Tekmetric is well-built. But it was designed for shops with service advisors and managers. If you're running an independent operation where the owner is also turning wrenches, there's a better fit.
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Four decisions that set ShopSynq AI apart from platforms built for bigger operations.
Clock into multiple jobs simultaneously — not one at a time. The way techs actually work. ShopSynq is the only platform built around how flat rate shops log time.
Open a repair order, add complaint / cause / correction, assign line items, close it. One click generates the invoice. No extra steps, no re-entering data between systems.
Starting at $79/month for a solo operator. No per-user fees stacking up as you hire. No setup costs. You know your number on day one.
The founder turned wrenches before building this. That perspective is in every feature — because the software was built by the person who would have used it.
Most shop software was built by people who've never been in a bay. ShopSynq AI was built by someone who has.
Kian — Founder, ShopSynq AI · Former Flat Rate Technician · Cardington, OhioA direct comparison for independent shop owners evaluating their options.
| ShopSynq AI | Tekmetric | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ✓$79/mo | Higher |
| Solo operator plan | ✓Purpose-built for it | Limited |
| Multi-vehicle time tracking | ✓Clock in to multiple jobs at once | Not available |
| Built for independent shops | ✓Designed around owner-operators | Designed for larger ops |
| Founded in the trade | ✓Flat rate tech & shop owner | Venture-backed software co. |
| Free trial | ✓7 days | Available |
| Repair order management | ✓Full — C / C / C fields | Full |
| One-click invoicing from RO | ✓Yes — Stripe integrated | Yes |
| Customer & vehicle history | ✓Full | Full |
| Digital tech inspections | ✓Built-in, linked to RO | Yes |
| Marine & marina support | ✓Dedicated marine plans | Not available |
No bloat. No week-long learning curve. Built around how the work flows from the first call to the final invoice.
Create, assign, update, and close ROs fast. Complaint / cause / correction on every job. Real-time status visible to office and tech simultaneously.
The feature Tekmetric doesn't have. Clock into multiple jobs simultaneously — tied directly to ROs, line items, and pay period reports.
Close the RO and generate a professional invoice in one click. Integrated with Stripe — no switching tools, no re-entering data.
Full service history per customer and per vehicle. When someone calls about a job from eight months ago, you have the answer in seconds.
Digital inspection forms linked directly to the RO. Flag issues, attach photos, share findings with customers — no separate process.
Track what you have, what's ordered, and what's on a job. Tied to RO line items so nothing falls through the cracks or slips off an invoice.
No commitment. Cancel before the trial ends and you owe nothing. Or schedule a demo and we'll walk you through the platform live — your shop, your questions, no script.
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