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$199.00
3 User Licenses Per Month

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Shopmonkey Demo - Shopmonkey software
All-in-one shop management software. The auto shop software that combines your hustle and craftsmanship with efficiency and profit.
Shopmonkey Demo - Customizable Workflow
Run your shop your way with a drag-and-drop workflow that helps you know the status of each job from start to finish.
Shopmonkey Demo - Estimates
Build professional digital estimates fast with built-in parts & labor looksups, license plate & VIN scan, canned services, and more.
Shopmonkey Demo - Customer communications: two-way text and email
Quickly connect with customers right from within Shopmonkey for seamless – and contactless – communication. Send digital estimates for virtual approval, invoices, photos, and more!
Shopmonkey Demo - Payments
Streamline your payment processing, simplify accounting, and impress your customers with a modern payment experience that allows them to pay from anywhere. Use Buy Now, Pay Later to offer your customers the ability to pay for deferred services over time.
Shopmonkey Demo - Spanish language settings
Clear communication, built around your customers, less confusion, faster approvals and a better experience for everyone.
Shopmonkey, the all-in-one shop management solution designed to help auto repair shops thrive.
Manage every part of your business in one place, from writing estimates and scheduling jobs to messaging customers, completing inspections, and
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Shopmonkey, the all-in-one shop management solution designed to help auto repair shops thrive. Manage every part of your business in one place, from writing estimates and scheduling jobs to messaging customers, completing inspections, and
When your shop is organized, your team moves faster, nothing slips through the cracks, and you spend less time chasing details and more time turning wrenches.

Freedom Autoworks keeps things running smoothly with Shopmonkey.
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When your shop is organized, your team moves faster, nothing slips through the cracks, and you spend less time chasing details and more time turning wrenches. Freedom Autoworks keeps things running smoothly with Shopmonkey.
Shopmonkey’s DVIs help shops protect both their business and their customers with clear, visual documentation. Technicians can capture photos, add notes, and mark existing damage at check-in, creating transparency and trust from the start.
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Shopmonkey’s DVIs help shops protect both their business and their customers with clear, visual documentation. Technicians can capture photos, add notes, and mark existing damage at check-in, creating transparency and trust from the start.
Getting estimates out fast is one of the biggest ways shops can win back time and build trust with customers.  See how Shopmonkey makes this easy.
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Getting estimates out fast is one of the biggest ways shops can win back time and build trust with customers. See how Shopmonkey makes this easy.
The solution for multi-location management | Tint World Success Story
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The solution for multi-location management | Tint World Success Story
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Shopmonkey Reviews (410)

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Shopmonkey Reviews (410)

4.6
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Users consistently praise the ease of use and intuitive interface of Shopmonkey, highlighting how it simplifies tasks like invoicing and customer communication. Many appreciate the software's ability to streamline workflows and keep operations organized, making it a valuable tool for automotive shops. However, some users note that the mobile app experience could be improved.

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Daniel p.
DP
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Streamlined Management with Room for Payroll Improvement"
What do you like best about Shopmonkey?

I really like the online digital experience that Shopmonkey provides to our customers. It's smooth and allows for setting appointments easily. Customers can see in real-time what status their vehicle is in, which is a big game changer for us. We can send them text message updates about their vehicle's status, which our customers love. The digital vehicle inspections and the ability to communicate through text message make the whole process much easier and more efficient. This keeps our customers up to date, which has been a great experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shopmonkey?

I'm having a bit of trouble on the payroll side. We have technicians that are paid based on hourly and flag hour, so being able to customize the aspects of how we do payroll would help make the numbers a little more accurate. The same goes for our front personnel, who are paid on a commission and hourly. The system doesn't log it correctly. But that's minor compared to the big stuff the system does for us. Also, setting up was a bit difficult at first. We integrated with QuickBooks, and while that part was simple, we had to set up a lot of things on our own, like inspections and rules. It took us about thirty to sixty days to narrow it down and get it working the way we wanted. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Angelique Tober of Shopmonkey

Daniel, thanks for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that Shopmonkey has been helpful in organizing your management systems and improving customer communication. We also  understand the importance of accurate payroll processing and that hybrid pay is a complex area.  We have shared your feedback with our Success team and as always, if you need assistance, please reach out to support@shopmonkey,io or call (408) 351-9991.

Jamal H.
JH
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Streamlined Shop Management with Excellent Support"
What do you like best about Shopmonkey?

I use Shopmonkey for everything to do with my shop, from intaking appointments to collecting reviews and everything in between. I no longer need to call multiple vendors, and I love the clear layout of my schedule. I really like the work request form and the fact that I can attach it to my website so customers can fill it out themselves. The initial setup was very easy, and Sebastian made it a breeze—he still helps me out to this day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shopmonkey?

I don't like dealing with duplicate customers and I wish the internal user notes could show up on all of the customer work orders. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rayelin A.
RA
Media and Marketing
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy Customer communication and variety of features and uses in one program."
What do you like best about Shopmonkey?

My favourite feature is probably the ability to text customers and how easy it is to send and explain invoices/quotes to customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shopmonkey?

there's really not much to complain about, I guess my only suggestion would be to have internal team messaging be on par with messaging customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Abdul M.
AM
Owner
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Loved 1.0. 2.0 is a disaster!!"
What do you like best about Shopmonkey?

1.0. We started using them in 2019. After the disaster of what they called the 2.0 update, we moved all of our locations to a competitor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shopmonkey?

Everything feels so clunky. It seems like they tried to squeeze too much into it now, and it just doesn’t flow the way it used to. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Paul Salleles of Shopmonkey

Thank you for being a Shopmonkey customer since 2019 — that kind of long-term relationship means a lot to us. We're sorry the 2.0 update didn't meet your expectations. Our goal was to add capability without losing the simplicity you relied on in 1.0, and we understand we didn't hit that mark for your shops. We reached out but haven't connected yet. If you're ever open to a direct conversation — no pitch, just a real look at what's changed — we'd welcome it. You can reach us at success@shopmonkey.io.

Brian H.
BH
Owner
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Streamlined Workflow Management and Customer Texting"
What do you like best about Shopmonkey?

Workflow management and text to customers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shopmonkey?

No barcode printing, no multiple price fields , no sale price and then revert back to normal price on specific date. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Angelique Tober of Shopmonkey

Thanks for your review, Brian. Glad that two-way communications in Shopmonkey are helping with the way you and your customers prefer to do business!

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Bruce  G.
BG
President
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Horrible customer service... Shopmonkey 2.0 is a joke... RUN from them and find something else !!"
What do you like best about Shopmonkey?

Shopmonkey 1.0 was great.... the best word I can muster to describe Shopmonkey 2.0 is "regression" added key strokes and worse functionality....CUSTOMER SERVICE is a JOKE Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shopmonkey?

Shopmonkey 2.0 added a few nice features... but mostly increased the hardship of using the software...within first 2 hours of using the new software I had a conversation with Judy ( which has since vanished from the face of the earth apparently) and I mentioned no less than 10 glitches/bugs/functionality problems.... roughly 2 months ago...since then.... NOT A SINGLE THING HAS BEEN RECTIFIED.

Let's read what Google has to say about it after compiling data from the net...

The "Shopmonkey 2.0 switch over" refers to Shopmonkey's transition from its original platform to a completely revamped 2.0 version, which involved significant data migration and a complete redesign of the user experience for auto repair shops. Shopmonkey facilitated this by using a platform called Arcade to guide users, provide training, and offer a way to test new features without affecting their live data. While Shopmonkey aimed to provide a better platform, some users found the 2.0 version complex and migrated to alternative software like Fieldd or Shift Industry.

What is the Shopmonkey 2.0 Switch Over?

Re-platforming Effort:

Shopmonkey undertook a major project to re-platform its entire cloud-based management system, creating a new version known as 2.0.

Data Migration:

The switch involved migrating all existing user data from the older platform to the new 2.0 system.

User Experience Overhaul:

A new, redesigned system and user interface was introduced to improve functionality and management for auto repair shops.

How Shopmonkey Handled the Transition

Arcade Software: Shopmonkey partnered with Arcade Software to manage the transition.

Guided Onboarding: The platform helped onboard users to the new system and introduced them to the full range of new features.

Safe Environment for Testing: Users could experience and test the new features in a safe environment provided by Arcade, allowing them to understand the benefits without impacting their live shop operations.

User Experiences and Alternatives

Challenges for Some Users:

While the aim was to improve the platform, some users reported significant issues and difficulties with the 2.0 version, finding it complex and a steep learning curve, according to this Reddit thread.

Migrating to Other Software:

Frustrated users, faced with learning a new system, decided to migrate to alternative shop management software such as Fieldd or Shift Industry.

Looks like my path starts with investigating Fieldd or Shift Industry now.... I recommend you do the same !! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Paul Salleles of Shopmonkey

Hi Bruce, we hear you — the 2.0 transition was a major change, and for shops that had invested years in the 1.0 workflow, the adjustment was genuinely disruptive. We've spent significant time since then addressing the specific bugs and functionality gaps that were raised in the early days of the transition, and the platform has changed considerably from where it was when you wrote this. We also hear the frustration about inconsistent support contact — continuity matters, and it's something we've actively worked to improve. If you're open to taking a look at where things stand now, we'd genuinely welcome that conversation.

Verified User in Information Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Effortless Data Entry and Outstanding Support"
What do you like best about Shopmonkey?

Shopmonkey is straightforward and easy to use. The tech and customer support are excellent, and using it every week has made entering data for vehicle inspections much more convenient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shopmonkey?

At first, it can be challenging to learn how to use, but once you understand how it functions, it becomes much easier to make it work for you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Angelique Tober of Shopmonkey

We're glad to hear that you find Shopmonkey straightforward and easy to use, and that our tech and customer support have been excellent for you. These teams work hard to partner with shops like yours!

Kevin C.
KC
Store Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Frequent Downtime and Errors Undermine Usability"
What do you like best about Shopmonkey?

I dont like anything about the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shopmonkey?

Down time, freezing, app errors happening frequently Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Roy O.
RO
CEO and President
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Unethical business practices"
What do you like best about Shopmonkey?

I only use Shopmonky as a customer of the shop using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shopmonkey?

I am a customer of a detailer in Orlando that used Shopmonkey. They decided to move to different software and Shopmonkey gave their text number to a direct competitor in town called Empire Auto Spa. I texted my origional detailer to get a couple of projects scheduled and got a response quickly. Nowhere in the response did Empire communicate who they were. They pretended to be my detailer and never identified themselves anywhere in the thread. I figured it out when I got some calls from Empire, that I did not answer, and then got an email summary of the text communications. The point is if you do business with Shopmonkey just know that when you leave they are going to route your customer inquiries to a direct competitor. If that's not illegal it should be. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Paul Salleles of Shopmonkey

Hi Roy, we want to set the record straight: Shopmonkey has never sold or shared customer data with competitors. What you experienced was an unintended overlap from an older version of our platform, where some businesses shared a pool of outbound text numbers. When your original shop moved to different software, that number remained active for another business — Empire Auto Spa — without any coordination or intent on our part. This was not a design we're proud of, and we've since moved all businesses to dedicated phone numbers to make sure this can't happen again. We're sorry for the confusion this caused you as a customer of that shop.

Sadie S.
SS
Office Administrator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Excellent Program, Needs a Little Work After Update"
What do you like best about Shopmonkey?

Shopmonkey is so helpful with keeping all my workorders organized and in different categories. I love that I don't have to flip through paper tickets anymore and I can search keywords to find tickets. I also like that it keeps track of time of each employee and I am able to run a payroll report directly from the timeclock page. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Shopmonkey?

My main dislike currently with Shopmonkey is the syncing with Quickbooks. After the update to 2.0 my inventory did not transfer over correctly so it is throwing my numbers off. This also makes it hard because if an item does not show up in Shopmonkey I have to go to Quickbooks to find the item and the price of it. I am the only one who can do this so it makes my job much harder. I also wish that the paid invoices and invoices themselves automatically transferred to Quickbooks instead of going to Accounting Link and then to Quickbooks. They are currently working on some of the issues but it all takes time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Aileen Aquino of Shopmonkey

Thank you for the feedback, Sadie! We're glad Shopmonkey is helping you stay organized. Please continue sharing your feedback so we can improve our product and better serve you.

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How soon can we create custom lead request forms/work request forms? Also, when looking at the Line Item Report, can we see parts by their names instead of their descriptions?

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