Mitchell 1 Manager SE vs Smart Workshop

Mitchell 1 Manager SE is shop management software for independent repair shops serving autos and light-duty trucks. It organizes estimates and invoices, parts catalogs, mobile vehicle inspections, appointments, tasks, and reporting. Job View groups labor and parts into jobs, tracks profitability, and supports job-specific discounts; ProDemand repair information can supply labor and parts details for estimates. The Scheduler handles day, week, month, or custom date ranges, with drag-and-drop appointment and resource assignment. More than 180 reports and dashboards cover measures including revenue, repair order profit, parts ordering, and technician efficiency. The software uses a hybrid-cloud model, storing shop data locally and in the cloud in real time, and Manager SE Connection backs up shop management data to a secure cloud location daily. Optional features include payment processing, digital inspections, and text messaging. Pricing is available on request. Version 9.x requires Windows 10 version 22H2 or higher; Windows 11 64-bit is recommended, and Apple Silicon is not supported.

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