ARI
8.2#1 in automotive repair softwareFrom $399.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitARI vs OpenAuto
What both publish
| Fact | ARI | OpenAuto |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | ARI lists payment processors including Square, 360Payments, PayPal, Stripe, and Helcim, plus PartsTech, M1, CarFax, CarMD, QuickBooks, and Wisetack integrations. | The site names PartsTech, QuickBooks, Odoo, Plate2vin, SMS notifications, and Square payment processing as optional integrations. |
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
OpenAuto plans
- Core applicationFree
- Optional integrations & services$0.50, paid once
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 OpenAuto if…
OpenAuto suits independent automotive shops looking for Windows-based tools to manage repair workflows, parts, labor, and reporting. It may also suit shops that want optional integrations rather than a monthly-fee model.