Comparing two popular auto repair shop management platforms
Last updated: January 2026
| Feature | Sayyara Sayyara | ShopMonkey |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $99/month (launch pricing) | $199/month ($179/mo annual, 3 users) |
| Pricing Tiers | Single Plan All features included | 4 Tiers $179-$475/mo (monthly higher) |
| Additional Users | Free - unlimited | +$20/month Per additional user |
| Flexible Tiered Plans | Coming Soon For all shop sizes | Multiple tiers |
| Free Trial | 14 days, no credit card | 14 days |
| Unlimited Users | All plans | Tiered by users |
| Online Quote Requests | ||
| Appointment Scheduling | ||
| Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) | ||
| Repair Orders & Invoicing | ||
| CRM & Customer Portal | ||
| Inventory Management | ||
| Analytics & Reporting | ||
| Setup Time | Self-serve signup | Varies |
| Free Data Migration | ||
| Contract Required | Cancel anytime | Month-to-month |
| Parts Supplier Integration | Coming Q2 2026 | |
| Labor Guide Integration | Coming Q2 2026 | |
| Multi-Location Support | Included | |
| Customer-Driven Development | We prioritize your feedback | |
| US & Canada Support |
Pricing subject to change; last reviewed January 2026. Check vendor sites for latest rates and promos.
Savings depend on plan tiers, add-ons, and user count. With launch pricing and unlimited users, many shops see lower monthly costs compared to higher-tier plans and per-seat fees.
Add as many employees as you need without paying extra. ShopMonkey charges more as you add users, but Sayyara includes unlimited users on all plans. Perfect for growing shops that don't want to worry about per-user fees.
Sayyara is built with the latest technology for a lightning-fast experience. Our clean, intuitive interface that is quick to learn. Plus, start using it immediately with our self-serve signup.
ShopMonkey has many features, but that can mean complexity. Sayyara focuses on what shops actually use daily: estimates, DVIs, repair orders, invoicing, CRM, and analytics. Clean, modern interface without the bloat.
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's when ShopMonkey might be the better choice:
ShopMonkey has established integrations with parts suppliers (WorldPac, PartsTech) and labor guides (Mitchell1, AllData). Sayyara is building these integrations and they'll be available soon. If you can't wait, ShopMonkey has them today.
ShopMonkey has more experience with custom legacy enterprise integrations. Sayyara securely manages multi-location setups seamlessly, with QuickBooks and appointment scheduling built in cleanly. If you have highly specialized legacy enterprise needs immediately, ShopMonkey might be better today.
If you have $300-500/month to spend and want every possible feature and integration, ShopMonkey offers a mature, feature-rich platform with years of development.
Yes! We offer free data migration. Our team will help you export your customer data, vehicle information, and service history from ShopMonkey and import it into Sayyara. Migrations typically complete quickly.
Sayyara has all core features: online quote requests, DVIs, repair orders, invoicing, CRM, inventory, appointment scheduling, multi-location support, and analytics. We're actively building parts supplier integration and labor guides (coming Q2 2026). ShopMonkey has more integrations today, but Sayyara covers the core daily workflows. Plus, we listen to customer feedback and prioritize the features you need most - even if they're not currently on our roadmap.
Savings depend on plan tiers, add-ons, and user count. With launch pricing and unlimited users, many shops see lower monthly costs compared to higher-tier plans and per-seat fees.
Sayyara is built on modern cloud infrastructure and follows security best practices. While ShopMonkey has been around longer, Sayyara focuses on reliability and performance for daily shop workflows.