Cloud-first vs desktop/on-prem shop management
Last updated: December 2025
| Feature | Sayyara Best Value | Lankar |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $99/month Unlimited users included | $159/month Care Free (up to 5 users) |
| Higher Tier | Single plan All features included | $189/month Enterprise (multi-store) |
| Per-User Fees | Unlimited users | + $25/user beyond 5 |
| Setup Time | Instant Access | Weeks |
| Deployment | Cloud, any device | Desktop / On-prem Windows-first; on-prem option |
| Customer Portal | FREE - Included | Portal not advertised |
| Digital Inspections (DVI) | Limited / add-on | |
| One-Time License Option | Subscription only | $2,499 Single-user + $500 per extra |
| Support/Upgrades | Included | Annual support $450 + $25/user |
Pricing subject to change; last verified December 2025. Check vendor sites for latest rates and promos.
At $99/month with unlimited users, Sayyara avoids per-seat fees. Lankar costs $159–$189/month for up to 5 users, then +$25/user, or $2,499 upfront plus support. Savings grow as your team grows.
Add advisors and techs freely. Lankar charges per user beyond five, increasing TCO for growing shops.
Sayyara is cloud-native—use it on tablets/phones in the bay. Lankar is primarily a Windows desktop app; on-prem setups add maintenance overhead.
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's when Lankar could be a fit:
If you must run fully on-prem Windows with no cloud dependence, Lankar's on-prem license may suit that need.
Lankar offers a $2,499 one-time license with annual support; Sayyara is subscription-only.
Yes. We help export your customers, vehicles, history, and inventory, then import into Sayyara. Most migrations complete in 1–2 days.
Compared to Lankar Care Free ($159/mo) you save $720/year. Compared to Enterprise ($189/mo) you save $1,080/year—plus extra savings because Sayyara includes unlimited users (Lankar is +$25 per user over five).
Sayyara covers digital estimates, DVIs, work orders, invoicing, CRM, inventory, employee management, notifications, analytics, and a free customer portal. Parts supplier integrations and labor guides are on the roadmap (Q1 2026).