Best Automotive Repair Software in 2026
Updated
In short: GEM-CAR is ranked #1 of 33 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of GetAFix and R.O. Writer. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Workshop Software at A$8.25/mo.
Automotive repair software supports the day-to-day work of managing service jobs in a repair shop. Compared on digital inspections and estimate approvals, the entries can be weighed for how they cover customer-facing steps. Work order management, parts inventory, and technician time tracking offer additional ways to assess fit with shop operations, while vehicle history may matter when reviewing service records. Consider free-plan availability and the paid-from price alongside these capabilities. ARI, GEM-CAR, and GetAFix are among the options shown. Compare the criteria with the tasks your shop needs to coordinate, from documenting an inspection to keeping work orders, parts, and technician time organized.
33 automotive repair software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 GEM-CAR iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$149/mo Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 2 GetAFix iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9 Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 3 R.O. Writer iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8$199/mo Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 4 Tekmetric iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7$199/mo Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 5 Shopmonkey iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$239/mo Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 6 ARI iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$33.33/mo Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 7 Workshop Software iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5A$8.25/mo Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 8 ShopKey Shop Management iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0 Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 9 Protractor iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$249/mo Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 10 Mitchell 1 Manager SE No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 11 AutoServe1 iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$399/mo Digital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 12 CCC ONE Repair Workflow iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Work order management: Yes
- 13 Mitchell RepairCenter iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Work order management: Yes
- 14 AutoLeap No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 15 Shop Boss No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 16 Torque360 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 17 ROADe No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 18 Shop-Ware No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 19 Bay-Master No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 20 Shop Controller No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2 Work order management: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 21 GaragePlug No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 22 Repair360 No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 23 Auto Repair Manager No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7 Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
- 24 Fullbay No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6
- 25 LANKAR No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Work order management: YesDigital inspections: YesEstimate approvals: Yes
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which automotive repair software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
GEM-CAR is ranked #1 of 33 with a score of 8.9. GetAFix is second and R.O. Writer 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 mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.