ARI alternatives

ARI brings repair-shop work into one system: appointments, work orders, estimates, digital inspections, invoices, payments, inventory, time tracking, and reporting. Its client portal lets customers approve recommended work, follow repairs, book visits, and pay from a link without an app or account. It also offers VIN decoding, plate reading, service history, and OBD scanning. A free tier is available, while paid plans start at $33.33 per month when billed annually; ARI supports Android, iOS, web, and Windows. The alternatives below may suit shops that need a different setup or workflow. GEM-CAR offers both locally installed software and cloud access; CCC ONE focuses on collision repair and integrated estimating; other options emphasize online bookings, messaging, parts ordering, or multi-workshop operations. Compare those distinctions with your existing process, as well as platform support and price. ARI's free tier is limited to five items of each type, although paid accounts have no monthly invoice limit or limit on added users and devices. Consider which customer, technician, and repair workflows you need before switching.