# ARI (Auto Repair Software), AutoRepair Cloud vs Shop-Ware Comparison

| | ARI (Auto Repair Software) | AutoRepair Cloud | Shop-Ware | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 118 | 101 | 41 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (96.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (99.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (87.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial | $49.99 Per Month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### ARI (Auto Repair Software)

Pros:
- Ease of Use (52 reviews)
- Invoicing (32 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (10 reviews)
- Poor Navigation (9 reviews)

### AutoRepair Cloud

Pros:
- Features (39 reviews)
- Ease of Use (34 reviews)

Cons:
- Insufficient Information (18 reviews)
- Missing Features (18 reviews)

### Shop-Ware

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | ARI (Auto Repair Software) | AutoRepair Cloud | Shop-Ware | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (96 reviews) | 9.4 (36 reviews) | 9.4 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (98 reviews) | 9.7 (101 reviews) | 9.8 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (90 reviews) | 9.2 (100 reviews) | 8.7 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (42 reviews) | 9.2 (17 reviews) | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (90 reviews) | 9.2 (99 reviews) | 9.8 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.5 (41 reviews) | 9.7 (28 reviews) | 9.6 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.8 (97 reviews) | 9.6 (65 reviews) | 10.0 (28 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### ARI (Auto Repair Software)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Trial

Price: Free Trial

Description: Try out all features of the app for free. No payment nor credit card required!

Key Features:
- 5  Vehicles, Clients, 5 Invoices, 5 Inspections, 5 service reminders, and other items up to 5
- 24/7 live-chat support

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/ari-auto-repair-software/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### AutoRepair Cloud

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Mini

Price: $49.99 Per Month

Description: For 1 User

Key Features:
- Web, tablet and mobile apps
- Customers and vehicles management
- Labor time estimates

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autorepair-cloud/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Shop-Ware

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Heavy-Duty Repair

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ARI (Auto Repair Software)** | 8.7/10 | 23 |
| **AutoRepair Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **Shop-Ware** | N/A | N/A |

#### Shop Management

| Feature | ARI (Auto Repair Software) | AutoRepair Cloud | Shop-Ware | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Estimates and Invoicing** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Parts Purchasing** | 8.1 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Service Orders** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Labor Tracking** | 7.6 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Technician Tools

| Feature | ARI (Auto Repair Software) | AutoRepair Cloud | Shop-Ware | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Preventative Maintenance and Inspections** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Alerts** | 8.5 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Labor Times and Wire Diagrams** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customer Management

| Feature | ARI (Auto Repair Software) | AutoRepair Cloud | Shop-Ware | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Repair Updates** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Portal** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Auto Shop Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ARI (Auto Repair Software)** | 8.8/10 | 69 |
| **AutoRepair Cloud** | 9.6/10 | 95 |
| **Shop-Ware** | N/A | N/A |

#### Operations Management - Auto Shop Management

| Feature | ARI (Auto Repair Software) | AutoRepair Cloud | Shop-Ware | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Appointment Scheduling** | 8.5 (66 reviews) | 9.7 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management** | 8.1 (66 reviews) | 9.8 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | 8.8 (65 reviews) | 9.7 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI)** | 8.7 (64 reviews) | 9.5 (76 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Management** | 8.1 (60 reviews) | 9.2 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Customer Relationship Management - Auto Shop Management

| Feature | ARI (Auto Repair Software) | AutoRepair Cloud | Shop-Ware | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Reminders** | 8.8 (65 reviews) | 9.0 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing** | 7.9 (61 reviews) | 9.7 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **CRM** | 9.0 (64 reviews) | 9.7 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Financial Management - Auto Shop Management

| Feature | ARI (Auto Repair Software) | AutoRepair Cloud | Shop-Ware | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports and Analytics** | 8.5 (64 reviews) | 9.8 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Billing and Invoicing** | 9.3 (67 reviews) | 9.8 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Estimating** | 9.2 (67 reviews) | 9.7 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Auto Repair Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/auto-repair), [Auto Shop Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/auto-shop-management)

**Unique to ARI (Auto Repair Software) (1):** [Heavy-Duty Repair Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/heavy-duty-repair)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | ARI (Auto Repair Software) | AutoRepair Cloud | Shop-Ware | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 96.3% | 99.0% | 87.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 2.8% | 0% | 7.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0.9% | 1.0% | 5.0% | 

### By Industry

#### ARI (Auto Repair Software)

- **Automotive:** 84.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.0%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 2.0%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 2.0%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.0%
- **Consulting:** 1.0%
- **Wholesale:** 1.0%
- **Retail:** 1.0%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 1.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.0%
- **Other:** 2.0%

#### AutoRepair Cloud

- **Automotive:** 95.0%
- **Consumer Services:** 4.0%
- **Computer Games:** 1.0%

#### Shop-Ware

- **Automotive:** 95.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.5%
- **Internet:** 2.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to ARI (Auto Repair Software)

- [Shopmonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/shopmonkey/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (410 reviews)
- [AutoLeap](https://www.g2.com/products/autoleap/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (729 reviews)
- [Tekmetric](https://www.g2.com/products/tekmetric/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (481 reviews)
- [GaragePlug](https://www.g2.com/products/garageplug/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (36 reviews)
- [Fullbay](https://www.g2.com/products/fullbay/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [Alldata](https://www.g2.com/products/alldata/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Mitchell 1 Automotive Repair](https://www.g2.com/products/mitchell-1-automotive-repair/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [AutoFluent](https://www.g2.com/products/autofluent/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [Workshop Software](https://www.g2.com/products/workshop-software-workshop-software/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (7 reviews)
- [ShopView- Heavy Duty Repair Shop Management](https://www.g2.com/products/shopview-heavy-duty-repair-shop-management/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (34 reviews)

### Alternatives to AutoRepair Cloud

- [AutoLeap](https://www.g2.com/products/autoleap/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (729 reviews)
- [Tekmetric](https://www.g2.com/products/tekmetric/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (481 reviews)
- [Shopmonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/shopmonkey/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (410 reviews)
- [Fullbay](https://www.g2.com/products/fullbay/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [GaragePlug](https://www.g2.com/products/garageplug/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (36 reviews)
- [Shop Boss](https://www.g2.com/products/shop-boss/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (3 reviews)
- [Workshop Software](https://www.g2.com/products/workshop-software-workshop-software/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (7 reviews)
- [AutoVitals](https://www.g2.com/products/autovitals/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [Orderry](https://www.g2.com/products/orderry/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Mitchell 1 Automotive Repair](https://www.g2.com/products/mitchell-1-automotive-repair/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (21 reviews)

### Alternatives to Shop-Ware

- [AutoLeap](https://www.g2.com/products/autoleap/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (729 reviews)
- [Tekmetric](https://www.g2.com/products/tekmetric/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (481 reviews)
- [Shopmonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/shopmonkey/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (410 reviews)
- [Alldata](https://www.g2.com/products/alldata/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Fullbay](https://www.g2.com/products/fullbay/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [GaragePlug](https://www.g2.com/products/garageplug/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (36 reviews)
- [Mitchell 1 Automotive Repair](https://www.g2.com/products/mitchell-1-automotive-repair/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [CCC ONE](https://www.g2.com/products/ccc-intelligent-solutions-ccc-one/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [AutoFluent](https://www.g2.com/products/autofluent/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [identifix](https://www.g2.com/products/identifix/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (6 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### ARI (Auto Repair Software)

- Title: [What is ARI (Auto Repair Invoicing) used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ari-auto-repair-invoicing-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It's used for vehicle repair invoicing. But it does have some great features such as vehicle service history (provided by carfax), vehicle labor guides, and..."

### AutoRepair Cloud

No discussions available for this product.

### Shop-Ware

- Title: [Non-Standard Vins](https://www.g2.com/discussions/non-standard-vins) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Shop-Ware will decode the VIN for standard production vehicles built in 1982 or newer. If you need to add a car without a standard VIN, first click on the..."
- Title: [Parts Matrix](https://www.g2.com/discussions/parts-matrix) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Shop-Ware has a feature we call the Parts GP Optimizer, which calculates optimized parts markups according to your shop's unique sales mix and history and..."
- Title: [Labor Cost](https://www.g2.com/discussions/labor-cost) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Shop-Ware uses "average labor cost" to calculate overall GP, labor GP %, and GP/BH.  

 

To enter Average Labor Cost, go to Shop Settings → RO Info and..."
- Title: [CRM Integrations](https://www.g2.com/discussions/crm-integrations-d32bef3f-1e0f-4b39-94dd-71fef6fc2aaa) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Shop-Ware has integrations with these CRM providers:

MyShopManager
Service Intelligence
MechanicAdvisor
Kukui
MechanicNet
Autotext.me
Throttle CRM"
- Title: [Automated Alerts](https://www.g2.com/discussions/automated-alerts) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No, shops always control when a customer receives an update from Shop-Ware by using the “Share” button. Why? Because when shops control information, they can..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ari-auto-repair-software-vs-autorepair-cloud-vs-shop-ware)