Fullbay
7.8#1 in automotive softwareFrom $188 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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R.O. Writer
7.4#4 in automotive softwareFrom $199 a monthAndroidiOSWebSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Fullbay | R.O. Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Company founding | G2 lists Fullbay as serving customers since 2015, and its company profile gives 2015 as the founding year. | The maker states the business began in 1977, while LinkedIn lists 1989 as the founding year. |
| Company legal name | Crunchbase lists the legal name as Fullbay Inc. | The U.S. legal entity identified by the maker is Constellation R.O. Writer Inc. |
| Founded | 2014 | 1977 |
| Integrations | Official pages name QuickBooks, MOTOR guides, Mitchell 1, telematics and GPS providers, FleetNet America and Interstate Billing Service integrations. | The maker lists partners across accounting, payments, marketing, parts, repair guides and tires, including QuickBooks, Global Payments, CARFAX, AutoVitals, O’Reilly, NAPA, ALLDATA and Identifix. |
| Inventory | Inventory tools track parts, vendors, purchase orders, restocking thresholds and core credits. | The product manages inventory and purchase orders and supports matrix pricing and multiple price levels. |
| Purpose | Fullbay is a heavy-duty repair shop management platform for shops and internal fleet maintenance teams. | RO Writer is shop management software for auto repair shops, covering job tracking, parts sourcing, and customer communication. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.8 out of 5 from 76 reviews | 3.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.7 out of 5 from 99 reviews | 3.9 out of 5 from 93 reviews |
Fullbay plans
- Basic$188 a month
- Fullbay Next$188 a month
- Pro$258 a month
- Elite$318 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
R.O. Writer plans
- RO Writer Essentials$199 a month
- RO Writer$299 a month
Pick Fullbay if…
It suits heavy-duty repair shops, mobile repair operations, and internal fleet maintenance teams needing service, parts, reporting, and payment workflows.
Pick R.O. Writer if…
It suits independent repair shops and larger, high-volume or multi-location operations. The Essentials plan is described for independent shops, while RO Writer targets high-volume or multi-location shops.