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OnixDesk vs Tekmetric.
Price, contract terms and features side by side, with sources.
Short answer
Choose OnixDesk if you want to run your shop from ChatGPT, Claude or Grok, need locksmith key lookup, and want free migration and full ownership of your data.
Side by side
| Feature | OnixDesk | Tekmetric |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $20/mo | $199/mo monthly · $179/mo billed annually (Start) [1] |
| Contract | None. Month to month, cancel anytime | “No long-term contracts required” [1] |
| Setup fee | $0 | No onboarding fee is published [1] |
| Customer SMS | On Pro and Shop | Two-way texting on Scale only [1] |
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 Prices and terms change, so tell us if anything is out of date.
Pricing
Both month to month. Here's what else to check.
Neither of us asks for a long-term contract. The differences are in what each plan includes and what costs extra.
Contracts
Tekmetric's pricing page says “No long-term contracts required” [1]. OnixDesk has no contract either: pay month to month and cancel anytime.
Setup fees
No onboarding fee is published on Tekmetric's pricing page [1]. OnixDesk has no setup fee.
Texting and phones
On Tekmetric, two-way texting is on the Scale plan only [1], and phones run on RingCentral, which bills separately [2]. OnixDesk includes customer SMS on Pro and Shop, and the AI phone agent Nikita on Shop.
Add-ons
Tekmetric lists add-ons on its pricing page: multi-shop +$70/mo per shop, tires +$39/mo per shop, and Payments sold separately [1]. Every OnixDesk plan and fee is on our pricing page.
Where OnixDesk is different
- • AI-first: run the shop from ChatGPT, Claude, Grok Bot, Codex or Alex.
- • AI phone agent Nikita, on Shop.
- • Your data is yours. Export anytime.
- • Built for automotive locksmiths too, with a key finder.
- • Safe AI: confirm risky actions, full action log, one-click undo.
- • From $20/mo, with free data migration.
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.
Questions, answered
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. Pay month to month and cancel anytime.
Can I import from Tekmetric?
Yes. Data migration is free. Join early access and send us your export. We import your customers and vehicles for you.
How long does switching take?
It depends on how much data you have. Tell us about your shop and we'll plan the move with you.
Can I run both during the trial?
Yes. Keep Tekmetric running while you try OnixDesk, and switch over when you're ready.
From $20 a month. No contract, no setup fee.
Use Alex, built in, or connect the AI you already use.
Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial. No credit card.