AI & software tools for auto repair shops
22 tools across 6 categories. Every price links to its source, marked vendor or third-party. Last checked 2026-10-13. No affiliate links.
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Shop management
Tekmetric
Start $199/mo ($179/mo annual); Grow $349 ($309); Scale $439 ($409). Add-ons: Multi-shop +$70, Tire +$39, Marketing +$345 per shop/mo.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Start $199/mo ($179/mo annual); Grow $349 ($309); Scale $439 ($409). Add-ons: Multi-shop +$70, Tire +$39, Marketing +$345 per shop/mo.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Shopmonkey
$239/mo ($215 annual); Clever $399 ($359); Genius $499 ($449). Add-ons: CRM Essentials $349 ($314), Bookkeeping $99 ($89).
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
$239/mo ($215 annual); Clever $399 ($359); Genius $499 ($449). Add-ons: CRM Essentials $349 ($314), Bookkeeping $99 ($89).
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Shop-Ware (with AutoWrite AI)
Listed from $279/mo on Capterra (vendor price not checked). AutoWrite included on Pro, Master and Ultimate+ plans.
Source: vendor + third-party price · checked 2026-10-13
Listed from $279/mo on Capterra (vendor price not checked). AutoWrite included on Pro, Master and Ultimate+ plans.
Source: vendor + third-party price · checked 2026-10-13
Autoflow
Communication $249.99/mo, Inspection $349.99, Innovation $429.99 (10% off annual). AI-Enhanced Tech Notes add-on $10/mo; no contracts.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Communication $249.99/mo, Inspection $349.99, Innovation $429.99 (10% off annual). AI-Enhanced Tech Notes add-on $10/mo; no contracts.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
AutoLeap
Essentials $199/mo ($179 annual); Pro $349 ($309); Elite $449; one-time setup fee.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Essentials $199/mo ($179 annual); Pro $349 ($309); Elite $449; one-time setup fee.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Phone & AI receptionist
AutoOps Pro (by Steer)
$80/mo per location add-on to a Steer plan (included in Ultimate).
Source: vendor + trade press · checked 2026-10-13
$80/mo per location add-on to a Steer plan (included in Ultimate).
Source: vendor + trade press · checked 2026-10-13
AutoLeap AIR
$99/month per AutoLeap pricing page (AutoLeap subscription required).
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
$99/month per AutoLeap pricing page (AutoLeap subscription required).
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
AgentZap
Starter $109/mo; Professional $295/mo; Multi-Location $899/mo (150–1,500 minutes). Third-party reports a $499 setup fee.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Starter $109/mo; Professional $295/mo; Multi-Location $899/mo (150–1,500 minutes). Third-party reports a $499 setup fee.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Goodcall
Starter $79/mo (100 unique customers, then 79¢); Growth $129 (500, then 26¢); Scale $299 (2,000, then 15¢). No per-minute charges.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Starter $79/mo (100 unique customers, then 79¢); Growth $129 (500, then 26¢); Scale $299 (2,000, then 15¢). No per-minute charges.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Smith.ai AI Receptionist
Free: 25 calls/mo then $3/call; Pro from $150/mo (75 calls), with 150- and 300-call tiers; Enterprise $500/mo (300 calls). Month-to-month.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Free: 25 calls/mo then $3/call; Pro from $150/mo (75 calls), with 150- and 300-call tiers; Enterprise $500/mo (300 calls). Month-to-month.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
TorQi
From $900/mo + $1,999–$2,500 setup (1,000 min included; $0.75/min overage). Higher tiers from $1,500 and $3,500/mo.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
From $900/mo + $1,999–$2,500 setup (1,000 min included; $0.75/min overage). Higher tiers from $1,500 and $3,500/mo.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Customer communication
Estimates & notes
Shop Boss (ProNotes AI)
Gold $199/mo ($179 annual); Platinum $349 ($314), includes AI ProNotes; Premier $449 ($404); Premier Plus $649 ($584).
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Gold $199/mo ($179 annual); Platinum $349 ($314), includes AI ProNotes; Premier $449 ($404); Premier Plus $649 ($584).
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Shop Commander
Software $0 (vendor says every feature, every user). Phone usage: 1.5¢/min inbound, 2¢/min outbound, $3/mo per number.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Software $0 (vendor says every feature, every user). Phone usage: 1.5¢/min inbound, 2¢/min outbound, $3/mo per number.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
tekDrive AI
All tools $299.95/mo, no long-term contracts (vendor).
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
All tools $299.95/mo, no long-term contracts (vendor).
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Marketing & reviews
Broadly AI Workforce
$799/mo; vendor says no setup or per-user fees.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
$799/mo; vendor says no setup or per-user fees.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
KUKUI
À la carte: Websites $399, Marketing $399, Text Connect $257, Social $79, Yext NAP $49, AI Call Insights $79 per month; bundles priced on request. 12-month agreement. Software Advice lists from $499/mo.
Source: vendor + third-party · checked 2026-10-13
À la carte: Websites $399, Marketing $399, Text Connect $257, Social $79, Yext NAP $49, AI Call Insights $79 per month; bundles priced on request. 12-month agreement. Software Advice lists from $499/mo.
Source: vendor + third-party · checked 2026-10-13
Podium
Price on request (third-party estimates of ~$399–$599/mo are not vendor-confirmed).
Source: third-party · checked 2026-10-13
Price on request (third-party estimates of ~$399–$599/mo are not vendor-confirmed).
Source: third-party · checked 2026-10-13
Diagnostics
WrenchLane
Free (1 diagnostic/day); paid $19, $79, $195 per month per workshop; 14-day trial.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Free (1 diagnostic/day); paid $19, $79, $195 per month per workshop; 14-day trial.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
MECH AI
Free (ad-supported); DIY $7.99/mo; Mechanic $19.99/mo; Autoshop $59.99/mo ($499.99/yr). Shop Manager pilot priced individually.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Free (ad-supported); DIY $7.99/mo; Mechanic $19.99/mo; Autoshop $59.99/mo ($499.99/yr). Shop Manager pilot priced individually.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Mastertech.ai
Shop Standard $199/mo (30-day trial; 200 unique vehicles/mo, $0.75 per extra). Custom tier on request. Acquired by AutoVitals in 2026.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Shop Standard $199/mo (30-day trial; 200 unique vehicles/mo, $0.75 per extra). Custom tier on request. Acquired by AutoVitals in 2026.
Source: vendor · checked 2026-10-13
Identifix Direct-Hit
Reported: Pro $288/mo list or $199.20/mo annual (~4 users); Virtual Tech hotline +$59/mo (Solera store, Aug 2026, as reported by competitor WrenchLane).
Source: third-party (competitor) · checked 2026-10-13
Reported: Pro $288/mo list or $199.20/mo annual (~4 users); Virtual Tech hotline +$59/mo (Solera store, Aug 2026, as reported by competitor WrenchLane).
Source: third-party (competitor) · checked 2026-10-13
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