Head to head
Garegi vs TechMan: which UK garage software?
TechMan is tiered, established and packed with technical data. Garegi is flat-rate, newer and includes everything in one price. Here's a fair comparison to help you decide.
Garegi at a glance
Garegi is a cloud-based garage management system with one price for everything. The garage module is £200 a month with no tiers, no credit charges, no setup fee. It covers jobs, invoicing, MOT lookups, 300 SMS reminders, digital inspections with photos, GSF parts ordering, Bond wholesale tyres, Mollie card payments and a customer booking website. Separate modules for car sales (£80/month) and vehicle hire (£80/month) are available, each with their own website.
TechMan at a glance
TechMan is a well-established system with four tiers (Starter, Lite, Advanced, Pro) and two plan types (Partner with commitment, Flexi with upfront fee). Pricing ranges from £99 to £529 a month. Its key differentiator is HaynesPro and Autodata technical data integration: manufacturer repair times, wiring diagrams and service schedules. DVLA lookups, SMS and mailshots are charged as credits on top of the subscription.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Garegi | TechMan (Advanced) |
|---|---|---|
| Jobs & invoicing | Yes | Yes |
| Workshop diary | Yes | Yes |
| MOT/DVLA lookups | Included | Credits (extra cost) |
| SMS reminders | 300/month included | Credits (extra cost) |
| Digital inspections | Yes (with photos) | Yes (tablet job cards) |
| Parts ordering | GSF + Bond wholesale | GSF + partner networks |
| Card payments | Mollie (card, link, online) | Various |
| Accounting export | Xero, Sage, QuickBooks | Xero, Sage, QuickBooks |
| Customer booking website | Included | Pro tier or add-on |
| Customer portal | Not yet | Advanced tier and above |
| Car sales module | Yes (£80/month) | No |
| Vehicle hire module | Yes (£80/month) | No |
| Technical data (Autodata) | No | Yes (HaynesPro + Autodata) |
| Marketing automation | No | Pro tier |
Pricing comparison
| Cost | Garegi | TechMan Advanced (Partner) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | £200 flat | £315 + credits |
| Setup fee | None | None (Partner) / £1,300 (Flexi) |
| DVLA/SMS included? | Yes | No (credits) |
| Per-user fees | None | None |
| Booking website | Included | Pro tier or add-on |
| Contract | Monthly rolling | Longer commitment |
All pricing from publicly listed 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 one flat price with no credit charges or tiers to navigate
- You want a customer booking website included from day one
- You run car sales or vehicle hire alongside the workshop
- You don't want to commit to a longer-term contract or pay upfront fees
- Bond wholesale tyre integration matters to your business
Choose TechMan if:
- You need manufacturer repair times, wiring diagrams and service schedules built in
- You want a customer portal for online job authorisation
- You're in the LKQ, GSF or NAPA partner networks with discounted rates
- You need marketing automation and campaign tools
- You prefer a tiered approach where you can start small and grow into features
The verdict
TechMan is the right choice for garages that need technical data and are willing to pay for tiers and credits to get it. Garegi is the right choice for garages that want everything included in one predictable price. The decision usually comes down to whether Autodata integration is essential to your workflow or not.
See the full Garegi pricing or the garage management software overview.
Common questions
What's the main difference?
Garegi offers one flat price with everything included. TechMan uses tiers and charges credits for DVLA lookups and SMS on top of the subscription.
Which is cheaper?
Garegi at £200/month is cheaper than TechMan Advanced (£315+ credits on the Partner plan). TechMan Starter at £99 is cheaper on paper but has a limited feature set.
Does TechMan include a booking website?
Web booking is available on TechMan's Pro tier or as an add-on. Garegi includes a booking website with every module.
Can I migrate from TechMan to Garegi?
Yes. Garegi offers free data migration where your existing data is compatible.
Still deciding? See Garegi in action.
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