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The best Tekmetric alternatives in 2026

Five shop management options compared on price, contracts and fees, with public sources for competitor facts.

Why shops look for a Tekmetric alternative

Tekmetric's pricing page says “No long-term contracts required” [1]. The differences are price and what each plan includes. Tekmetric starts at $199/mo monthly · $179/mo billed annually (Start) [1]; two-way texting is on the Scale plan only [1]; phones run on RingCentral, which bills separately [2]; and multi-shop, tires and Payments are add-ons [1]. It may still suit your shop. The table below lists the terms side by side.

Disclosure: we make OnixDesk. We list it first, and we've tried to be fair to everyone else: competitor facts below link to a public source, mostly the company's own pricing page or agreement, and for Mitchell 1 a 2023 reseller price guide. Where we couldn't confirm something from a public source, we left it out (shown as —).

The options

  1. 1. OnixDesk(that's us)

    AI-first shop software for auto repair shops and automotive locksmiths. Run the shop from ChatGPT, Claude, Grok Bot or Codex, or with Alex, the built-in assistant.

    Starting price: From $20/mo

    Pros

    • + No contract and no setup fee. Month to month, cancel anytime
    • + Works inside ChatGPT, Claude, Grok Bot and Codex, plus the built-in assistant Alex
    • + AI phone agent Nikita on Shop
    • + Key finder for automotive locksmiths (Ilco, Silca and JMA cross-reference)
    • + Your data is yours. Export anytime.
    • + Free data migration

    Cons

    • − A newer product than the others on this list
    See OnixDesk pricing →

  2. 2. AutoLeap

    Starting price: $199/mo monthly · $179/mo billed annually (Essentials) [3]

    Pros

    • + Published plan prices, billed monthly or annually [3]
    • + Two-way texting on Pro and up [3]
    • + The shop owns its data (§4.4) [5]

    Cons

    • − One-time setup fee that varies by shop [3][4]
    • − No free trial [3]
    • − On termination, you pay the fees for the rest of the current term (§6.4(a)) [5]
    • − Gets a perpetual license to use your data, including to train AI models (§4.6) [5]
    OnixDesk vs AutoLeap →

  3. 3. Shopmonkey

    Starting price: $239/mo monthly · $215/mo billed annually (Basic) [6]

    Pros

    • + Published plan prices, billed monthly or annually [6]
    • + The customer keeps all rights to its data (§2.5) [7]

    Cons

    • − One-time $500 data migration fee [6]
    • − Fees are non-refundable and non-cancellable (§3.2) [7]
    • − License quantities can't be decreased during the term (§3.4) [7]
    • − Not a backup provider; backing up your data is your job (§6.4) [7]
    OnixDesk vs Shopmonkey →

  4. 4. Shop-Ware

    Pros

    • + Month-to-month plans; no annual contract required [8]

    Cons

    • − $8 per user per month above the users included [9]
    • − May increase license fees from time to time, with 30 days' notice [9]

  5. 5. Mitchell 1

    Starting price: 2023 list price: Manager SE $129/mo [10]

    Pros

    • + 2023 list price for Manager SE: $129/mo [10]
    • + Month to month after the initial term, with 30 days' notice [11]

    Cons

    • − Initial term of 12 or 24 months that can't be cancelled [11]
    • − One-time, non-refundable activation fee [11]
    • − Texting, DVI, social CRM and local search are paid add-ons (2023 list prices) [10]
    OnixDesk vs Mitchell 1 →

Price, contract and fees, side by side

Tekmetric is in the second column, next to OnixDesk. Want every cost in one place? See what you actually pay.

Selection criteria: OnixDesk, Tekmetric, AutoLeap, Shopmonkey, Shop-Ware, Mitchell 1
FeatureOnixDeskTekmetricAutoLeapShopmonkeyShop-WareMitchell 1
Starting priceFrom $20/mo$199/mo monthly · $179/mo billed annually (Start) [1]$199/mo monthly · $179/mo billed annually (Essentials) [3]$239/mo monthly · $215/mo billed annually (Basic) [6]—2023 list price: Manager SE $129/mo [10]
Free trial14-day free trial, no credit card—No free trial [3]———
ContractNone. Month to month, cancel anytime“No long-term contracts required” [1]Monthly or annual contract; renews automatically [4][5]Renews automatically; cancel through your service rep before the renewal date [7]Month to month; no annual contract required [8]Initial term of 12 or 24 months; can't be cancelled during it, then month to month [11]
Setup / onboarding fee$0None published [1]Yes, one-time, varies by shop [3][4]——Yes, a one-time, non-refundable activation fee [11]
Data migration feeFree——$500 one-time [6]——
Price changesWe lock your price. It won't go up when your plan renews.—May raise fees during the current term with 30 days' notice (customer can object in writing) [5]May raise fees at renewal with 30 days' written notice [7]May increase license fees with 30 days' notice [9]May change pricing before renewal [11]
Customer textingOn Pro and ShopTwo-way texting on Scale only [1]Two-way texting on Pro and up [3]——Add-on: Message Center +$39/mo (2023 list price) [10]

Competitor information from their public pricing pages and agreements as of Oct 2026. A dash (—) means we found no public source to cite. Prices and terms change, so tell us if anything is out of date.

  1. [1] Tekmetric pricing page
  2. [2] Tekmetric support: phone integration (RingCentral)
  3. [3] AutoLeap pricing page
  4. [4] AutoLeap FAQ
  5. [5] AutoLeap SaaS Agreement (effective June 5, 2026)
  6. [6] Shopmonkey pricing page
  7. [7] Shopmonkey Terms of Service
  8. [8] Shop-Ware packages page
  9. [9] Shop-Ware terms and conditions
  10. [10] Mitchell 1 2023 price guide (PDF)
  11. [11] Mitchell 1 ordering terms and conditions

Questions, answered

What is the best Tekmetric alternative?

It depends on your shop. If you want AI that works inside ChatGPT, Claude or Grok and locksmith key lookup, try OnixDesk. We make it, so weigh that. AutoLeap, Shopmonkey, Shop-Ware and Mitchell 1 are established options; compare their terms in the table above.

Does Tekmetric require a contract?

No. Tekmetric's pricing page (tekmetric.com/pricing, as of Oct 2026) says “No long-term contracts required.” OnixDesk has no contract either. Some other options on this list do have contract terms. Check the table above.

Can I move my data from Tekmetric?

Yes. Data migration is free. Join early access and send us your export. We import your customers and vehicles for you.

Free data migration.

We import your customers and vehicles for you. Tell us about your shop and we'll plan the move from Tekmetric with you.

From $20 a month. No contract, no setup fee.

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