Compare GaragePlug and Shop-Ware 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (87.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
GaragePlug
Star Rating
(36)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (91.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about GaragePlugShop-Ware
Star Rating
(41)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Shop-WareGaragePlug vs Shop-Ware
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Shop-Ware easier to use and administer. However, GaragePlug is easier to set up. Reviewers agreed that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.
- Reviewers felt that Shop-Ware meets the needs of their business better than GaragePlug.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that GaragePlug is the preferred option.
- When assessing product direction, GaragePlug and Shop-Ware received similar ratings from our reviewers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GaragePlug
No pricing availableShop-Ware
No pricing availableFree Trial
GaragePlug
Free Trial is available
Shop-Ware
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
32
9.4
30
Ease of Use
9.7
32
9.8
30
Ease of Setup
9.4
12
8.7
13
Ease of Admin
9.2
13
9.5
13
Quality of Support
9.9
33
9.8
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
13
9.6
13
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
10
10.0
28
Features by Category
Operations Management - Auto Shop Management
Not enough data
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Customer Relationship Management - Auto Shop Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Financial Management - Auto Shop Management
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GaragePlug and Shop-Ware are categorized as Auto Repair and Auto Shop Management
Unique Categories
GaragePlug has no unique categories
Shop-Ware has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GaragePlug
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Shop-Ware
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Automotive
94.3%
Consumer Goods
2.9%
Computer Software
2.9%
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Other
0.0%
Automotive
95.0%
Telecommunications
2.5%
Internet
2.5%
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Other
0.0%
Discussions
GaragePlug has no discussions with answers
Non-Standard Vins
2 Comments
Official Response from Shop-Ware
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...Read more
Parts Matrix
1 Comment
Official Response from Shop-Ware
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...Read more
Labor Cost
1 Comment
Official Response from Shop-Ware
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...Read more
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