# RO Writer, Tekmetric vs AutoLeap Comparison

| | RO Writer | Tekmetric | AutoLeap | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.0 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 11 | 483 | 731 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (90.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (93.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (98.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Contact Us Per Month | $179.00 Per Month | $179.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### RO Writer

**Not enough data**

### Tekmetric

Pros:
- Ease of Use (122 reviews)
- Integrations (48 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (24 reviews)
- Parts Management (20 reviews)

### AutoLeap

Pros:
- Ease of Use (136 reviews)
- Customer Support (73 reviews)

Cons:
- Parts Management (19 reviews)
- Missing Features (17 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | RO Writer | Tekmetric | AutoLeap | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 9.2 (398 reviews) | 9.3 (550 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 5.6 (8 reviews) | 9.4 (411 reviews) | 9.1 (573 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.4 (326 reviews) | 9.1 (510 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.5 (188 reviews) | 9.4 (376 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 6.3 (8 reviews) | 9.5 (389 reviews) | 9.8 (546 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.8 (190 reviews) | 9.7 (376 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 3.5 (9 reviews) | 9.8 (397 reviews) | 9.7 (537 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### RO Writer

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: RO Writer

Price: Contact Us Per Month

Description: For high-volume/multi-location shops wanting more control. Advanced automation, communication, reporting tools and more to help you manage growth without extra admin work.

Key Features:
- Everything in Essentials, plus:
- Integrated payments
- Advanced reporting &amp; dashboards

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/ro-writer/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Tekmetric

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Start

Price: $179.00 Per Month

Description: Unlimited users, unlimited RO&#39;s, unlimited support, no hidden fees.
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Choose flexible month-to-month billing or a discounted annual plan. No long-term contracts required.

Key Features:
- Unlimited Users
- Unlimited RO&#39;s
- Unlimited Digital Vehicle Inspections

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/tekmetric/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### AutoLeap

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Essentials

Price: $179.00 Per Month

Description: Get started with must-have tools for your business. The perfect package for shops starting out.

Key Features:
- Customizable Work Board
- Unlimited ROs
- CARFAX Integration

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autoleap/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Auto Shop Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **RO Writer** | N/A | N/A |
| **Tekmetric** | 8.7/10 | 215 |
| **AutoLeap** | 9.0/10 | 212 |

#### Operations Management - Auto Shop Management

| Feature | RO Writer | Tekmetric | AutoLeap | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Appointment Scheduling** | Not enough data | 9.0 (192 reviews) | 9.2 (180 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 8.4 (192 reviews) | 8.5 (166 reviews) | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (193 reviews) | 9.1 (176 reviews) | 
| **Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI)** | Not enough data | 9.2 (192 reviews) | 9.0 (168 reviews) | 
| **Employee Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (182 reviews) | 8.5 (155 reviews) | 

#### Customer Relationship Management - Auto Shop Management

| Feature | RO Writer | Tekmetric | AutoLeap | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated Reminders** | Not enough data | 7.4 (179 reviews) | 9.2 (159 reviews) | 
| **Marketing** | Not enough data | 7.0 (175 reviews) | 8.5 (147 reviews) | 
| **CRM** | Not enough data | 8.3 (187 reviews) | 9.1 (160 reviews) | 

#### Financial Management - Auto Shop Management

| Feature | RO Writer | Tekmetric | AutoLeap | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports and Analytics** | Not enough data | 9.1 (190 reviews) | 9.1 (162 reviews) | 
| **Billing and Invoicing** | Not enough data | 9.4 (190 reviews) | 9.4 (175 reviews) | 
| **Estimating** | Not enough data | 9.5 (198 reviews) | 9.4 (169 reviews) | 

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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)





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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | RO Writer | Tekmetric | AutoLeap | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 90.9% | 93.8% | 98.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 9.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 0.4% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### RO Writer

- **Automotive:** 72.7%
- **Information Services:** 9.1%
- **Building Materials:** 9.1%
- **Accounting:** 9.1%

#### Tekmetric

- **Automotive:** 97.7%
- **Consumer Services:** 0.7%
- **Manufacturing:** 0.2%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 0.2%
- **Market Research:** 0.2%
- **Machinery:** 0.2%
- **Internet:** 0.2%
- **Higher Education:** 0.2%
- **Accounting:** 0.2%

#### AutoLeap

- **Automotive:** 96.5%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 1.6%
- **Accounting:** 0.9%
- **Retail:** 0.6%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 0.1%
- **Machinery:** 0.1%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 0.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to RO Writer

- [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)
- [ARI (Auto Repair Software)](https://www.g2.com/products/ari-auto-repair-software/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (118 reviews)
- [AutoRepair Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/autorepair-cloud/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (101 reviews)
- [Fullbay](https://www.g2.com/products/fullbay/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [Shop-Ware](https://www.g2.com/products/shop-ware/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (41 reviews)
- [Mitchell 1 Automotive Repair](https://www.g2.com/products/mitchell-1-automotive-repair/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Manager SE](https://www.g2.com/products/manager-se/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [GaragePlug](https://www.g2.com/products/garageplug/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (36 reviews)
- [Protractor.NET](https://www.g2.com/products/protractor-net/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3 reviews)

### Alternatives to Tekmetric

- [Shopmonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/shopmonkey/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (410 reviews)
- [Shop-Ware](https://www.g2.com/products/shop-ware/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (41 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)
- [ARI (Auto Repair Software)](https://www.g2.com/products/ari-auto-repair-software/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (118 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)

### Alternatives to AutoLeap

- [Shopmonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/shopmonkey/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (410 reviews)
- [Shop-Ware](https://www.g2.com/products/shop-ware/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (41 reviews)
- [GaragePlug](https://www.g2.com/products/garageplug/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (36 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)
- [ARI (Auto Repair Software)](https://www.g2.com/products/ari-auto-repair-software/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (118 reviews)
- [Fullbay](https://www.g2.com/products/fullbay/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [AutoRepair Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/autorepair-cloud/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (101 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)

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## Top Discussions

### RO Writer

No discussions available for this product.

### Tekmetric

- Title: [What is Tekmetric used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-tekmetric-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Mainly in auto body stores for parts ordering and customer information"

### AutoLeap

- Title: [Does AutoLeap integrate with QuickBooks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-autoleap-integrate-with-quickbooks) — 4 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We have a seamless integration with Quickbooks Online. AutoLeap helps you sync invoices and payments to QuickBooks, saving you time in the office. Contact us..."
- Title: [Is it easy to migrate to AutoLeap?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-easy-to-migrate-to-autoleap) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Autoleap makes the migration process easy! Your dedicated implementation consultant will partner with you to migrate your existing data into AutoLeap, as..."
- Title: [What is AutoLeap used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autoleap-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Automotive Shop management software. Track customers, leads, invoices, estimates, mpvi, vehicle history, book keeping (to an extent/links with QuickBooks..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ro-writer-vs-tekmetric-vs-autoleap)

