Gearboxly vs Tekmetric
Tekmetric is a well-established cloud shop system with unlimited users on every plan. The biggest differences are where texting and payments sit in the plans, and Gearboxly's built-in AI.
| Checked October 1, 2026 | Gearboxly | Tekmetric |
|---|---|---|
| Published monthly price | $99/mo Core; $249/mo AI (all AI features); $399/mo Growth | Start $199, Grow $349, Scale $439 (billed monthly); Enterprise custom |
| Users | Unlimited on every plan | Unlimited (priced per shop) |
| Two-way texting | Two-way texting on every plan (1,000 segments/location/month) | Scale plan and up |
| Integrated payments | Every plan, powered by Stripe; no extra Gearboxly fee | Enterprise plan |
| Labor guide | Every plan | Grow plan and up |
| Employee time clock | Every plan | Grow 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 |
- If you text customers and take cards online, compare Gearboxly's $99 Core with the Tekmetric plan that includes both.
- Both price per shop, not per user.
See the full four-way comparison, or every Gearboxly feature.
Questions shops ask
Can I move from Tekmetric to Gearboxly?
Yes. Export your customers and vehicles as a CSV and import them into Gearboxly. We're happy to help with the move.
Is Gearboxly cheaper than Tekmetric?
On published monthly prices as of October 1, 2026, Gearboxly Core is $99 and Tekmetric Start is $199. Check Tekmetric's pricing page for current prices.
See it on your own shop
14-day free trial of the AI plan. No credit card. No contract, cancel anytime.
Start freeTekmetric 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. Tekmetric is a trademark of its owner; Gearboxly is not affiliated with it. Spotted something out of date? Email support@gearboxly.com.