Head to head
Garegi vs Motasoft: which UK garage software?
Motasoft VGM is affordable and well-regarded. Garegi costs more but includes more. Here's a fair comparison to help you pick the one that's right for your workshop.
Garegi at a glance
Garegi is a cloud-based garage management system with flat-rate pricing. The garage module is £200 a month with no tiers, no setup fee, no per-user charges. It includes a customer booking website, 300 SMS reminders, GSF parts ordering, Bond wholesale tyres, Mollie payments and free onboarding. Separate modules for car sales (£80/month) and vehicle hire (£80/month) are available.
Motasoft VGM at a glance
Motasoft offers three tiers: Essential (£65/month), Plus (£95/month) and Complete (£135/month). All tiers have free setup, no contract and unlimited users. The Plus tier adds Haynes technical data; the Complete tier adds the technician companion app and digital VHCs. Each tier includes 100 SMS and 50 VRM lookups per month. The website is an add-on at £25/month plus £150 build fee.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Garegi | Motasoft Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jobs & invoicing | Yes | Yes |
| Workshop diary | Yes | Yes (customisable scheduler) |
| Kanban board | Yes | Yes |
| MOT/DVLA lookups | Included | 50/month (extra from 6p) |
| SMS reminders | 300/month included | 100/month (extra from 6p) |
| Digital inspections | Yes (with photos) | Yes (VHCs with photos/video) |
| Booking website | Included | +£25/mo + £150 build |
| Online booking widget | Included (via website) | Yes |
| Haynes technical data | No | Yes |
| Technician app | Not yet | Yes (companion app) |
| Parts ordering | GSF + Bond wholesale | GSF + GroupTyre |
| Payments | Mollie (card, link, online) | MotasoftPay |
| Accounting | Xero, Sage, QuickBooks export | Xero direct, Sage/QB export |
| Car sales module | Yes (£80/month) | No |
| Vehicle hire module | Yes (£80/month) | No |
| MTD (HMRC) | No | Yes |
| Stock management | Yes | Yes |
| VHC customer portal | No | Yes (vhc.report) |
Pricing comparison
| Cost | Garegi | Motasoft Complete + website |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | £200 | £160 |
| First-year total | £2,400 | £2,070 |
| Difference | £330 per year / £27.50 per month | |
All pricing from published 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.
Who each is best for
Choose Garegi if:
- You want the booking website included without a separate build cost
- Higher SMS and VRM allowances matter (300 vs 100/50)
- You need Bond wholesale tyre integration
- You run car sales or vehicle hire alongside the workshop
- You prefer one flat price with no credit system at all
Choose Motasoft if:
- Budget is the top priority and you want to start from £65/month
- Haynes technical data (repair times, wiring diagrams) is essential
- The technician companion app and VHC portal are must-haves
- MTD compliance built into the GMS matters to your accountant
- Direct Xero integration (not just export) is important
The verdict
Motasoft is the budget-friendly option with Haynes technical data and a slick technician app. Garegi includes more in the base price. The website alone saves £450 in the first year compared to adding it on Motasoft. For a £40 per month premium over Motasoft Complete with the website add-on, you get three times the SMS, Bond wholesale tyres and no credit system. The right choice depends on whether £40 a month is worth what Garegi includes that Motasoft charges extra for.
See the full Garegi pricing or the garage management software overview.
Common questions
What's the main difference?
Garegi includes the booking website and higher SMS allowances in one flat price. Motasoft offers lower starting prices with tiered features and the website as a paid add-on.
Which is cheaper?
Motasoft is cheaper on headline price (from £65/month). Comparing like-for-like with the website, Motasoft Complete is £160/month vs Garegi at £200, a £40 difference.
Does Motasoft have a technician app?
Yes, on the Complete tier. The companion app supports digital job cards, clocking and VHCs with photos. Garegi doesn't have a technician app yet.
Can I migrate from Motasoft to Garegi?
Yes. Garegi offers free data migration where your existing data is compatible.
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