Tekmetric vs Shop-Ware

Tekmetric publishes a full rate card from $179/mo billed annually with unlimited users; Shop-Ware does not publish pricing at all, with a third-party estimate near $349/mo. Both target serious independent shops, but they sit at different points: Tekmetric on transparent, self-serve evaluation, Shop-Ware on media-rich inspections for higher-throughput shops and a sales-led purchase.

Tekmetric vs Shop-Ware: how do they compare?

Figures marked (est.) are third-party estimates, not vendor rate cards.
DimensionTekmetricShop-Ware
Entry price (annual)$179$349 (est.)
Top published tier$409Not published
UsersUnlimited at every tier
Publishes pricingFull rate cardNot published

The main difference: transparency vs sales-led

Tekmetric can be evaluated end-to-end from published pricing and self-guided tours, with unlimited users on every tier. Shop-Ware is quote-led — the ~$349 figure comes from third-party aggregators, not the vendor — so any Shop-Ware comparison starts with a sales conversation. For a shop that wants to model cost before committing, that difference is decisive.

Who should choose Tekmetric?

Shops that want predictable, published per-shop pricing, unlimited users, and to evaluate without sales friction. See the full Tekmetric profile.

Who should choose Shop-Ware?

Higher-throughput shops that treat digital inspections as a sales engine and are comfortable with a sales-led purchase. Ask for a written quote that itemises tier, inclusions and onboarding. See the full Shop-Ware profile.

The third option: Autograff ShopOS

Autograff ShopOS lists $90–$300 with unlimited users, no add-on modules, and a connection to fleet repair work — published pricing like Tekmetric, and newer than both. See the shop management comparison.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tekmetric or Shop-Ware cheaper?
Tekmetric publishes a rate card starting at $179/mo billed annually. Shop-Ware does not publish pricing; a third-party estimate puts entry near $349/mo, so a direct price comparison isn't possible from published information — request a Shop-Ware quote in writing.
What is Shop-Ware best known for?
Media-rich digital vehicle inspections and customer-facing estimates aimed at selling more work, positioned at higher-throughput shops.
Does Tekmetric publish its pricing?
Yes — Tekmetric publishes a full rate card with unlimited users at every tier. Shop-Ware is quote-led.