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Shop Boss vs Protractor

In-depth comparison to help you choose the best solution for your auto repair shop

Shop Boss

Affordable cloud-based shop management with powerful features

Starting Price: $79/month

Best For: Budget-conscious independent shops wanting comprehensive features

Complexity: beginner

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Protractor

Enterprise-grade shop management for multi-location operations

Starting Price: $299/month

Best For: Multi-location chains and franchises needing centralized control

Complexity: advanced

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Feature Comparison

FeatureShop BossProtractor
Starting Price$79/mo$299/mo
Complexity Levelbeginneradvanced
Best ForBudget-conscious independent shops wanting comprehensive featuresMulti-location chains and franchises needing centralized control
Shop Size Supportindependentmedium chain, enterprise

Shop Boss Features

  • ✓Appointment scheduling
  • ✓Digital vehicle inspections (BOSS Inspect)
  • ✓Estimates and invoicing
  • ✓Customer texting
  • ✓Parts ordering integration
  • ✓Labor guide integration
  • ✓QuickBooks integration

Protractor Features

  • ✓Multi-location management
  • ✓Advanced reporting and analytics
  • ✓Digital vehicle inspections
  • ✓Customer relationship management
  • ✓Parts inventory management
  • ✓Labor matrix pricing
  • ✓API integrations

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Shop Boss if:

  • You're looking for a solution best suited for budget-conscious independent shops wanting comprehensive features
  • You prefer beginner complexity software
  • Your shop size is: independent
  • You want the more affordable option ($79/mo vs $299/mo)

Choose Protractor if:

  • You're looking for a solution best suited for multi-location chains and franchises needing centralized control
  • You prefer advanced complexity software
  • Your shop size is: medium chain, enterprise

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