Pricing guide
Auto Repair Shop Software Pricing: What Should Be Included?
The right pricing model is clear about what is included and what costs extra before your team depends on it.
- Guide topic
- auto repair shop software pricing
- Updated
True software cost stack
The invoice you see is only part of the operating cost.
Base
Subscription
Expansion
Add-ons
One-time
Launch
01 / Evaluation
Record the terms beside every price
Pricing review: October 5, 2026. Strut publishes this guide. Its live offer remains $49 CAD/month, subject to confirmation before purchase. Treat a quoted monthly equivalent on an annual contract differently from a cancel-any-month subscription.
- Record currency and whether taxes are included.
- Record commitment, renewal and cancellation terms.
- Price the required plan rather than the cheapest one.
Vendor pricing terms to capture
| Item | Published structure | Complete the quote |
|---|---|---|
| Strut | $49 CAD/month launch platform. | Shop-count terms, processing fees, setup and migration scope. |
| Tekmetric | Start / Grow / Scale / Enterprise; monthly and annual choices. | Currency, required tier and location add-ons. |
| Shopmonkey | Basic / Clever / Genius / Multi-Shop. | Currency, billing term and extra users. |
| AutoLeap | CAD and USD selector; monthly and annual terms. | Required plan and paid extensions. |
| ALLDATA Canada | Shop Manager CA$99/month, or CA$1,188/year. | Add required REPAIR or COLLISION subscription; this is not the complete cost. |
| GEM-CAR | Modular product offering. | Request written currency, term, modules and setup price. |
02 / Included workflow
Core shop operations should not be split into a maze
Shops should know whether booking, scheduling, repair orders, CRM, invoicing, payments, and reporting are included before they depend on the system. A low entry price can become misleading if normal shop work requires several upgrades.
- Ask which features are included in the exact plan you would buy.
- Confirm user, location, and invoice limits.
- Compare whether payment and CRM workflows are built in or bolted on.
Hidden-cost ledger
Annual-only discounts
Monthly price may change if you avoid annual commitment.
ContractAdd-on CRM
Customer follow-up, campaigns, or scheduler may be separate.
ExpansionImplementation
Data import, workflow setup, and training can change launch cost.
LaunchDisconnected tools
Calendar, invoice, payment, and spreadsheet tools still cost time.
Operational03 / Market context
Published pricing varies widely across platforms
AutoLeap and Shopmonkey publish tiered pricing pages with different packages, annual/monthly differences, and add-on structures. That is why a shop should compare the plan that actually matches its workflow, not only the lowest visible price.
- Write down the plan required for your actual must-have features.
- Include payment processing and texting assumptions.
- Separate owner-reporting needs from advisor daily workflow needs.
Pricing comparison worksheet
| Item | Cost line | Question to answer |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Which tier includes booking, jobs, invoices, payments, and CRM? | Is the listed price monthly, annual, CAD, or USD? |
| People | Are users or technicians limited? | What happens when you hire? |
| Locations | Is multi-location support included? | Is reporting centralized? |
| Data | Who imports customers and vehicles? | What does migration cost? |
04 / Strut pricing
Strut keeps the launch offer simple
Strut's launch pricing is $49 CAD/month for the platform: booking, scheduling, repair orders, invoices, online payments, CRM, reporting, and multi-location controls. Shops should still account for payment processing fees and any migration work specific to their data.
- $49 CAD/month launch pricing for the connected Strut platform.
- No separate invoice-only or CRM-only product maze.
- Best for shops that want cost clarity while replacing disconnected tools.
Buying questions
Clear answers for shop owners.
Short answers to the questions shop owners usually ask before they book a walkthrough.
How much does auto repair shop software cost?
Pricing varies by vendor, plan, users, locations, add-ons, and contract terms. Compare the total cost of the plan that includes your required workflow, not just the entry price.
What should be included in shop software pricing?
For many independent shops, core pricing should include booking, scheduling, repair orders, customer and vehicle records, invoicing, online payments, reporting, support, and a clear setup path.
How much is Strut?
Strut's launch pricing is $49 CAD/month for the platform, with booking, scheduling, repair orders, invoices, payments, CRM, reporting, and multi-location controls included.
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