A Shopmonkey alternative for small shops
Shopmonkey pricing
Shopmonkey lists three plans for single shops:
- Basic — $215 to $239 a month depending on billing, 3 user licenses included
- Clever — $359 to $399 a month, 4 user licenses
- Genius — $449 to $499 a month, 5 user licenses
Additional users are listed at $20 a month each, and a one-time $500 data migration fee applies. Card readers are sold separately.
From Shopmonkey's public pricing information, checked November 2026. Prices change — confirm on their site before deciding.
Side by side
| RepairSlip | Shopmonkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/month | $215–$239/month |
| Users | Unlimited | 3–5 included, then $20/user/month |
| Estimates & invoices | Yes | Yes |
| Digital inspections with photos | Yes | Yes |
| Customer approval by link | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in card payments | No — use your own reader | Yes |
| Parts ordering & labor guides | No | Available, depending on plan |
| Moving your data in | No import tool yet | $500 one-time migration fee |
When Shopmonkey is the better choice
- You want card payments, parts ordering and labor guides inside one system.
- You run several techs with a service writer and need detailed reporting.
- You're willing to pay more per month to have everything in one place.
When RepairSlip is enough
- You run one to three bays and the owner still turns wrenches.
- You mostly need estimates, inspections with photos, customer approvals and invoices.
- You already have a card reader and a parts supplier you're happy with.
- You don't want to pay per user as you hire.
Not sure yet? Try the free estimate template and inspection checklist — they're the same layouts RepairSlip uses.
Questions
How much does Shopmonkey cost per month?+
As listed in November 2026, Shopmonkey's single-shop plans run from $215–$239 a month (Basic) to $449–$499 (Genius), with 3–5 users included and $20 a month per extra user.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Shopmonkey?+
RepairSlip is $19 a month with unlimited users. It covers estimates, digital inspections, approvals by text and invoices, but not parts ordering, labor guides or built-in payments.
Can I move my customers from Shopmonkey to RepairSlip?+
There's no import tool yet. Most small shops start fresh and add customers and vehicles as they come in — the VIN lookup makes each one quick.
Try RepairSlip free for 14 days next to Shopmonkey.
RepairSlip keeps every estimate, inspection and invoice in one place, and texts the customer a link to approve. $19 a month for the whole shop.