| Price from | $199/mo | $249/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 5 |
| Spec score · Auto Repair Shop Software | 8.6 (#1) | 7.5 (#8) |
| Spec score · Garage Management software | 8.6 (#3) | 7.6 (#11) |
| Spec score · Automotive Repair Software | 8.6 (#7) | 7.5 (#26) |
| Spec score · Repair Shop Software | 8.6 (#5) | 7.5 (#12) |
| API | Shop Boss exposes a REST API returning JSON for customers, vehicles, repair orders, appointments, employees, parts, suppliers, quotes, inspections, and related records. | The Pro plan lists API Connections among its included features. |
| Digital inspections | BOSS Inspect lets technicians perform inspections on phones or tablets, send reports, retain records, and show customers recommended repairs. | Its Digital Vehicle Experience supports digital vehicle inspections with photos, videos, and notes shared with customers. |
| Headquarters | 2035 Lakeside Center Way, Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37922, United States | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Integrations | The product advertises parts and labor-guide integrations, DVI connections to guides/parts/inventory, tire ordering, CARFAX, Kukui, and EService Intelligence connections. | Shop-Ware says it integrates with parts providers including PartsTech, WORLDPAC, RepairLink, Nexpart, and MyPlaceforParts, and supports QuickBooks Online syncing. |
| Product | Shop Boss is auto shop management software for repair businesses, with tools for running shop operations in one place. | Shop-Ware is cloud-based automotive repair shop management software designed for the automotive aftermarket. |
| Target customers | The company describes its users as auto repair, collision, heavy duty truck, RV, tire, and powersports or marine repair shops, as well as fleet management services. | Shop-Ware says it is built for independent auto repair shops, family-owned garages, and multi-shop organizations. |
