Carstio
5.9#31 in automotive repair softwareFree planFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitCarstio vs Fullbay
What both publish
| Fact | Carstio | Fullbay |
|---|---|---|
| Payments | It tracks partial payments and remaining balances for cash, card, and bank-transfer payments. | Fullbay Payments supports cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay and buy-now-pay-later through third-party processors including Stripe. |
| Purpose | Carstio is open-source workshop management software for independent car services and small repair shops. | Fullbay is a heavy-duty repair shop management platform for shops and internal fleet maintenance teams. |
| Security | The repository describes login throttling, CSRF-protected logout, and attachment files served through authenticated routes. | The FAQ states that data in transit uses TLS and stored information is protected behind a firewall. |
Carstio plans
- FreeFree
Fullbay plans
- Basic$188 a month
- Fullbay Next$188 a month
- Pro$258 a month
- Elite$318 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Carstio if…
Carstio suits independent car services and small repair shops that want self-hosted records and work-order management. It is a fit for workshops comfortable with Docker or the stated native installation requirements.
Pick Fullbay if…
It suits heavy-duty repair shops, mobile repair operations, and internal fleet maintenance teams needing service, parts, reporting, and payment workflows.