Tekmetric vs AutoLeap: Which Is Cheaper Once Setup Is Counted?
Last updated October 23, 2026 · Prices checked October 22, 2026
Per month, it's a tie. On October 22, 2026, Tekmetric Start and AutoLeap Essentials were both $179 billed annually or $199 monthly, and neither page lists a per-user fee [1][2]. Year one is where they split: AutoLeap has a one-time setup fee it doesn't publish, and Tekmetric states no setup fee. Get AutoLeap's number before you decide.
Key takeaways
- Same entry price: Start and Essentials are both $179 annual / $199 monthly [1][2].
- Top public tiers tie at $409 on annual billing; on monthly billing, Tekmetric Scale is $439 and AutoLeap Elite $449 [1][2].
- AutoLeap: one-time setup fee for implementation, data migration and training; amount unpublished [2].
- Tekmetric: no setup fee stated and "No hidden fees" in its FAQ [1].
Is Tekmetric or AutoLeap cheaper per month?
Neither on annual billing: all three public tiers match ($179, $309, $409) [1][2]. On monthly billing, the entry and middle tiers match ($199, $349) and the top tier differs by $10: Tekmetric Scale $439, AutoLeap Elite $449 [1][2].
How do they compare in year one?
Calculated from published prices, entry plans:
| Team size | Tekmetric / mo | AutoLeap / mo | Difference | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 techs | $179 | $179 | $0 | 2026-10-22 [1][2] |
| 5 techs | $179 | $179 | $0 | 2026-10-22 [1][2] |
| 10 techs | $179 | $179 | $0 | 2026-10-22 [1][2] |
| Year one, 5 techs (excl. AutoLeap setup) | $2,148 | $2,148 | 2026-10-22 [1][2] |
Annual billing shown. The year-one difference cell is blank because it equals AutoLeap's setup fee, which isn't published [2]. Whatever AutoLeap quotes is the amount AutoLeap costs more in year one on these plans.
How do totals compare at 2, 5 and 10 techs?
They don't move. Tekmetric doesn't charge by user or repair order [1], and AutoLeap lists unlimited repair orders with no per-user fee mentioned [2]. Team size matters more for your choice of plan than for the price.
Where the plans differ
Two-way texting is on AutoLeap Pro [2] but not until Tekmetric Scale [1]. Labor guides arrive at the middle tier on both: Grow [1] and Pro [2]. Tekmetric lists add-ons at set prices, like Multi-Shop at $70 and Tire Suite at $39 per shop per month [1]; AutoLeap prices its AI Receptionist at $99 a month and lists Marketing Suite, Payments and Multi-Shop without prices [2].
What should I ask both vendors before signing?
- AutoLeap: the setup fee amount, in writing, and whether it changes by plan or billing term.
- Tekmetric: the cost of migrating from your current system, since no price is stated.
- Both: payment processing rates. AutoLeap: contract length (Tekmetric says no long-term contracts are required [1]).
Checked 2026-10-22 against each vendor's official pricing page. They're subject to change; confirm with the vendor before you buy. Prices checked October 22, 2026. This site is independent and isn't endorsed by the companies listed.
Questions people ask
Does AutoLeap cost more to set up?
AutoLeap charges a one-time setup fee with no published amount; Tekmetric states no setup fee [1][2].
Which one has add-on fees?
Both. Tekmetric: Multi-Shop $70, Tire Suite $39, Marketing +$345/mo per shop, shown struck through next to a note to ask about special intro offers [1]. AutoLeap: AI Receptionist $99/mo [2].
Is either priced per user?
Tekmetric says it doesn't charge by user, and AutoLeap's page mentions no per-user fee [1][2].
Which suits a 2-tech shop?
Both cost $179 a month annually at 2 techs [1][2]. If you need two-way texting on the entry budget, AutoLeap Pro at $309 has it, while Tekmetric's starts on Scale at $409.
What to do next
- Read the Tekmetric pricing page
- Read the AutoLeap pricing page
- Get AutoLeap's setup fee in writing
- See every vendor at your size on the cost by team size page
Sources
- Tekmetric pricing page, checked 2026-10-22; Marketing add-on and free trial FAQ checked 2026-10-23
- AutoLeap pricing page, checked 2026-10-22; Elite annual price checked 2026-10-23