ARI
8.2#1 in automotive repair softwareFrom $399.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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GaragePlug
7.8#3 in automotive repair softwareFrom $199.99 a monthAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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| Fact | ARI | GaragePlug |
|---|---|---|
| Company facts | LinkedIn lists ARI as founded in 2020, headquartered in Block Island, Rhode Island, and employing 2–10 people. | LinkedIn lists GaragePlug as privately held, founded in 2017, headquartered in Newark, Delaware, with 11–50 employees and an additional Bengaluru location. |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware, United States | Newark, DE, USA |
| Integrations | ARI lists payment processors including Square, 360Payments, PayPal, Stripe, and Helcim, plus PartsTech, M1, CarFax, CarMD, QuickBooks, and Wisetack integrations. | The product listing says feedback integrates with Google Business Profile and vendor contacts can be reached through SMS, email, and WhatsApp. |
| Notable news | ARI announced an AI Cost Estimator on February 6, 2026 for preliminary repair estimates in its finder and client portal. | A LinkedIn post announced an October 7, 2026 webinar demonstrating Gia, an AI service advisor, after analyzing more than 3,000 shop calls. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.7 out of 5 from 282 ratings | 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.6 out of 5 from 661 reviews | 4.8 out of 5 from 56 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.6 out of 5 from 136 reviews | 4.9 out of 5 from 36 reviews |
ARI plans
- FreeFree
- ARI Pro (monthly)$39.99 a month
- ARI Pro$39.99 a month
- ARI Pro Plus$59.99 a month
- ARI Pro Plus (monthly)$59.99 a month
- ARI Pro (yearly)$399.99 a year
GaragePlug plans
- GEAR0 Monthly Plan$199.99 a month
- GEAR1 Monthly Plan$299.99 a month
- GEAR2 Monthly Plan$399.99 a month
- Custom network quotePriced on request
- Custom quotePriced on request
Pick ARI if…
ARI suits mobile mechanics, independent technicians, repair shops, dealers, and other auto care professionals who need repair workflow and customer portal tools. Its vehicle records and tools may also suit teams that track service history and diagnostics.
Pick GaragePlug if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.