Shop software comparison
Lugbird, the simpler Torque360 alternative
Torque360 is a budget all-rounder with digital authorizations, DVIs and PartsTech integration.
Side by side
Lugbird vs Torque360
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| Feature | Lugbird | Torque360 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, or $49 a month flat | Starter $59.99 a month billed annually (5 users); Turbo $119.99 a month annually. |
| Users | Unlimited users on every plan | Starter caps at 5 users; unlimited arrives on Turbo. |
| Contract | Month-to-month. Cancel self-serve in two clicks. | Annual billing for the listed prices; one-time add-ons include a $999 scheduler. |
| 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 |
Torque360figures are public pricing and terms, verified July 2026. Rows marked "not publicly documented" are not claims either way, check Torque360's site or ask for a demo. Always check the vendor's site for current pricing.
Where Torque360 is the better pick
Shops that want PartsTech on a budget and will pay annually for it.
Documented in reviews and pricing pages
- Big one-time add-on fees ($499 payments, $999 scheduler)
- Users report inventory counts drifting after invoicing
- A required vehicle-tag field frustrates shops working on untagged used cars
Questions
Torque360 vs Lugbird: FAQ
Starter $59.99 a month billed annually (5 users); Turbo $119.99 a month annually. Always verify current pricing on Torque360's site before you buy.
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