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Estimator / Shop Manager Feature Comparison

Estimator / Shop Manager Feature Comparison

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The grid below highlights key differences between Estimator and Shop Manager subscription tiers:

Document Types

Feature / Function
Shop Manager Pro
Shop Manager
Estimator
Estimates
Repair Orders
  • Apply a Deposit
Invoices
  • Post a Payment
  • Payment History
  • Process Refunds
Inspections Integration*1

*1 - Subscription to Shop Manager and Inspections required (Not available for Estimator).

Line Items

Feature / Function
Shop Manager Pro
Shop Manager
Estimator
AD Parts & Labor
Custom Part
Custom Labor
Flat Fee
AutoZone Parts Ordering
Symptoms & DTCs
Nexpart Catalog
myCARFAX
  • License plate to VIN decoding
  • Service History
  • Open Recalls
Note
  • Custom Note
  • Customer Concern
Note (continued)
  • Tech Note
  • Tech Recommendation
  • Work Performed
Discount
  • Part
  • Labor
  • Flat Fee

Workflow 

Feature / Function
Shop Manager Pro
Shop Manager
Estimator
Parts Markup Matrix
Print Tech Worksheets
Work-in-Progress Board
Inventory Management
2-way texting
Attach Photos/Videos & PDFs
Track Technician's Time and Cost
Defer Declined Jobs

Shop Jobs

Feature / Function
Shop Manager Pro
Shop Manager
Estimator
Build Shop Jobs
Clone Shop Jobs
Add Shop Jobs to documents

Reports

Feature / Function
Shop Manager Pro
Shop Manager
Estimator
Sales Summary
Tax
Payments
Parts Profit 
Parts Purchased
Shop Performance
Technician Performance
Service Writer Performance
Customer Sales Summary
Unpaid Invoices
Deferred Work
Inventory