techsbox vs Shopmonkey
Shopmonkey is built for auto shops and starts at $239/mo. techsbox starts at $15/mo and works for any repair shop: phones, computers, electronics, and more.
| Feature | techsbox | Shopmonkey |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $15/mo | $239/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 | Sold separately |
Pricing Breakdown
| Shop Size | techsbox | Shopmonkey |
|---|---|---|
| Solo tech | $15/mo | $239/mo |
| Small team (3-5) | $49/mo | $399/mo |
| Growing shop (5+) | $99/mo | $499/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.
$239/mo is a lot before you've fixed your first device
Shopmonkey's cheapest plan is $239/mo billed monthly, or $215/mo on annual billing. It includes three users; add two more at $20/mo each and a five-person shop is at $279/mo. techsbox gives a solo tech everything they need for $15/mo.
No hardware fees or card reader surcharges
Shopmonkey sells card reader hardware separately. 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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