Shop software comparison
Lugbird, the flat-price Shop Boss alternative
Shop Boss is a web-based shop manager with a live workflow board, unlimited users and a straightforward feel.
Side by side
Lugbird vs Shop Boss
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| Feature | Lugbird | Shop Boss |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, or $49 a month flat | Gold starts at $199 a month and tiers rise to $649; data migration is $399 to $899. |
| Users | Unlimited users on every plan | Unlimited users. |
| Contract | Month-to-month. Cancel self-serve in two clicks. | Month-to-month available. |
| Data export | Full CSV export, free, any time | Not publicly documented |
| Signup | Self-serve. No demo call. | Not publicly documented |
| Digital inspections | Photo inspections on every plan | Not publicly documented |
| Online approval | Online estimate approval + live repair tracker on every plan | Not publicly documented |
| Public repair tracker | Public repair-status tracker for every RO | Not publicly documented |
Shop Bossfigures are public pricing and terms, verified July 2026. Rows marked "not publicly documented" are not claims either way, check Shop Boss's site or ask for a demo. Always check the vendor's site for current pricing.
Where Shop Boss is the better pick
Established shops that want the BOSS Board workflow view and are happy in the $200+ bracket.
Documented in reviews and pricing pages
- Users report outages at the counter and a laggy mobile app
- Inventory and AP controls described as clunky
- Small shops call it expensive for what they use
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