Roundup · 2026
Best garage management software UK 2026
Five systems that UK garages actually use, compared honestly. We're one of the five (Garegi), so we're upfront about where we win and where others are stronger. Every price and feature is sourced from publicly available information and checked 19 August 2026.
Quick comparison table
| System | Starting price | Setup fee | Website included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garegi | £200/month flat | None | Yes | Predictable costs, website included |
| Garage Hive | £145/month + MS licence | Not published; £3,000 implementation on MS Marketplace | No | Deep reporting, Autodata, multi-site |
| TechMan | £99/month (Partner) | None (Partner); ~£995 (Flexi) | No | Tiered entry, Autodata integration |
| Auto Garage Network | £135+VAT/month | None (GMS) | From £1,500+VAT build | Managed website + SEO package |
| Motasoft VGM | £65/month | None | Add-on £50/month | Budget-friendly, Haynes Pro data |
All pricing from publicly available sources. Pricing reflects standard published rates and does not include promotional offers, limited-time discounts or negotiated rates. Figures checked 19 August 2026. Confirm current pricing directly with each provider.
1. Garegi: best for predictable, all-inclusive pricing
Full disclosure: this is our system. Garegi charges £200/month flat for the garage management module with no per-user fees, no setup fee, no credit charges and a customer booking website included. Additional modules for car sales (£80/month) and vehicle hire (£80/month) share the same customer database. Monthly rolling contract, cancel anytime.
Strengths: Flat-rate pricing, included website, free data migration, GSF and Bond parts ordering, Mollie payments, 300 SMS/month included.
Weaknesses: No Autodata or Haynes Pro technical data. No Power BI reporting. No multi-site support yet. Smaller user community than Garage Hive.
See Garegi pricing · See Garegi features
2. Garage Hive: best for data-driven garages
Built on Microsoft Business Central, Garage Hive starts at £145/month plus a Microsoft licence of roughly £62 per user per month. On-site implementation is listed at £3,000 on Microsoft Marketplace. In return, garages get Power BI dashboards, Autodata integration, dynamic scheduling and the UK's largest independent garage owner community.
Strengths: Power BI reporting, Autodata on all plans, multi-site support, strong community, monthly rolling contract.
Weaknesses: Per-user licensing adds up fast. Setup costs not published (on-site implementation listed at £3,000 on Microsoft Marketplace). No booking website included.
Garegi vs Garage Hive · Garage Hive pricing breakdown
3. TechMan: best for garages that want a tiered entry point
TechMan offers four tiers from £99/month (Partner) to £529/month (Enterprise). The Partner plan has no setup fee but requires a 12-month contract. Autodata integration starts at the Flexi tier (£199/month, ~£995 setup). Credits are charged separately for DVLA lookups, SMS and mailshots.
Strengths: Lowest entry price at £99/month, Autodata integration from Flexi, Sage and Xero exports, enterprise tier for large operations.
Weaknesses: Credit charges add unpredictable costs. Setup fee on Flexi tier. 12-month contract on Partner. No website included.
Garegi vs TechMan · TechMan pricing breakdown
4. Auto Garage Network: best for managed website and SEO
AGN's GMS starts at £135+VAT/month. The real differentiator is the bundled website and SEO: website builds from £1,500+VAT with £150+VAT/month ongoing, managed SEO from £250+VAT/month. For garages that want one provider for GMS, website and Google rankings, AGN delivers a genuinely managed service.
Strengths: Professionally built websites, managed SEO service, combined GMS and marketing from one provider, no credit charges.
Weaknesses: Total monthly cost climbs fast with website and SEO add-ons. No published technical data integration. Contract terms not public.
Garegi vs AGN · AGN pricing breakdown
5. Motasoft VGM: best for budget-conscious garages
Motasoft is the most affordable UK GMS: Standard at £65/month, Plus at £95/month, Premium at £135/month. Free setup, no contract, DVLA included. Haynes Pro technical data from the Plus tier. SMS is charged separately as credit packs.
Strengths: Lowest price in the market, free setup, no contract, Haynes Pro technical data, accounting exports to Sage/Xero/QuickBooks.
Weaknesses: SMS charged separately. Website is a basic £50/month add-on. Smaller user community. No car sales or hire modules.
Garegi vs Motasoft · Motasoft pricing breakdown
How to choose
There's no single "best" system. It depends on what your garage needs:
- Lowest possible monthly cost: Motasoft VGM from £65/month.
- Deep reporting and analytics: Garage Hive with Power BI.
- Tiered entry with Autodata: TechMan from £99/month.
- Managed website and SEO: Auto Garage Network.
- Predictable all-in pricing with a website: Garegi at £200/month flat.
Common questions
What is the best garage management software in the UK?
It depends on your priorities. Garage Hive offers the deepest reporting. TechMan has Autodata and tiered pricing. AGN bundles GMS with website and SEO. Motasoft is the cheapest. Garegi offers flat-rate pricing with a website included. The best system depends on your garage size, budget and feature priorities.
How much does garage management software cost in the UK?
Monthly costs range from £65 (Motasoft Standard) to over £500 (TechMan Enterprise). Most garages pay between £100 and £250 per month. Some systems add per-user fees, credit charges or setup costs on top.
Do I need a separate website or does garage software include one?
Most UK systems don't include a full website. Garegi includes a booking website with every module. AGN offers website packages as a paid add-on. Motasoft has a basic add-on. Garage Hive and TechMan provide booking widgets but not full websites.
Can I switch from one system to another?
Yes. Most systems support data migration. Garegi offers free migration where your data is compatible. Check with each provider what transfers and how long it takes.
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