Mechanic Route

Best software for mobile mechanics in 2026

Shop management and field service software mobile mechanics use, with each one’s published price. The shop tools are built for a bay and a service desk; the field service tool is built for jobs on the road. Mechanic Route opens in wave 3.

  1. 1. Tekmetric

    Best for: Mechanics who also run a shop with bays.

    • Start:$199/mo ($179/mo billed annually)(source, checked Oct 24, 2026)
    • Grow:$349/mo ($309/mo billed annually)(source, checked Oct 24, 2026)
    • Scale:$439/mo ($409/mo billed annually)(source, checked Oct 24, 2026)

    Full shop management software. Priced for a shop, which is a lot for a one-van operation.

  2. 2. Shopmonkey

    Best for: Shops that want texting, estimates, inspections and e-signatures in one place.

    • Basic:$239/mo ($215/mo with annual pricing)(source, checked Oct 24, 2026)
    • Clever:$399/mo ($359/mo with annual pricing)(source, checked Oct 24, 2026)
    • Genius:$499/mo ($449/mo with annual pricing)(source, checked Oct 24, 2026)
    • Card reader:$299 + $10/mo per device(source, checked Oct 24, 2026)

    Unlimited estimates and invoices, two-way text and email, and digital vehicle inspections from Basic. Card processing rates are “call for pricing.”

  3. 3. AutoLeap

    Best for: Shops comparing Tekmetric and Shopmonkey.

    • Essentials:$199/mo ($179/mo billed annually)(source, checked Oct 24, 2026)
    • Pro:$349/mo ($309/mo billed annually)(source, checked Oct 24, 2026)
    • Elite:$449/mo ($409/mo billed annually)(source, checked Oct 24, 2026)

    Shop management priced close to Tekmetric, with an AI receptionist add-on.

  4. 4. Jobber

    Best for: One-van mechanics who need scheduling, quotes and invoices on the road.

    • Core (1 user):$49/mo billed monthly(source, checked Oct 24, 2026)
    • Connect (1 user):$139/mo billed monthly(source, checked Oct 24, 2026)
    • Extra users:$29/mo each(source, checked Oct 24, 2026)

    General field service software for trades, not auto repair software.

  5. 5. Mechanic RouteOurs

    Best for: Mobile mechanics who want booking and work orders without a monthly fee.

    • Monthly:$0/mo
    • Per card sale:1% + Stripe (2.7% + 5¢ on a reader, 2.9% + 30¢ online)(pricing)

    Opening in wave 3. Customers book a job at their location and each repair gets a work order. No labor guides, parts ordering or vehicle lookups. No monthly fee: 1% of each card sale plus Stripe (3.7% + 5¢ on a reader and 3.9% + 30¢ online in total).

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