Auto repair shop management software usually costs between $50 and $300+ per month, depending on the features and the number of users. Garage starts at $39/month.
If you’re shopping for auto repair shop software, the first question is almost always the same: what is this going to cost me every month? The honest answer is that it ranges a lot, from around $50/month for a basic setup to $300 or more for the big all-in-one platforms. Here’s what the market looks like in 2026, what actually drives the price, and where Garage lands.
Auto repair shop software price ranges in 2026
Most shop management software falls into a few tiers:
– Entry level ($50 to $80/month): repair orders, estimates, invoicing, customer and vehicle history. Enough to run a small shop.
– Mid-tier ($100 to $200/month): adds inventory, scheduling, reporting, integrations, and more users. This is where most of the well-known platforms sit.
– Premium / enterprise ($250 to $500+/month): built for multi-bay or multi-location shops, with advanced reporting, labor guides, and parts ordering built in.
A few also use per-user pricing or tack on a setup fee, which can push the real monthly cost well past the sticker price.
What drives auto repair software pricing
Four things move the number more than anything else:
– Number of users. Many platforms use per-seat pricing, so a shop with a few techs on the system pays more.
– Features. Repair orders and estimates alone are cheap. Add inventory, POS, accounting, and marketing and the price climbs.
– Setup and onboarding fees. Some charge a one-time fee (sometimes hundreds of dollars) just to get started.
– Contracts. Annual contracts often lock you in for 12 months, whether the software fits or not.
Before you compare two prices, make sure you’re comparing the same thing: users included, features included, and whether there’s a setup fee or a contract behind the sticker price.
How much does Garage cost?
Garage keeps it clear, with two monthly plans and no contract:
– Essential ($39/month): repair orders, estimates, invoicing, VIN scanner, vehicle history, and basic reporting. Built for a solo or small shop.
– Premium ($69/month): everything in Essential, plus up to 7 users, POS and inventory, technical reports with photos, scheduling, employee commissions, and advanced reporting.
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What’s included in each plan
Both plans cover the core a shop runs on: repair orders, estimates, customer and vehicle history by VIN or license plate, scheduling, technical reports with photos, and the customer-facing app. Essential (up to 3 users) covers a shop that’s getting started or running lean. Premium (up to 7 users) adds POS and inventory, employee commissions, cash-flow reporting, cost-vs-profit reporting, and cloud backup for a shop with a team. See everything Garage includes.
Is shop software worth the money?
Here’s the math most shops skip. One lost repair order, one part that walked off the shelf, or one customer who never came back already costs more than a month of software. Affordable shop software pays for itself by tightening up what leaks through paper and spreadsheets today, and it makes the shop look more professional to your customers at the same time.
If you’re still deciding whether you need software at all, we broke that down in spreadsheet vs. software for your auto repair shop.
Frequently asked questions
How much does auto repair shop software cost?
Most platforms run from about $50/month for a basic setup to $300+ for full all-in-one systems. Garage starts at $39/month for Essential and $69 for Premium, with no contract.
Is there a setup or onboarding fee?
Not with Garage. There’s no setup fee and no implementation cost. You pay only the monthly plan you choose.
Is there a contract or long-term commitment?
No. Garage is month to month. Use it as long as you want and cancel anytime, with no penalty.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. You get 7 days free, with no credit card required.
What’s the difference between Essential and Premium?
Essential ($39) covers the core for a small shop: up to 3 users, repair orders, estimates, scheduling, customers, reporting, and technical reports with photos. Premium ($69) adds POS and inventory, employee commissions, cash-flow reporting, and cost-vs-profit reporting for a shop with a team.
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