techsbox vs Shopmonkey
Shopmonkey is built for auto shops and starts at $179/mo. techsbox starts at $15/mo and works for any repair shop — phones, computers, electronics, and more.
| Feature | techsbox | Shopmonkey |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $15/mo | $179/mo |
| Per-user fees | No | $20/user extra |
| Job/invoice cap | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Included users | 1 (Solo), unlimited (Team+) | 3-5 depending on plan |
| Job tracking | ||
| Customer management | ||
| Invoicing & estimates | ||
| Bench/kanban workflow | ||
| Built-in scheduling | ||
| Customer portal | ||
| Public shop page | ||
| Online booking | ||
| SMS notifications | Team+ plans | |
| Custom subdomain | ||
| AI assistant | Pro plan | |
| VIN/parts lookup | ||
| Dark mode | ||
| Free trial | 14 days | Yes (demo required) |
| Contract required | No | No |
| Payment processing | 2.9% + 30¢ | 2.9% + 30¢ (online) |
| Card reader hardware | Not required | $249 + $10/mo |
Pricing Breakdown
| Shop Size | techsbox | Shopmonkey |
|---|---|---|
| Solo tech | $15/mo | $179/mo |
| Small team (3-5) | $49/mo | $292/mo |
| Growing shop (5+) | $99/mo | $427/mo+ |
Why Shops Choose techsbox Over Shopmonkey
Shopmonkey is built for auto shops — not repair shops
Shopmonkey's core features — VIN lookup, tire inventory, labor guides — are designed for automotive repair. If you fix phones, computers, electronics, or other devices, you're paying for features you'll never use. techsbox is built specifically for walk-in repair shops.
$179/mo is a lot before you've fixed your first device
Shopmonkey's cheapest plan is $179/mo — and that's with annual billing. Add extra users at $20/mo each and you're looking at $240+/mo for a small team. techsbox gives a solo tech everything they need for $15/mo.
No hardware fees or card reader surcharges
Shopmonkey charges $249 for a card reader plus $10/mo per device. techsbox processes payments through Stripe with no hardware requirements — customers pay online or you use any device you already have.
Your shop gets a web presence out of the box
Every techsbox shop gets a public page, custom subdomain, online booking, and a customer portal — included on every plan. Shopmonkey doesn't offer public-facing shop pages or customer self-service portals.
When Shopmonkey Might Be a Better Fit
If you run an automotive repair shop and need VIN lookup, parts catalog integration, labor guides, and heavy-duty vehicle support, Shopmonkey is purpose-built for that. It's a solid tool for auto mechanics with the budget to support it. But if you're a phone, computer, or electronics repair shop, you're paying for an auto-industry toolset you don't need.
Not an auto shop? You shouldn't pay like one.
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