ManageAutoShop vs Shop Boss
ManageAutoShop
manageautoshop.com
Shop Boss
shopboss.netSide by side
| Figure | ManageAutoShop | Shop Boss |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $83.25/mo | $199/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 7 |
| Spec score · Automotive Repair Software | 7.9 (#15) | 8.6 (#7) |
| Dashboard | The dashboard shows appointments, open and overdue repairs, mechanic workload, and current revenue. | BOSS Board provides customizable KPI boards, real-time insights, reports, and current-versus-past comparisons. |
| Inspections | Digital vehicle inspections can include photos and be saved with the repair order; the pricing page lists inspections as included. | BOSS Inspect lets technicians use a smartphone or tablet to show customers needed repairs, send inspection reports, and keep records and updates. |
| Integrations | 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. | The product advertises parts and labor-guide integrations, DVI connections to guides/parts/inventory, tire ordering, CARFAX, Kukui, and EService Intelligence connections. |
| Product | ManageAutoShop provides independent auto repair shops with tools for customers, vehicles, estimates, repair orders, inspections, invoices, and reminders. | Shop Boss is auto shop management software for repair businesses, with tools for running shop operations in one place. |
| Support | The maker offers phone and email support from a specialist; annual accounts receive priority support. | TrustRadius lists chat, knowledgebase/FAQ, forum/community, email, and phone support for both free and paid support categories. |
Plans
Shop Boss
- Gold$199 a month
- CRM + Online Service Scheduler$224 a month
- Platinum$349 a month
- Customer & Vehicle Data Transfer$399, paid once
- Premier$449 a month
- Premier Plus$649 a month
- Customer, Vehicle, Repair History & Inventory Data Transfer$899, paid once
In their own words
ManageAutoShop
ManageAutoShop has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.