ServiceBayHQ is an independent guide to auto-repair shop management software. We help repair-shop owners choose the right system without wading through vendor spin. We are not owned by, operated by, or funded by any software company we cover.
Who this is for
Independent auto-repair shop owners and managers — from single-bay and solo operations to multi-bay shops — choosing, switching, or comparing shop management software such as Tekmetric, Shopmonkey, AutoLeap, Shop-Ware and Mitchell 1.
Our independence rules
These are the rules we hold ourselves to. If we ever break one, tell us.
- We are not owned by any vendor. No software company owns, funds, or controls ServiceBayHQ.
- Compensation never affects rankings. Some links are affiliate or referral links that may earn us a commission at no cost to you — but we’ll recommend a product that pays us nothing over one that does when it’s the better fit.
- Facts are sourced; opinions are labeled. Pricing and features come from primary vendor sources with a “last verified” date; every judgment is marked “our analysis.”
- No fake reviews or testing. We do not publish star ratings, user reviews, or hands-on test results we did not actually produce.
- We keep it current. Software pricing changes often; we re-check, update, and show you when we last did.
How we research a comparison
- Pull current pricing and features directly from each vendor’s official site, and record the source and date.
- Map plans to the features a real shop actually needs — digital inspections, labor guide, two-way text, integrated payments.
- Separate verified facts from our analysis, and segment recommendations by shop size and type.
- Re-verify on a schedule and update the page, with the “last verified” date kept visible.
How we make money — and why it doesn’t bias us
ServiceBayHQ is reader-supported. Some links to software vendors are affiliate or lead-referral links, meaning we may earn a commission or referral fee if you sign up or request a demo — at no additional cost to you. This never influences our rankings, comparisons, or verdicts. See our full disclosure.
Accuracy & corrections
We work hard to keep features and pricing current, but vendors change their offerings — always confirm details with the vendor before buying. Spot something out of date or wrong? Tell us and we’ll fix it.