Gearboxly vs Shopmonkey
Shopmonkey includes texting and payments on every plan. The biggest differences are user limits, where inventory and the time clock sit, and Gearboxly's built-in AI.
| Checked October 1, 2026 | Gearboxly | Shopmonkey |
|---|---|---|
| Published monthly price | $99/mo Core; $249/mo AI (all AI features); $399/mo Growth | Basic $239, Clever $399, Genius $499 (billed monthly); Multi-Shop custom |
| Users | Unlimited on every plan | 3 to 5 included by plan, then +$20/month each |
| Two-way texting | Two-way texting on every plan (1,000 segments/location/month) | Every plan |
| Integrated payments | Every plan, powered by Stripe; no extra Gearboxly fee | Every plan |
| Inventory | Every plan | Clever plan and up |
| Employee time clock | Every plan | Clever plan and up |
| AI assistant built in | AI labor lookup, estimate drafts, inspection write-ups, Shop Brain (AI plan) | Check with them |
| Free trial | 14 days of the AI plan, no card | Check with them |
- Count your writers and techs: Gearboxly includes everyone, Shopmonkey's plans include 3 to 5 users.
- Both include texting and payments on the entry plan.
See the full four-way comparison, or every Gearboxly feature.
Questions shops ask
Can I move from Shopmonkey to Gearboxly?
Yes. Export your customers and vehicles as a CSV and import them into Gearboxly. We're happy to help with the move.
Does Gearboxly charge per user?
No. Every Gearboxly plan includes unlimited users.
See it on your own shop
14-day free trial of the AI plan. No credit card. No contract, cancel anytime.
Start freeShopmonkey details come from their public pricing page as of October 1, 2026 and may have changed; see their site for current pricing. “Check with them” means we couldn’t verify it from public information. Shopmonkey is a trademark of its owner; Gearboxly is not affiliated with it. Spotted something out of date? Email support@gearboxly.com.