Head to head
Auto Garage Network vs Motasoft: managed services or budget simplicity?
AGN bundles GMS with professionally built websites and managed SEO. Motasoft VGM focuses on being the most affordable garage management system in the UK. Here's an honest look at both, plus where Garegi offers a different approach.
Auto Garage Network at a glance
AGN's GMS starts at £135+VAT/month (Standard), with Advanced at £200+VAT and Premium at £270+VAT. The real differentiator is the website and SEO service: website builds from £1,500+VAT with £150+VAT/month hosting, and managed SEO from £250+VAT/month. For a garage buying the full package (GMS + website + SEO), the monthly commitment is substantial, but you get a fully managed online presence.
Motasoft VGM at a glance
Motasoft's three tiers (Standard at £65/month, Plus at £95/month and Premium at £135/month) make it the most affordable GMS in the UK market. Free setup, no contract, DVLA included. Haynes Pro technical data from the Plus tier. A website add-on is available at £50/month but it's basic compared to AGN's professionally designed sites.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | AGN | Motasoft VGM | Garegi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price (GMS) | £135+VAT/month | £65/month | £200/month flat |
| Setup fee | None listed for GMS | None | None |
| Contract | Not published | None | Monthly rolling |
| Website | From £1,500+VAT build + £150+VAT/month | Add-on (£50/month) | Included |
| SEO service | From £250+VAT/month | Not offered | Optional from £300/month |
| Technical data | Not listed | Haynes Pro (from Plus) | No |
| DVLA lookup | Included | Included | Included |
| SMS | Included | Credit packs (separate) | 300/month included |
| Parts ordering | Yes | Yes | GSF + Bond |
| Accounting export | Xero, QuickBooks | Sage, Xero, QuickBooks | Sage, Xero, QuickBooks |
| Car sales module | No | No | Yes (£80/month) |
| Vehicle hire module | No | No | Yes (£80/month) |
All pricing from publicly available sources. AGN prices exclude VAT. 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.
Where AGN wins
AGN's professionally built websites and managed SEO service are genuine differentiators. For garage owners who want someone else to handle their entire online presence (design, hosting, Google rankings), AGN delivers that as a managed package. The quality of AGN's website builds is higher than a basic template, and having SEO managed by specialists saves time.
Where Motasoft wins
On pure cost, Motasoft is unmatched. £65/month with free setup and no contract is the lowest price point in the UK GMS market. Haynes Pro technical data from £95/month adds real value. For garages that already have a website or don't need one, Motasoft keeps the monthly software bill as low as possible.
Where Garegi fits in
Garegi includes a booking website with every module: no build fee, no separate monthly charge. At £200/month it costs more than Motasoft but far less than AGN's GMS + website + SEO combination. For garages that want a working website included without AGN's investment or Motasoft's basic add-on, Garegi covers both in one price. See the full pricing breakdown.
Common questions
Is Motasoft much cheaper than Auto Garage Network?
On GMS alone, Motasoft Standard (£65/month) is roughly half the price of AGN Standard (£135+VAT/month). Adding AGN's website and SEO packages widens the gap further, though AGN includes managed services that Motasoft doesn't offer.
Does AGN include a website that Motasoft doesn't?
AGN offers website build packages from £1,500+VAT plus £150+VAT/month. Motasoft offers a website add-on at £50/month. Neither includes a website free of charge. Garegi includes a booking website with every module at no extra cost.
Does Motasoft have technical data that AGN doesn't?
Motasoft includes Haynes Pro technical data from the Plus tier (£95/month). AGN does not list technical data integration on their public feature pages.
Is there a middle option between the two?
Garegi at £200/month includes GMS and a booking website with no setup fee. It costs more than Motasoft's base but includes the website that both AGN and Motasoft charge extra for.
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