Mitchell 1 is a long-established name in automotive software. Strut is a modern Canadian-built option for shops focused on connected daily workflow.
Buyer focus
A focused page for buyers comparing practical software for real repair shop operations.
Modern web platform
Booking to payment
CRM included
CAD launch pricing
Modern workflow
Strut focuses on the operational loop that independent shops repeat every day: book the work, track the repair, invoice the customer, collect payment, and retain the history.
Canadian buyer
A shop comparing systems should understand total cost and setup path before committing. Strut's launch pricing is simple: $40 CAD/month for the full platform.
Selection
If estimating databases, legacy workflows, or specific integrations are mandatory, compare them directly. If connected shop operations are the priority, Strut is worth a demo.
Buying questions
Short answers to the questions shop owners usually ask before they book a walkthrough.
Strut Platform is $40 CAD/month for the full platform, including booking, scheduling, repair orders, invoices, payments, CRM, reporting, and multi-location controls.
Yes. Strut is built in Calgary for Canadian repair shops and is priced in Canadian dollars. It is designed around appointment booking, shop capacity, repair orders, invoices, customer records, and payment collection.
Strut can replace disconnected booking, CRM, invoicing, payment, and scheduling workflows for shops that do not depend on a specific legacy system feature.
Keep comparing
Compare Strut as a GEM-CAR alternative for Canadian shops that want connected booking, repair orders, CRM, invoicing, payments, and scheduling.
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