Comparison · checked 2026-10-18
Tekmetric vs AutoShop POS: an honest comparison
Tekmetric is a well-known cloud shop management system for US repair shops, priced per shop in three main tiers.
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 | Tekmetric | AutoShop POS |
|---|---|---|
| Repair orders and estimates | Yes | Yes |
| Parts + labour on one invoice | Yes | Yes |
| Digital inspections with photos | Yes | Checklist and notes; no per-line photos |
| VIN decoding | Yes | Shop and Fleet, through an integration |
| Integrated card processing | Offered | Works with your own processor |
| Online store from catalogue | Check with vendor | Included |
| Languages (RTL Arabic/Urdu) | Check with vendor | Yes |
| Markets with local pricing | US-focused | USA, UAE, Pakistan |
| Extra location pricing | Reported ~$70/mo per shop | Fleet plan per location |
Where Tekmetric is stronger
- Digital vehicle inspections with photos are part of the product (per Tekmetric’s listings).
- Integrated payment processing is offered.
- Large US user community and established integrations with parts suppliers.
Where AutoShop POS differs
- Lower entry price per shop, unlimited users, no contract.
- Online store generated from your catalogue on every plan.
- Interface and invoices in Arabic, Urdu, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and more.
- Sold and supported in the UAE (AED, VAT-inclusive) and Pakistan (PKR).
- Optional managed website and GoHighLevel snapshot bundle.
Pick Tekmetric if…
You are a US shop that wants photo inspections and integrated payments in one product and is comfortable with its price tiers.
Pick AutoShop POS if…
You want the core repair workflow at a lower price, unlimited users, an included online store, or you work in Arabic, Urdu or Spanish, or in the UAE or Pakistan.
Switching
From Tekmetric in four steps
Export
Export customers and parts from Tekmetric 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 Tekmetric under its own terms when you’re sure.
Diagnostics
Scan the codes: questions shop owners ask
VS-P201Is AutoShop POS cheaper than Tekmetric?
At entry level, yes: listings checked on the date shown put Tekmetric Start at around $199/mo, and AutoShop POS Shop is listed on our pricing page in your currency.
VS-P202Does Tekmetric charge per user?
Tekmetric prices by tier per shop according to public listings; check its current terms. AutoShop POS has unlimited users on every plan.
VS-F203Does AutoShop POS have digital inspections like Tekmetric?
It has a pre-repair checklist, notes and the red/amber/green priority convention on estimates, but not photo/video inspections per line.
VS-F204Can I take card payments in AutoShop POS?
Yes, through your own processor’s terminal; the payment is recorded on the invoice.
VS-S205Can I move from Tekmetric to AutoShop POS?
Yes. Export customers and parts as CSV and we import them free.
VS-S206How long does switching take?
About two to three working days for the import, then a week of overlap.
VS-M207Does Tekmetric work in the UAE or Pakistan?
Check with Tekmetric. AutoShop POS is priced and supported in AED and PKR.
VS-F208How did you compare?
From public third-party price listings and vendor pages on the date shown. Prices change; confirm on the vendor’s site.
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