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Compare body shop software features and prices
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For an independent collision shop keeping its estimator, start with AutoHound. For insurer-connected estimating, start with CCC ONE. For Mitchell-connected management, start with Cloud Repair.
Product and module names identify where a capability is documented. Integrations connect a separate system. “Not verified” means the cited material did not establish the feature. Ask for the named package in your proposal.
Feature comparison
| Software | Access and devices | Production tracking | Parts management | Customer messaging | QuickBooks and accounting | Vendor evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoHound | Web portal | Live production board | Orders, receipts and returns | Shared customer text inbox | Integration: QuickBooks Online | Plans · Workflow and integrations |
| CCC ONE | Device coverage not verified for every workflow | Repair Workflow | Parts checkout and invoicing | UpdatePlus product | QuickBooks Online connection; confirm license | Estimating · CCC ONE training catalog · QuickBooks Online setup |
| Mitchell RepairCenter / Cloud Repair | Cloud Repair: web access | Cloud Repair: department tracking | Cloud Repair: OEC integration and credits | Not verified for customer texting | Cloud Repair: QuickBooks Online integration | Repair management products · Cloud Repair capabilities |
| Solera Audatex | Mobile app documented | Vehicle status tracking | Not verified for purchasing | AutoWatch customer portal | Not verified | US estimating · US sales |
| BodyshopConnect | Not verified | Production and scheduling | Parts management | Customer communication; confirm channels | QuickBooks referenced in parts guide; confirm edition | Product overview · Parts guide |
| Nexsyis Collision | Cloud data; Windows client; NexsyisNow browser access | Production management | Purchase Assistant: orders, returns and credits | Workflow-triggered messages and customer replies | Built-in accounting; vendor specifies no external accounting interface | Licensing, accounting and installation FAQ · Platform overview · Purchase Assistant · Messaging setup |
| SummitCRS | Not verified | Scheduling; ProductionBoard companion | Parts View | ProductionBoard companion: two-way texting | Not verified | Product catalog · Parts workflow guide |
| ProfitNet | Not verified | Production scheduling | Parts management | Electronic communications; confirm channel | Accounting interfaces; QuickBooks not verified | Axalta ProfitNet overview |
| Shopmonkey | Mobile app and online shop workspace | Shop workflow; tier varies | Lookup and ordering | Two-way text and email | QuickBooks Online integration: Clever and above | Plans and user licenses · Integration requirements |
| Shop-Ware | Not verified in package table | Employee calendars and time tracking | Inventory and integrated ordering | Startup limited texting; Pro unlimited texting | Accounting Link add-on for QuickBooks | Packages and terms · Accounting Link add-on |
| Web-Est | Online estimating | Premium: Big Board | Premium: parts workflow | Premium: CRM reminders | Higher-tier integration; Standard excludes QuickBooks | Current features and pricing |
Pricing and user licenses
| Software | Public price or next step | Billing and seats | Vendor evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| AutoHound | $599/month per location, plus applicable tax | Unlimited users; monthly renewal | Plans · Workflow and integrations |
| CCC ONE | Request quote | Itemize estimating, Repair Workflow and communications | Estimating · CCC ONE training catalog · QuickBooks Online setup |
| Mitchell RepairCenter / Cloud Repair | Request quote | Specify RepairCenter or Cloud Repair | Repair management products · Cloud Repair capabilities |
| Solera Audatex | Request US sales quote | Confirm estimating data, region and interfaces | US estimating · US sales |
| BodyshopConnect | Request quote | License and user terms not verified | Product overview · Parts guide |
| Nexsyis Collision | Request quote | Per location per month; unlimited installs and users | Licensing, accounting and installation FAQ · Platform overview · Purchase Assistant · Messaging setup |
| SummitCRS | Request quote | Specify SummitCRS and any companion products | Product catalog · Parts workflow guide |
| ProfitNet | Confirm availability and quote | Current commercial terms not verified | Axalta ProfitNet overview |
| Shopmonkey | Basic $239/month or $215/month on annual billing | Basic includes 3 users; additional users $20/month | Plans and user licenses · Integration requirements |
| Shop-Ware | Startup $279/month or $251/month billed annually | Per location; unlimited users | Packages and terms · Accounting Link add-on |
| Web-Est | Standard listed at $154/month; confirm terms | Higher bundles quoted; confirm seats | Current features and pricing |
Workflow fit
| Software | Primary category | Evaluation focus | Potential workflow fit | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoHound | Collision shop management | Production, parts & communication | Collision shops seeking a connected operational workflow while keeping their estimating system. | Demo priorities ↗ Official source ↗ |
| CCC ONE | Estimating + management | Estimating & repair workflow | Shops evaluating estimating and management within the CCC ecosystem. | Demo priorities ↗ Official source ↗ |
| Mitchell RepairCenter / Cloud Repair | Collision shop management | Repair orders & operations | Collision repairers comparing Mitchell’s cloud and RepairCenter management options. | Demo priorities ↗ Official source ↗ |
| Solera Audatex | Estimating ecosystem | Collision estimating | Shops evaluating an Audatex estimating workflow for their market. | Demo priorities ↗ Official source ↗ |
| BodyshopConnect | Collision shop management | Production & job costing | Collision shops evaluating management alongside an existing estimating system. | Demo priorities ↗ Official source ↗ |
| Nexsyis Collision | Collision shop management | Accounting & repair management | Collision businesses evaluating repair management and accounting together. | Demo priorities ↗ Official source ↗ |
| SummitCRS | Collision shop management | Scheduling & dispatching | Shops researching Summit’s scheduling and production approach. | Demo priorities ↗ Official source ↗ |
| ProfitNet | Collision management / analytics | Job costing & analytics | Collision businesses researching production management and profitability reporting. | Demo priorities ↗ Official source ↗ |
| Shopmonkey | General automotive management | Service workflow & inspections | General repair and mixed-service businesses evaluating a broad automotive workflow. | Demo priorities ↗ Official source ↗ |
| Shop-Ware | General automotive management | Digital workflow & customer experience | General automotive and mixed-service shops evaluating digital repair management. | Demo priorities ↗ Official source ↗ |
| Web-Est | Collision estimating | Online collision estimates | Independent body shops evaluating a dedicated online estimating option. | Demo priorities ↗ Official source ↗ |
Build your shortlist around the work your shop needs to do. Use the demo checklist to explore the same repair with every vendor.