# Shop AI Weekly

> Independent weekly newsletter and directory of AI and software tools for independent auto repair shop owners. Plain English, sourced prices, no affiliate links. Prices last checked 2026-10-13.

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## Tools
- [Tekmetric](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/tekmetric/): Shop management. Start $199/mo ($179/mo annual); Grow $349 ($309); Scale $439 ($409). Add-ons: Multi-shop +$70, Tire +$39, Marketing +$345 per shop/mo.
- [Shopmonkey](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/shopmonkey/): Shop management. $239/mo ($215 annual); Clever $399 ($359); Genius $499 ($449). Add-ons: CRM Essentials $349 ($314), Bookkeeping $99 ($89).
- [Shop-Ware (with AutoWrite AI)](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/shop-ware/): Shop management. Listed from $279/mo on Capterra (vendor price not checked). AutoWrite included on Pro, Master and Ultimate+ plans.
- [Autoflow](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/autoflow/): Shop management. Communication $249.99/mo, Inspection $349.99, Innovation $429.99 (10% off annual). AI-Enhanced Tech Notes add-on $10/mo; no contracts.
- [AutoLeap](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/autoleap/): Shop management. Essentials $199/mo ($179 annual); Pro $349 ($309); Elite $449; one-time setup fee.
- [Shop Boss (ProNotes AI)](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/shop-boss/): Estimates & notes. Gold $199/mo ($179 annual); Platinum $349 ($314), includes AI ProNotes; Premier $449 ($404); Premier Plus $649 ($584).
- [Shop Commander](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/shop-commander/): Estimates & notes. Software $0 (vendor says every feature, every user). Phone usage: 1.5¢/min inbound, 2¢/min outbound, $3/mo per number.
- [tekDrive AI](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/tekdrive-ai/): Estimates & notes. All tools $299.95/mo, no long-term contracts (vendor).
- [Steer](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/steer/): Customer communication. Booking Tool $189/mo; Essentials $479/mo; Ultimate $629/mo.
- [AutoOps Pro (by Steer)](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/autoops-pro/): Phone & AI receptionist. $80/mo per location add-on to a Steer plan (included in Ultimate).
- [AutoLeap AIR](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/autoleap-air/): Phone & AI receptionist. $99/month per AutoLeap pricing page (AutoLeap subscription required).
- [AgentZap](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/agentzap/): Phone & AI receptionist. Starter $109/mo; Professional $295/mo; Multi-Location $899/mo (150–1,500 minutes). Third-party reports a $499 setup fee.
- [Goodcall](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/goodcall/): Phone & AI receptionist. Starter $79/mo (100 unique customers, then 79¢); Growth $129 (500, then 26¢); Scale $299 (2,000, then 15¢). No per-minute charges.
- [Smith.ai AI Receptionist](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/smith-ai/): Phone & 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.
- [TorQi](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/torqi/): Phone & AI receptionist. 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.
- [Broadly AI Workforce](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/broadly/): Marketing & reviews. $799/mo; vendor says no setup or per-user fees.
- [KUKUI](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/kukui/): Marketing & reviews. 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.
- [Podium](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/podium/): Marketing & reviews. Price on request (third-party estimates of ~$399–$599/mo are not vendor-confirmed).
- [WrenchLane](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/wrenchlane/): Diagnostics. Free (1 diagnostic/day); paid $19, $79, $195 per month per workshop; 14-day trial.
- [MECH AI](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/mech-ai/): Diagnostics. Free (ad-supported); DIY $7.99/mo; Mechanic $19.99/mo; Autoshop $59.99/mo ($499.99/yr). Shop Manager pilot priced individually.
- [Mastertech.ai](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/mastertech-ai/): Diagnostics. Shop Standard $199/mo (30-day trial; 200 unique vehicles/mo, $0.75 per extra). Custom tier on request. Acquired by AutoVitals in 2026.
- [Identifix Direct-Hit](https://shopaiweekly.com/tools/identifix-direct-hit/): Diagnostics. 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).