Autera compared with the rest of the market

Nine side-by-side comparisons against the systems UK independent garages actually shortlist. Each one says what the other product does better, because a comparison that never concedes anything is not worth reading.

If you would rather start with money, the cost of garage software in the UK sets out what each vendor publishes, and which three will not tell you without a call.

Side by side

• Autera vs Garage HivePublished pricing from £29 a month against tiers that typically land above £350.
• Autera vs TechManNative iOS and Android apps, rather than a browser on a tablet.
• Autera vs ServiceM8Built for UK garages and MOT work, not adapted from general field service.
• Autera vs MAM Autowork OnlineLighter to run, without the overhead of a full factor system.
• Autera vs Motasoft VGMNo twelve-month contract. Motasoft is cheaper above roughly seven technicians.
• Autera vs Dragon2000For garages that fix cars, rather than a dealer system with a workshop bolted on.
• Autera vs Garage Assistant (GA4)Cloud-native, with nothing to install on a machine in the office.
• Autera vs AutoChainA free plan, and health checks included rather than a separate line.
• Autera vs LaunchControlA free tier and official DVLA and DVSA data, not a third-party feed.

Before you shortlist

• Best garage management software UKThe market compared honestly, including options that are not us.
• What it actually costsPublished prices across the market, and what the from-price hides.
• Switching from ServiceM8We move your data across, free.
• Autera pricingSolo free forever, Starter £29, Workshop £79, Multi-Bay £149.