Best Automotive Repair Software in 2026
Updated
In short: GetAFix is ranked #1 of 33 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Shopmonkey and Workshop Software. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Workshop Software at A$8.25/mo.
Running a repair shop means keeping inspections, estimates, parts and technician work connected. Compare digital inspections and estimate approvals with work order management, parts inventory and technician time tracking to see how each option aligns with your workflow. Vehicle history adds another point to consider, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help you weigh costs. The ranking opens with GetAFix, Shopmonkey and Workshop Software, followed by GEM-CAR and ARI. Tekmetric, Mitchell 1 Manager SE and R.O. Writer are also among the first entries, giving you several options to assess against the tasks your shop needs to coordinate.
33 automotive repair software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Work order management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GetAFix | 8.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 2 | Shopmonkey | 8.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $239/mo | No | 215 /mo | Yes | View |
| 3 | Workshop Software | 8.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | A$8.25/mo | No | 149 /mo | Yes | View |
| 4 | GEM-CAR | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $149/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 5 | ARI | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $33.33/mo | No | 33.33 /mo | Yes | View |
| 6 | Tekmetric | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $199/mo | No | 179 /mo | Yes | View |
| 7 | Mitchell 1 Manager SE | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 8 | R.O. Writer | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 9 |  AutoLeap | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 10 | Shop Boss | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 179 /mo | Yes | View |
| 11 |  Protractor | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $249/mo | No | 399 /mo | Yes | View |
| 12 |  Torque360 | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 89.99 /mo | Yes | View |
| 13 |  ROADe | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 150 /mo | Yes | View |
| 14 |  Shop-Ware | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 279 /mo | Yes | View |
| 15 |  Bay-Master | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 16 |  Shop Controller | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 17 |  ShopKey Shop Management | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 18 |  GaragePlug | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 19 |  LxCars | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 20 |  Repair360 | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 21 | Auto Repair Manager | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 325 /mo | Yes | View |
| 22 |  Fullbay | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 188 /mo | — | View |
| 23 |  LANKAR | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 99 /mo | Yes | View |
| 24 |  OpenAuto | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 25 |  Carstio | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
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Questions about this list
Which automotive repair software is ranked first on Inferse?
GetAFix is ranked #1 of 33 with a score of 8.3. Shopmonkey is second and Workshop Software third.
How many of these have a free plan?
0 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Workshop Software has the lowest first paid tier we found: A$8.25/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.