Shop software comparison
Lugbird, the honest Shopmonkey alternative
Shopmonkey is a polished, all-in-one shop platform aimed at growing multi-bay shops, with integrated payments, parts ordering and marketing add-ons.
Side by side
Lugbird vs Shopmonkey
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| Feature | Lugbird | Shopmonkey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, or $49 a month flat | Listed at $239 to $499 a month (Basic to Genius), each tier including 3 to 5 users. |
| Users | Unlimited users on every plan | Extra users are $20 a month each. |
| Contract | Month-to-month. Cancel self-serve in two clicks. | Its terms state agreements may not be terminated for convenience during the term, and fees are non-refundable. |
| 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 |
Shopmonkeyfigures are public pricing and terms, verified July 2026. Rows marked "not publicly documented" are not claims either way, check Shopmonkey's site or ask for a demo. Always check the vendor's site for current pricing.
Where Shopmonkey is the better pick
Multi-location shops that want one vendor for payments, marketing and parts ordering, with budget to match.
Documented in reviews and pricing pages
- Per-user fees on every tier
- MOTOR diagrams and procedures only on the top tier
- The forced 2.0 redesign added clicks to daily workflows, by many users' account
- In-house payments with hardware fees ($249 reader + $10 a month)
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