ARI
8.2#1 in automotive repair softwareFrom $399.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitARI vs LxCars
What both publish
| Fact | ARI | LxCars |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware, United States | Rehfelde, Germany |
| Integrations | ARI lists payment processors including Square, 360Payments, PayPal, Stripe, and Helcim, plus PartsTech, M1, CarFax, CarMD, QuickBooks, and Wisetack integrations. | WhatsApp customer messaging uses the Meta Business API and requires a Meta Business account and verified phone number. |
| Product | ARI is auto repair shop software for managing appointments, diagnostics, quotes, digital inspections, invoices, payments, and promotion. | LxCars is a web-based ERP for motor-vehicle repair shops and dealerships that combines customer management, invoicing, vehicle management, mechanic time tracking and work planning. |
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
LxCars plans
- CommunityFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced 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 LxCars if…
LxCars is aimed at vehicle repair shops and dealerships needing workshop, customer, vehicle, and invoicing functions together. Its self-hosted Community option suits operators prepared to manage Linux or Docker installation.