APAI
APAI is a cloud-based management platform for auto glass shops, bringing quoting, scheduling, invoicing, and customer communication into a browser workspace.
What APAI is
APAI is a cloud-based management platform for auto glass shops, bringing quoting, scheduling, invoicing, and customer communication into a browser workspace. Its quoting tools use vehicle data and NAGS information to match vehicles with glass parts; VIN decoding uses the NHTSA public vehicle data API to identify vehicle details and NAGS IDs. Shops can schedule work, assign technicians, send dispatch notifications, and manage jobs through calendar views. A branded intake page accepts service details and image uploads, with dashboard or email alerts. An optional AI assistant asks structured questions and converts responses into quote-ready requests. Work orders can hold payments, attachments, and notes, while balances are tracked across payment methods. Dashboards cover revenue, payments, conversion, and job mix, with PDF sales reports. APAI runs in a browser without installation and is described as mobile-first, though a dedicated mobile app is planned. The Professional plan is $99 a month per user; a 30-day trial is available, but there is no free plan.
Good
- AI-assisted vehicle and NAGS-based quoting
- Scheduling includes technician assignment and dispatch notices
- Branded intake page accepts image uploads
- Includes revenue and payment dashboards
Watch out
- No free plan
- Professional costs $99 a month per user
- No dedicated mobile app currently
Who it suits
APAI suits auto glass shop owners, mobile installers, and employee teams that need quoting and job coordination. Tint shops are also within its stated audience.
Verdict
APAI combines shop intake, estimating, scheduling, work orders, and reporting in a browser-based system. Consider the per-user monthly price and the lack of a dedicated mobile app when assessing fit.
Plans and prices
From APAI's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | $99 a month | Unlimited vehicle search · AI-assisted quoting · custom request forms · branded quotes · employee management · NAGS data and VIN decoding · ADAS pricing and calibration · unlimited jobs and invoices · live pricing · AI contact chat · analytics · $99 per month per user |
| Enterprise | Priced on request | Dedicated account manager · SSO and advanced security · custom contracts and SLA · Custom |
The facts
Each one read from APAI's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI chat
- An optional AI assistant can ask customers structured questions and turn gathered details into quote-ready requests.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Analytics
- APAI offers revenue and payment dashboards, conversion and job mix tracking, and PDF sales reports.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Audience
- The maker says APAI serves auto glass shop owners, remote or mobile installers, and employee teams; it also offers tint shop features.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Customer intake
- Shops get a branded request page that supports service details, image uploads, and dashboard or email notifications.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Enterprise security
- Enterprise plans list SSO and advanced security among their additional features.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Operations
- The platform supports job scheduling, technician assignment, dispatch notifications, and calendar views.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Payments and records
- Work orders can store payments, attachments, and notes, with balances tracked across payment methods.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Product
- APAI is a cloud-based auto glass shop management platform for quoting, scheduling, invoicing, and customer communication.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Quoting
- AI-assisted quoting uses vehicle data and NAGS information to map vehicles to glass parts.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Security
- The maker says data is encrypted, stored in the cloud, automatically backed up, and protected with role-based access control.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Support
- The contact page lists [email protected] and says it typically replies within 24 hours.checked 8 Oct 2001
- VIN lookup
- The VIN decoder uses the NHTSA public vehicle data API to identify vehicle details and map vehicles to NAGS IDs.checked 8 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Browser access
- APAI runs in a browser, needs no installation, and is described as mobile-first; a dedicated mobile app is planned.checked 8 Oct 2001
Money
- Free VIN tool
- The maker offers a free VIN decoder without requiring an account.checked 8 Oct 2001
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