Tekmetric vs Shopmonkey: Which Costs Less for Your Shop?
Last updated October 23, 2026 · Prices checked October 22, 2026
On entry plans, Tekmetric costs less at every team size shown here (prices checked October 22, 2026): Start is $179 a month billed annually no matter how many people log in [1], while Shopmonkey Basic is $215 for 3 licenses plus $20 for each extra [2]. The catch is features. Shopmonkey's entry plan includes two-way texting; Tekmetric's doesn't.
Key takeaways
- Tekmetric is priced per shop with unlimited users; Shopmonkey includes 3, 4 or 5 licenses by plan, then $20/user/mo [1][2].
- At 10 techs on annual billing: Tekmetric Start $179, Shopmonkey Basic $355 (calculated) [1][2].
- Shopmonkey charges a one-time $500 migration fee; Tekmetric states no setup fee and no migration price [1][2].
- Two-way texting: Shopmonkey Basic; Tekmetric Scale [1][2].
Is Tekmetric or Shopmonkey cheaper?
On base price per shop, Tekmetric. Its entry plan is $179 annual or $199 monthly [1], against Shopmonkey's $215 or $239 [2]. Licenses widen the gap, because Tekmetric says "We don't charge by user or by repair order" [1].
How do the totals compare at 2, 5 and 10 techs?
Calculated from published prices, entry plans, annual billing, one Shopmonkey license per tech.
| Team size | Tekmetric / mo | Shopmonkey / mo | Difference | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 techs | $179 | $215 | $36 | 2026-10-22 [1][2] |
| 5 techs | $179 | $255 | $76 | 2026-10-22 [1][2] |
| 10 techs | $179 | $355 | $176 | 2026-10-22 [1][2] |
| Year one, 5 techs | $2,148 | $3,560 | $1,412 | 2026-10-22 [1][2] |
Shopmonkey's year one includes its $500 migration fee. On monthly billing the gaps are $40, $80 and $180 a month, and year one at 5 techs is $2,388 against $3,848.
Which plan first includes texting, DVI and the labor guide?
| Feature | Tekmetric plan | Shopmonkey plan |
|---|---|---|
| Two-way texting | Scale ($409 / $439) [1] | Basic ($215 / $239) [2] |
| DVI | Start [1] | Basic, 2 templates; unlimited on Clever [2] |
| Labor guide | Grow ($309 / $349) [1] | Clever ($359 / $399) [2] |
If two-way texting is a must, the fair comparison is Tekmetric Scale at $409 against Shopmonkey Basic at $215 on annual billing. At 10 techs, Basic is $355, still under Scale.
Which one is better for a growing shop?
If you expect to add techs, Tekmetric's flat price is easier to budget, since hires don't change the bill [1]. If you'd stay small and texting matters most, Shopmonkey Basic gets you there for less [2]. I'd price both at the plan that has your must-have features and your real headcount, not the entry plan.
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
Is Shopmonkey cheaper than Tekmetric?
Not on entry plans. Shopmonkey Basic starts at $215 annual against Tekmetric Start at $179 [1][2]. Once texting is required, Shopmonkey Basic costs less than Tekmetric Scale.
Which one charges per user?
Shopmonkey, at $20/user/mo past the plan's licenses. Tekmetric doesn't charge per user [1][2].
Can I switch from one to the other?
Tekmetric offers migration from 150+ systems, with no price stated [1]. Shopmonkey charges a one-time $500 migration fee [2].
Which one has a migration fee?
Shopmonkey, $500 one-time [2]. Tekmetric's pricing page doesn't list a migration price [1].
What to do next
- Read the full Tekmetric pricing page
- Read the full Shopmonkey pricing page
- See every vendor at your size on the cost by team size page
- Check the price change log
Sources
- Tekmetric pricing page, checked 2026-10-22
- Shopmonkey pricing page, checked 2026-10-22