The short version
Tekmetric is strong shop management for fixed repair shops, priced per shop with unlimited users. Trackara Pro is built for mechanics who drive to the job, at $49.99/month. For a solo or small mobile operation Trackara Pro costs far less. For a shop with many technicians under one roof, Tekmetric's per-shop pricing and bay tools may be the better value.
Who switches from Tekmetric, and why
The mechanics who move from Tekmetric to Trackara Pro are mostly solo mobile mechanics and small mobile teams of 1 to 5 techs: people who work out of a van or truck at the customer's driveway, fleet yard, or campground rather than in a fixed bay. These are the reasons they give most often.
A lower monthly bill
Tekmetric Start is $199/month ($179/month billed annually). Trackara Pro is $49.99/month or $499.99/year. On annual billing that is $2,148 a year against $499.99.
Built for the road, not the bay
Trackara Pro plans your day around stops: Route Optimizer, Day Planner, On-My-Way ETA texts, and Proof of Service photos at the customer's location.
Mileage and taxes
Trackara Pro keeps an IRS-compliant mileage log and produces Schedule C tax reports. Tekmetric's pricing page does not list mileage tracking.
Try it with real jobs
Tekmetric's FAQ says it offers demos but not free trials. Trackara Pro has a 14-day free trial, so you can run a week of real jobs before paying.
When Tekmetric is the better fit
Trackara Pro is not built for every shop, and switching is a mistake if your business looks like this:
- You have a fixed shop with several technicians. Tekmetric includes unlimited users per shop, while Trackara Pro charges $15/month for each technician who needs their own login. Around ten logins, Tekmetric Start and Trackara Pro cost about the same, and Tekmetric adds bay tools.
- You want a technician board, labor guide, and shop-floor job clocks.
- You run multiple shops (Tekmetric Multi-Shop is +$70/month per shop).
- You want a dedicated account manager (Enterprise).
Tekmetric vs Trackara Pro at a glance
Competitor details below come from Tekmetric's own website. Where their pricing or product page does not mention a feature, we say so rather than guess. Ask Tekmetric directly if a feature matters to you.
| Feature | Trackara Pro | Tekmetric |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49.99/month or $499.99/year | $199/month Start ($179/month billed annually) |
| Plans | One plan, every feature | Start, Grow ($349), Scale ($439), Enterprise (custom) |
| Users | Assigned techs free; $15/month per extra app login | Unlimited users, priced per shop |
| Free trial | ✓ 14 days | ✗ Free demo, no free trial (per its FAQ) |
| Built for | Mobile mechanics and small operators (1 to 5 techs) | Fixed-location auto repair shops |
| Offline mode on the phone | ✓ Full offline on iOS and Android | Not listed on their pricing page |
| Mileage tracking for taxes | ✓ IRS mileage log + Schedule C reports | Not listed on their pricing page |
| OBD2 scanning in the app | ✓ Bluetooth ELM327 adapters | Not listed on their pricing page |
| Route planning | ✓ Route Optimizer + Day Planner | Not listed on their pricing page |
| On-my-way texts | ✓ On-My-Way ETA + Proof of Service | Not listed on their pricing page |
| Digital inspections | ✓ Photo on iOS and Android, video on iOS | ✓ Included from Start, photos and video in the app |
| Online booking | ✓ Online Booking Portal | Not listed on their pricing page |
| Card payments | ✓ Card payments through your Square account | ✓ Integrated payments listed on Enterprise |
| Integrated parts ordering | ✗ Not available yet | Inventory and vendor management on Start |
| Multi-bay shop workflow | ✗ Not built for bays | ✓ Technician board on Scale |
Tekmetric details checked September 25, 2026 on www.tekmetric.com/pricing and www.tekmetric.com/mobile-app. Prices change; check Tekmetric's site for current pricing.
Pricing: Tekmetric vs Trackara Pro
Tekmetric lists Start at $199/month ($179/month billed annually), Grow at $349/month ($309 annually), Scale at $439/month ($409 annually), and custom Enterprise pricing. It says subscriptions are priced per shop, not per user, with unlimited users and repair orders. Add-ons include Multi-Shop at +$70/month per shop.
Trackara Pro is $49.99/month or $499.99/year with every feature. Technicians you assign work to are free; a technician who needs their own app login is a $15/month seat.
Honest math: a solo mechanic pays $49.99 against $199. An owner with two techs who need logins pays $79.99 against $199. Because Tekmetric includes unlimited users, a larger team closes the gap: at ten technician logins, Trackara Pro is $199.99/month, the same as Tekmetric Start. Past that size you are probably running a shop, and Tekmetric is built for that.
Switching from Tekmetric to Trackara Pro
You do not need to re-type your customer list. Most mechanics switch in an afternoon and run both systems side by side for a week or two.
- Start the trial. Create your account, pick your business type, and install the app on iPhone, iPad, or Android. Your subscription also includes the web portal at shop.trackara.app.
- Export from Tekmetric. Download your customer list and, if you track stock, your parts list as CSV or Excel files. Tekmetric's support can tell you where their export lives.
- Import in the web portal. In Settings, open Data Import and Export and upload the file. The Data Import tool has a Tekmetric preset for its customer and parts export column names. The importer handles customers with their vehicles, parts inventory, suppliers, and past invoices, quotes, and work orders, and it shows a preview with counts and sample rows before anything is saved.
- Rebuild your common jobs. Save your usual services as frequent jobs so quotes take a few taps, and set up inspection templates.
- Connect payments. Card payments run through your own Square account: Trackara Pro sends a Square-hosted payment link, and the money goes straight to you.
- Turn on mileage tracking from day one so your mileage log and tax reports start filling in.
- Cancel Tekmetric once your open jobs are finished and you are comfortable.
Questions during the switch? Call or text support at +1 (801) 946-9396 or email support@trackara.app.
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Is Trackara Pro cheaper than Tekmetric?
For solo mechanics and small mobile teams, yes. Trackara Pro is $49.99/month or $499.99/year. Tekmetric Start is listed at $199/month, or $179/month billed annually, as of September 2026. Tekmetric includes unlimited users per shop, while Trackara Pro charges $15/month for each technician who needs their own app login, so the gap narrows as a team grows.
Does Tekmetric have a free trial?
Tekmetric's pricing FAQ says it offers free demos but not free trials. Trackara Pro has a 14-day free trial.
Is Tekmetric good for mobile mechanics?
Tekmetric is built for fixed-location repair shops, and its mobile app is aimed at the curb-to-bay workflow. Its pricing page does not list mobile tools like mileage tracking or route planning. Trackara Pro is designed for mechanics who work at the customer's location.
When should I choose Tekmetric instead?
If you run a fixed shop with many technicians, want a technician board and labor guide, or operate several locations, Tekmetric is likely the better fit.
Can I import my Tekmetric data?
Yes. Export customers and parts from Tekmetric as a spreadsheet and use Settings, Data Import and Export in the Trackara Pro web portal. It has a Tekmetric preset and previews every row before saving.
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