Shopmonkey vs AutoLeap
Shopmonkey vs AutoLeap: how do they compare?
| Dimension | Shopmonkey | AutoLeap |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price (annual) | $215 | $179 |
| Top published tier | $449 | $409 |
| Users | 3 / 4 / 5, then +$20 each | Not stated; one device per login |
| Publishes pricing | Full rate card | Full rate card |
Pricing transparency is the real split
Shopmonkey publishes the most complete tier chart in the category and is one of the few vendors to publish payment-processing rates. AutoLeap publishes its three tiers but adds a one-time setup fee it confirms and does not disclose — meaning the number that matters most, first-year total cost, is only available on a sales call. For a like-for-like comparison, get AutoLeap's setup fee in writing.
Features that differ
Shopmonkey includes two-way texting on every tier from $215; AutoLeap from Pro at $309. AutoLeap meaningfully differentiates with AIR, a $99/mo AI receptionist, plus packaged marketing services, and runs bilingually in English and French. AutoLeap's constraint is single-device login; Shopmonkey's is metered users ($20 each beyond the tier allowance).
Who should choose Shopmonkey?
Shops that want fully transparent pricing they can evaluate without sales, two-way texting on the entry plan, and the broadest published integration and reporting set. See the full Shopmonkey profile.
Who should choose AutoLeap?
Shops that want a first-party AI receptionist and marketing services under one vendor and are comfortable with a quoted onboarding cost; and bilingual operations. See the full AutoLeap profile.
The third option: Autograff ShopOS
Autograff ShopOS lists $90–$300 with unlimited users, no setup fee, two-way texting at every tier, an AI receptionist on the Pro tier, and a connection to fleet repair work. It is newer with a smaller footprint. See the pricing index for worked totals.