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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 Essentials
Estimator
Estimates
Repair Orders
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 Essentials
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 Essentials
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

Shop Jobs

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

Reports

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