Head to head
Garage Hive vs Auto Garage Network: which suits your workshop?
Two very different philosophies. Garage Hive is built on Microsoft Business Central with deep analytics. Auto Garage Network bundles GMS with managed website and SEO services. Here's an honest look at both, plus where Garegi offers a simpler middle ground.
Garage Hive at a glance
Garage Hive starts at £145/month plus a Microsoft Business Central licence of roughly £62 per user per month. Setup and onboarding fees are not published on their pricing page; on-site implementation is listed at £3,000 on Microsoft Marketplace. In return, garages get Power BI reporting, Autodata technical data, dynamic scheduling and a strong community of UK garage owners.
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. Website packages start from £1,500+VAT build cost and £150+VAT/month ongoing. Managed SEO is available from £250+VAT/month. The combined package gives garages GMS, website and marketing from one provider, but the total monthly cost adds up quickly.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Garage Hive | AGN | Garegi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price (GMS) | £145/month + MS licence | £135+VAT/month | £200/month flat |
| Setup fee | Not published; £3,000 on-site implementation on MS Marketplace | None listed for GMS | None |
| Per-user fees | ~£62/user/month (MS licence) | None | None |
| Contract | Monthly rolling | Not published | Monthly rolling |
| Website | Online booking widget | From £1,500+VAT build + £150+VAT/month | Included |
| SEO service | Not offered | From £250+VAT/month | Optional from £300/month |
| Autodata | All plans | Not listed | No |
| Power BI reporting | Yes | No | No |
| Parts ordering | GSF | Yes | GSF + Bond |
| SMS | Included | Included | 300/month included |
| Car sales module | Yes | No | Yes (£80/month) |
| Vehicle hire module | No | No | Yes (£80/month) |
| Multi-site | Yes | Not published | No |
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 Garage Hive wins
Garage Hive's Microsoft foundation gives it enterprise-grade reporting that AGN cannot match. Power BI dashboards, Autodata integration, multi-site support and a large community make it the stronger choice for data-driven garages that want deep analytics and manufacturer service data.
Where AGN wins
AGN's strength is the combined package. GMS, website and managed SEO from one provider means garages don't need to coordinate multiple suppliers. For workshops that want someone else to handle their Google rankings alongside their management system, AGN's all-in-one approach is genuinely useful.
Where Garegi fits in
Garegi includes a booking website with every module: no build fee, no separate monthly charge. At £200/month flat with no per-user licensing, it's simpler than Garage Hive's cost structure and cheaper than AGN's GMS + website combination. The trade-off: no Power BI reporting and no managed SEO service (though optional SEO is available). See the full pricing breakdown.
Common questions
Does Garage Hive or AGN include a website?
Garage Hive offers an online booking widget; a full website is arranged separately. AGN offers website packages from £1,500+VAT build plus £150+VAT/month. Garegi includes a booking website at no extra cost.
Which has better reporting?
Garage Hive's Microsoft Business Central foundation gives it Power BI dashboards and deep financial reporting. AGN provides standard workshop reports but not enterprise-grade analytics.
Does AGN offer SEO that Garage Hive doesn't?
AGN offers managed SEO from £250+VAT/month. Garage Hive does not offer SEO services. Garegi offers optional SEO from £300/month.
Is there an alternative that includes a website without extra cost?
Garegi charges £200/month flat with a booking website included, no per-user fees and no setup cost.
Want to compare all three in practice?
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