Head-to-head comparison
Baybolt vs Tekmetric
A side-by-side look at features, pricing and fit, so you can pick the right software for your shop. Tekmetric is a cloud-based shop management system that offers flat-rate pricing per plan (unlimited users within each tier). It provides digital vehicle inspections, repair order management, and business intelligence tools. Plans start at $199/month.
- Baybolt
- $79/mo
- Unlimited mechanics
- Tekmetric
- $199/mo
- Tiered plans ($199-$439/mo) with costly add-ons
Feature by feature
What you get with each
| 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 | ||
| 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. Prices and plans change; check with Tekmetric for current details.
Where Baybolt is stronger
- 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
Where Tekmetric falls short
- 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
What Tekmetric does well
A fair comparison includes the other side. Tekmetric may be the better fit if these matter most to you.
- Unlimited users included in each plan tier
- Strong business intelligence and reporting
- Over 70 third-party integrations
- Real-time shop dashboard on higher tiers
See the difference yourself.
Try every Baybolt feature free for 14 days, then compare it with Tekmetric on your own shop floor.
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