Shop software comparison
Lugbird, the small-shop Tekmetric alternative
Tekmetric is the category leader for established independent shops chasing ARO and GP metrics, with excellent DVIs and a real-time dashboard.
Side by side
Lugbird vs Tekmetric
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| Feature | Lugbird | Tekmetric |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, or $49 a month flat | Listed at $199 to $439 a month (Start to Scale), flat per shop. |
| Users | Unlimited users on every plan | Unlimited users on every tier. |
| Contract | Month-to-month. Cancel self-serve in two clicks. | Month-to-month, no long-term contracts. |
| 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 |
Tekmetricfigures are public pricing and terms, verified July 2026. Rows marked "not publicly documented" are not claims either way, check Tekmetric's site or ask for a demo. Always check the vendor's site for current pricing.
Where Tekmetric is the better pick
Shops with 4+ bays that live in tech-efficiency reports and want licensed labor guides built in.
Documented in reviews and pricing pages
- Two-way texting only arrives on the $439 Scale tier
- The MOTOR labor guide starts on the $349 Grow tier
- Its starter tier was widely cited at $99 a month in 2023; it is $199 now
- Payment processing rates are quote-only
Questions
Tekmetric vs Lugbird: FAQ
Listed at $199 to $439 a month (Start to Scale), flat per shop. Always verify current pricing on Tekmetric's site before you buy.
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