By Bodyshop Software Guide · Updated November 8, 2026 · 2 min read
The direct answer
Choose browser-based management when staff need the same repair order on several device types. Mitchell Cloud Repair documents internet-device access. Nexsyis combines cloud-hosted data with an installed Windows client and browser access through NexsyisNow.
Test the parts counter and the paint floor
Use the shop’s own tablet to receive a part and a front-desk PC to open the updated record. Ask where a scanner, label printer or estimate export folder connects. Disconnect a test device during the demonstration, reconnect and inspect the result for missing or duplicate entries. Record which tasks need a local utility or a continuous connection.
Which tasks need a browser or installed client?
| Platform | Devices | Parts |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell RepairCenter / Cloud Repair | Cloud Repair: web access | Cloud Repair: OEC integration and credits |
| Nexsyis Collision | Cloud data; Windows client; NexsyisNow browser access | Purchase Assistant: orders, returns and credits |
| AutoHound | Web portal | Orders, receipts and returns |
Prepare for the vendor meeting
- List devices by task, including scanners, estimating workstations and shared tablets. Test printing and camera uploads on the shop network.
- Ask who restores service after an internet outage, which changes are saved locally and how staff detect a failed upload.
Common questions
Does cloud hosting guarantee every feature runs in a browser?
No. Ask for a device-by-role list showing which tasks need a desktop client, a mobile app, a browser or a local import utility.
Sources & further reading
Product information checked November 8, 2026. Examples and checklists are practical evaluation tools.
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