Protractor alternative
A simpler Protractor alternative
Protractor prices by quote. Baybolt gives your whole shop every feature for $79 a month flat, with unlimited mechanics and no tier upgrades.
Why shops switch
Reasons to choose Baybolt over Protractor
- See your price up front: $79/mo, no sales quote needed
- Get digital inspections included instead of upgrading plans for them
- Simple, intuitive interface vs complex enterprise software
- Built for independent shops, not just multi-location enterprises
Pricing
Baybolt vs Protractor on price
Baybolt
$79/mo
One plan, every feature, unlimited mechanics.
Protractor
Quote only
Quote-based tiered plans
Common pain points with Protractor
- Pricing is not published; you need a sales quote to compare
- Digital inspections are reserved for higher-tier plans
- Steep learning curve due to complex feature set
- Built mainly for established and multi-location businesses
Feature by feature
Side-by-side features
| Feature | Baybolt$79/mo | ProtractorQuote only |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $79/mo | Quote only |
| Unlimited Mechanics | Plan dependent | |
| Digital Vehicle Inspections | Higher-tier plans | |
| VIN Scanner & Decoder | VIN lookup | |
| Parts Search (Multi-Source) | eBay, Amazon, RockAuto | Catalog lookup |
| Invoice & Estimate Generator | ||
| Text-to-Pay | Your own Stripe, no Baybolt fee | |
| Automatic Reminders | Email: appointment & service | Text appointment reminders |
| Saved (Canned) Jobs | ||
| Customer & Vehicle History | ||
| Mechanic Scheduling | ||
| Time Clock (Mobile) | Desktop only | |
| Kanban Project Board | Workflow screen | |
| Customer Progress Tracker | ||
| Customer Texting | Sent from your phone | Two-way texting, paid add-on |
| Real-Time Notifications | Limited | |
| CSV Data Export | ||
| Built-in Appointment Booking | Online booking | |
| Google SSO Sign-In | ||
| PWA Mobile App | ||
| 14-Day Free Trial | Demo only |
Protractor details from public listings, checked October 2026. Check with Protractor for current details.
Switching
How to try Baybolt without risk
- 1
Start your trial
Create your account and set up your shop in a few minutes.
- 2
Add your mechanics
Invite your whole team. There is no per-seat fee, so add everyone.
- 3
Run a few jobs side by side
Scan VINs, inspect and invoice in Baybolt while you still have your old system.
- 4
Export your records
Your Baybolt data exports to CSV anytime, so you are never locked in.
Ready to leave Protractor?
Try every Baybolt feature free for 14 days with your own cars and your own mechanics.
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