Comparison · checked 2026-10-18
Shopmonkey vs AutoShop POS: an honest comparison
Shopmonkey is a cloud shop management platform for US auto repair shops with several monthly tiers and add-ons.
AutoShop POS
Bay $79/mo · Shop $149/mo
Unlimited users · no contract
Side by side
Feature comparison
Based on public information checked 2026-10-18. “Check with vendor” means we could not confirm it.
| Feature | Shopmonkey | AutoShop POS |
|---|---|---|
| Repair orders and estimates | Yes | Yes |
| Inventory with purchase orders | Yes | Yes |
| Photo inspections | Yes | Checklist and notes |
| CRM / marketing | Add-on listed | Bundle with GHL snapshot |
| Integrated card processing | Offered | Your own processor |
| Online store | Check with vendor | Included |
| RTL languages | Check with vendor | Yes |
| Markets | US-focused | USA, UAE, Pakistan |
Where Shopmonkey is stronger
- Broad feature set including inspections and scheduling (per its listings).
- Integrated payments and parts-ordering integrations.
- Polished mobile and tablet experience.
Where AutoShop POS differs
- Lower price per shop with unlimited users.
- Online store from your catalogue on every plan.
- Arabic and Urdu right-to-left, Spanish, Vietnamese and Korean.
- Local prices for the UAE and Pakistan.
- Managed website and GHL snapshot bundle option.
Pick Shopmonkey if…
You want an all-in-one US platform with photo inspections and integrated payments and are happy with its tiers and add-ons.
Pick AutoShop POS if…
You want lower cost per shop, unlimited users, languages beyond English, or you are in the UAE or Pakistan.
Switching
From Shopmonkey in four steps
Export
Export customers and parts from Shopmonkey as CSV.
Import
We import them free and check the mapping with you.
Overlap
Run new jobs in AutoShop POS for a week.
Cancel
Cancel Shopmonkey under its own terms when you’re sure.
Diagnostics
Scan the codes: questions shop owners ask
VS-P201How much is Shopmonkey?
Third-party listings checked on the date shown put Shopmonkey’s entry tier at roughly $199–$239/mo, depending on the source. Confirm on its site.
VS-P202Is AutoShop POS cheaper?
Yes at entry level; see our pricing page in your currency. Unlimited users are included.
VS-F203Does AutoShop POS have scheduling?
Service booking requests arrive from the online store and website; full bay scheduling calendars are not a core feature.
VS-F204Does AutoShop POS do purchase orders?
Yes, with suppliers, receiving and supplier balances.
VS-S205Can I import my Shopmonkey data?
Export customers and parts as CSV; we import them free.
VS-S206Do I lose my repair-order history?
Keep your export as an archive; we import customer and vehicle notes summarising past work where possible.
VS-M207Can I use AutoShop POS in Spanish?
Yes. Users can switch the interface to Spanish, and invoices can carry Spanish labels.
VS-F208Is this comparison biased?
We wrote it, so read it with that in mind. We list where Shopmonkey is stronger and link the source of its prices.
Compare them yourself, free for two weeks
Run a week of real jobs in AutoShop POS before you decide.
- 14-day free trial, no card
- No contract, cancel monthly
- Free CSV import