments, CARFAX, AutoVitals, O’Reilly, NAPA, ALLDATA and Identifix. |
| Inventory | LANKAR tracks parts, stock, and core charges in real time and supports pricing by sales class. | The product manages inventory and purchase orders and supports matrix pricing and multiple price levels. |
| Purpose | LANKAR is all-in-one management software for automotive repair shops, combining work orders, invoicing, accounting, inventory, inspections, scheduling, tire storage, technician tracking, and CRM. | RO Writer is shop management software for auto repair shops, covering job tracking, parts sourcing, and customer communication. |
| Support and training | The subscription includes live online training and phone technical support, and free online training classes can be scheduled. | Support includes phone and email during stated weekday and Saturday hours, customer-portal assistance, webinars, videos, in-person or virtual onboarding and data migration. |
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R.O. Writer
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