AutoLeap vs Shopware

AutoLeap and Shopware are both cloud-based automation systems for auto repair shops and workshops. They provide tools for managing technician schedules and orders, invoicing and digital vehicle inspections. Both systems allow to build reports / analytical dashboards that help the manager see the efficiency of the workshop, it profitability and employee workload. Both offer integrations with accounting software, parts supplier portals, payment gateways. Both companies are focused on the North American market

But AutoLeap is a Canadian system, more simple and focused on small auto-repair shops. It is very convenient for creating and sending invoices, work estimates, tracking inventory, ordering parts and also has good integration with QuickBooks. It includes a mobile app for technicians with time tracking and task scheduler. The system is also known for its customer communication tools: live chat, SMS / email notifications, appointment reminders.

ShopWare (2013) is an American system for comprehensive management of a workshop or a network of workshops. It has online booking subsystem, tools for analytics and visualization of the workflow, the ability to work under franchise network. In general, this is a more mature product with extensive implementation experience and many user reviews. However, its price is slightly higher than AutoLeap