By Bodyshop Software Guide · Updated November 8, 2026 · 2 min read
The direct answer
AutoHound is the collision-management pick for predictable staff access at $599 per location per month. Nexsyis also includes unlimited users at a quoted location rate. Shop-Ware includes unlimited users across its general repair packages.
What happens when a fourth person joins?
On Shopmonkey Basic monthly billing, three included seats cost $239. Four extra seats at $20 each bring a seven-person example to $319 per month before extras. AutoHound’s seven-user location remains $599. These plans serve different workflows. Repeat the comparison with the tier that supports your estimating and accounting requirements.
Which plans include the whole crew?
| Platform | Licensing | US pricing |
|---|---|---|
| AutoHound | Unlimited users; monthly renewal | $599/month per location, plus applicable tax |
| Nexsyis Collision | Per location per month; unlimited installs and users | Request quote |
| Shop-Ware | Per location; unlimited users | Startup $279/month or $251/month billed annually |
| Shopmonkey | Basic includes 3 users; additional users $20/month | Basic $239/month or $215/month on annual billing |
Prepare for the vendor meeting
- Count active and occasional users separately. Ask how shift coverage, a temporary estimator and shared-location managers affect billing.
- Provision a technician and a bookkeeper. Confirm that both can sign in and that only the bookkeeper sees the financial controls.
Common questions
Can unlimited staff share one login?
Give each employee an individual account so staff changes, approvals and access revocation remain traceable. Confirm permissions for occasional technicians and whether a user working across locations needs another license.
Sources & further reading
Product information checked November 8, 2026. Examples and checklists are practical evaluation tools.
AutoHound · Plans ↗AutoHound · Workflow and integrations ↗Nexsyis Collision · Licensing, accounting and installation FAQ ↗Nexsyis Collision · Platform overview ↗Nexsyis Collision · Purchase Assistant ↗Nexsyis Collision · Messaging setup ↗Shop-Ware · Packages and terms ↗Shop-Ware · Accounting Link add-on ↗Shopmonkey · Plans and user licenses ↗Shopmonkey · Integration requirements ↗Have a detail to add? Send a suggestion.