The Switch Most Auto Repair Shops
Keep Putting Off
Overpaying for your current shop management software? Get a modern, all-in-one platform that migrates your existing data for free and saves your shop $1,800/year.
No credit card required. No contract. $0 Setup fees.
Why Established Shops Make the Move
You're not a beginner. You've already invested in a shop management software — and something about it isn't working anymore.
Switch Without Losing a Single Day
G2 named ARI (Auto Repair Software) the Fastest to Implement shop software in 2026 — measured against every other tool in the category.
No credit card. No contract. Set up in minutes and explore the full platform before you commit.
Takes ~10 minutesBring your customers, vehicles, parts inventory, and vendors via CSV. Your history comes with you.
CSV import includedYour team learns as they go. Book a live demo with a real ARI rep — not a chatbot — anytime you need help.
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Book a call with our representative who will guide you and help you make the move to ARI.
Book a demoEverything Your Shop Needs — Actually Included
No add-on purchases. No feature paywalls. Every tool below is in ARI Pro at $39.99/mo.
Estimates → work orders → invoices in one flow. Canned jobs, labor templates, and parts markup built in.
Inspections with photos. Customers approve or decline online — no phone tag.
Send a link. Customer pays from their phone. Funds hit your account — no terminal needed.
Customers see estimates, approvals, and invoices — fewer calls, fewer texts.
Full service history per vehicle. Import your existing database via CSV.
Track stock levels, set reorder points. Import parts catalog via CSV.
All users included. Assign jobs, track time, control access — no per-seat fees.
Full two-way sync — invoices, clients, parts, expenses. No double entry.
Reviews requested via invoice and estimate. Grow your reputation automatically.
Appointment calendar with automated service reminders. Fill your bays, reduce no-shows.
How ARI Compares to the Rest
Same core workflow. A fraction of the cost. None of the contract headaches.
| ARI Pro ✦ | AutoLeap | Tekmetric | Shopmonkey | Mitchell1 | Shop-Ware | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $39.99/mo | $179+/mo | $179+/mo | $179+/mo | Contact sales | Contact sales |
| Contract required | ✓ None | Annual + 60-day notice | Monthly or annual | Monthly or annual | — | — |
| Setup / onboarding fee | ✓ $0 | ✕ Yes | Not stated | Not stated | — | — |
| Per-user / seat fee | ✓ None — flat rate | Not published | Not published | Not published | — | — |
| Free to start | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Estimates → ROs → Invoices | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital inspections (DVI) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client portal (online approvals) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Online payments | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Staff management (all users) | ✓ included | Varies | ✓ | Varies | — | — |
| QuickBooks integration | ✓ Full sync | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CSV data import | ✓ | Via onboarding | Via onboarding | Via onboarding | — | — |
| Live demo with a rep | ✓ Free | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Onboarding speed | 🏆 G2 Fastest 2026 | Weeks | Weeks | Weeks | — | — |
| ✦ ARI Pro — $39.99/mo. Competitor prices based on publicly listed entry tiers (Q1 2026). "—" = not publicly stated. Actual pricing may vary. | ||||||
Move the slider to your current monthly software bill and see the difference.
* Savings = (your current cost − $39.99) × 12. Estimate only. Actual savings vary.
What Shop Owners Say After Switching
As a one-man show — service writer, manager, and mechanic — I can build an invoice on my phone, send it, get a signature, and get paid.
"I switched from a well-known system and was happier right away: better price, invoice and estimate customization, and labor guides included."
"Comparable to other shop software at a fraction of the price. Support fixed issues quickly."
"After trying about six invoicing apps, this was the one: comprehensive and intuitive. The customer/work order/invoice flow is seamless."
"Affordable and powerful. The interface is solid and the AI labor guide is mostly accurate — lots of features for the price."
"Super easy to set up — we're in it all day. Support felt first-class, and the hands-on demo helped us get rolling fast."
"Most shop software was out of reach. ARI was affordable, did everything we needed, and the integrations made day-to-day simpler."
"Easy to use with a fair price, and support is quick when you need them."
"I'm a mobile mechanic — this saves me time and makes my work orders look professional, especially with a mobile printer."
"G2 named ARI fastest to implement for good reason — we wrote our first RO same day we created an account."
Real Questions From Shops Like Yours
The stuff that actually matters when you're moving from one system to another.
Can I bring my customer and vehicle history over?
How long does it actually take to get up and running?
Will my techs and service writers hate learning a new system?
Is there a contract or lock-in period?
Are there hidden fees for more staff or extra features?
Does it connect to QuickBooks?
What if I need help during the transition?
Create your account, import your data, and write your first RO — all today.
No contract. No setup fee. No seat fees.
No credit card required to get started.