Tekmetric alternative
A simpler Tekmetric alternative
Tekmetric starts at $199/mo. 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 Tekmetric
- Pay $79/mo instead of $199-$439/mo for comparable core features
- Get text and email communication included at no extra cost
- No expensive add-ons needed for essential features
- Simpler, faster interface built for everyday shop work
Pricing
Baybolt vs Tekmetric on price
Baybolt
$79/mo
One plan, every feature, unlimited mechanics.
Tekmetric
$199/mo
Tiered plans ($199-$439/mo) with costly add-ons
Common pain points with Tekmetric
- Starting price of $199/mo is steep for independent shops
- Many communication features are reserved for the $439/mo Scale plan
- Marketing add-on costs an additional $345/mo
- Multi-shop support costs an extra $70/shop/month
Feature by feature
Side-by-side features
| Feature | Baybolt$79/mo | Tekmetric$199/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $79/mo | $199/mo |
| Unlimited Mechanics | ||
| Digital Vehicle Inspections | ||
| VIN Scanner & Decoder | VIN Decode only | |
| Parts Search (Multi-Source) | eBay, Amazon, RockAuto | PartsTech, Nexpart |
| Invoice & Estimate Generator | ||
| Text-to-Pay | Your own Stripe, no Baybolt fee | |
| Automatic Reminders | Email: appointment & service | Text & email |
| Saved (Canned) Jobs | ||
| Customer & Vehicle History | ||
| Mechanic Scheduling | Higher tiers | |
| Time Clock (Mobile) | $349/mo plan | |
| Kanban Project Board | ||
| Customer Progress Tracker | ||
| Customer Texting | Sent from your phone | Two-way texting, $439/mo plan |
| Real-Time Notifications | ||
| CSV Data Export | ||
| Built-in Appointment Booking | ||
| Google SSO Sign-In | ||
| PWA Mobile App | Web-based | |
| 14-Day Free Trial | Demo only |
Tekmetric details from public listings, checked October 2026. Check with Tekmetric 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 Tekmetric?
Try every Baybolt feature free for 14 days with your own cars and your own mechanics.
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