ARI
8.2#1 in automotive repair softwareFrom $399.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitARI vs Shop Boss
What both publish
| Fact | ARI | Shop Boss |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware, United States | 2035 Lakeside Center Way, Suite 100, Knoxville, TN 37922, United States |
| Integrations | ARI lists payment processors including Square, 360Payments, PayPal, Stripe, and Helcim, plus PartsTech, M1, CarFax, CarMD, QuickBooks, and Wisetack integrations. | The product advertises parts and labor-guide integrations, DVI connections to guides/parts/inventory, tire ordering, CARFAX, Kukui, and EService Intelligence connections. |
| Product | ARI is auto repair shop software for managing appointments, diagnostics, quotes, digital inspections, invoices, payments, and promotion. | Shop Boss is auto shop management software for repair businesses, with tools for running shop operations in one place. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.6 out of 5 from 661 reviews | 4.4 out of 5 from 89 reviews. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.6 out of 5 from 136 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 3 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
Shop Boss plans
- Gold$199 a month
- CRM + Online Service Scheduler$224 a month
- Platinum$349 a month
- Customer & Vehicle Data Transfer$399, paid once
- Premier$449 a month
- Premier Plus$649 a month
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 Shop Boss if…
Shop Boss is aimed at auto repair, collision, heavy-duty truck, RV, tire, powersports, and marine repair shops, as well as fleet management services. It suits businesses seeking repair workflow tools alongside inspections, parts, and vehicle history.