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Workshop Software vs Orderry
Orderry (sometimes searched as Ordery) is cheaper than Workshop Software to start, and it includes more users at a lower price per head. It also has a strong messaging inbox with WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger. If price and headcount drive your decision, it deserves a look.
The differences that matter come from what each is built for. Orderry is general small business software used across many trades, while Workshop Software is built only for workshops. That shows up in labor times, vehicle data, inspections, parts ordering and how texting is set up.
What is Workshop Software?
Workshop Software is cloud-based management software for auto repair shops. It covers the booking diary, job cards, quoting and invoicing, stock control, electronic inspections, service reminders by SMS and email, and a customer portal. Workshop Intelligence reporting is included on Gold and Platinum.
We have decades of experience building software for workshops. Workshop Software is used in 33+ countries by more than 9,400 users, and has generated $4.7b in invoices. It connects to QuickBooks Online, Xero, Mitchell 1, PartsTech, Parts Authority, Carfax and more, and Platinum includes an open API: the Workshop API and the Public Booking API.
US pricing starts at USD $149 a month on annual billing, or $169 billed monthly. Every plan starts with a 14 day free trial, full features, no credit card and no lock-in contract. See full pricing
What is Orderry?
Orderry is an all-in-one platform for small businesses. It says it is used by 80,500+ businesses in 62 countries, across electronics repair, auto repair and detailing, retail, general repair, field services, home services and equipment maintenance. It covers work orders, scheduling, online booking, inventory, invoicing, payments and a customer chat inbox. Plans start at USD $39 a month.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Workshop Software | Orderry |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Workshops only | Many small business types, including auto repair |
| Labor times in the job card | Mitchell 1 and PartsTech integrations, with MOTOR labor data through PartsTech. These carry their own subscription | Not listed in its integrations directory |
| Vehicle lookup | Carfax, every plan | VIN Lookup from the Startup plan: brand, model, year, body, engine, fuel and horsepower |
| Electronic inspections | Yes, with photos and a link the customer opens to approve the work. Gold and above | Not listed on its auto repair page. E-signature approvals on estimates |
| Parts and tire integrations | PartsTech, Parts Authority, Tiremetrix, TireConnect | None automotive in its integrations directory |
| Accounting | QuickBooks Online (a listed app on the Intuit QuickBooks App Store) and Xero, every plan | QuickBooks and Xero |
| Texting | Two-Way SMS add-on, plus outbound SMS billed through us at 2 cents a message | Two-way SMS and WhatsApp through a Twilio account you set up and pay for. No SMS included |
| Mobile app | One free native iOS and Android app that runs the whole shop on Gold and above | Orderry App for staff, a separate Dashboard App for owners, and a POS app |
| Reporting | Workshop Intelligence (Pulse, Scoreboard, Advisor) on Gold and Platinum, plus the Mechanic Performance report and other mechanic reports | Reports plus Power BI and Looker Studio connectors |
| Online bookings | Public booking link (Gold), a WorkshopWeb website, WordPress plugin or API (Platinum) | Online booking on every plan |
| Multi-site | Platinum, priced per site | Extra locations USD $49 to $179 a month each, not on the entry plan |
| Job limits | None | Entry plan capped at 100 work orders or sales per 30 days |
| Users | USD $20 a month per extra user | 2 included on Hobby (cannot add more), 3 on other plans, then USD $6 to $19 each |
| Annual billing | Yes, lower monthly price | Save 10 per cent |
| Free trial | 14 days, full features, no credit card | 7 days, no credit card |
| Contract | No lock-in, cancel any time | Auto-renews after first payment |
| Support | Phone, email and 24 hour online chat, plus onboarding | Help center on all plans. Priority human support from the Business plan |
Pricing comparison
| Workshop Software | Orderry | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry plan | Silver, USD $149 a month annual or $169 monthly | Hobby, USD $39 a month, 2 users, 100 work orders per 30 days, 1 location |
| Second plan | Gold, USD $179 a month annual or $199 monthly | Startup, from USD $69 a month, 3 users, up to 15 |
| Third plan | Platinum, USD $249 a month annual or $299 monthly, per site | Business, from USD $99 a month, 3 users, up to 150 |
| Top plan | Not applicable | Enterprise, from USD $199 a month, 3 users, up to 1,500 |
| Extra users | USD $20 a month each | USD $6 (Startup), $9 (Business), $19 (Enterprise) |
| Extra locations | Platinum is priced per site | USD $49, $79 or $179 a month, by plan |
| SMS | Billed through us, 2 cents a message | Paid to your own SMS gateway (Twilio, BulkSMS or Zadarma) |
| Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
Orderry is cheaper. Its Hobby plan is USD $39 a month against our USD $149. The Hobby plan stops at 100 work orders a month, two users and one location, so most full-time shops will look at Startup or Business.
Orderry also includes three users on its main plans and charges less per extra user. If you have a large team, that adds up in Orderry’s favor.
Texting works differently. Orderry does not include SMS. You connect and fund your own Twilio, BulkSMS or Zadarma account. Workshop Software bills SMS through your subscription, so there is no separate account to manage. Prices are as at October 2026. Both companies change prices from time to time, so check before you commit.
Built for workshops, or built for many trades
Orderry sells the same core product to repair shops, retailers, field service and home service businesses. Auto repair is one of those markets. That breadth is a strength if you run more than one kind of business.
Workshop Software is built only for workshops. Job cards, inspections, service reminders and reports are all designed around vehicles and the people who fix them.
Quote labor from real repair times
Under-quoting labor quietly costs shops money. Workshop Software connects to Mitchell 1, and MOTOR labor data is available through the PartsTech integration, so you can quote from published repair times. Mitchell 1 and PartsTech carry their own subscription.
Orderry’s integrations directory has no labor guide or repair data provider. Its VIN Lookup fills in vehicle details such as make, model, year and engine. It does not supply repair times.
Inspections and parts
Workshop Software includes electronic inspections on Gold and above. Technicians add photos, and the customer opens a link to approve the work. You can order parts through PartsTech and Parts Authority, and use the Tiremetrix and TireConnect tire integrations.
Orderry’s auto repair page lists e-signature approvals on estimates, but no dedicated vehicle inspection. Its integrations directory has no automotive parts suppliers.
Texting and the customer inbox
Orderry’s Chats inbox brings two-way SMS and WhatsApp into one place, with Instagram and Messenger alongside. It needs a paid Twilio account that you set up. Its pricing page lists two-way WhatsApp on the Business plan and up.
Workshop Software sends service and booking reminders by SMS and email, billed through your subscription. Two-Way SMS is available as an add-on, with customer replies landing against the job.
One app for the whole shop
Workshop Software has one free native app for iOS and Android. On Gold and above it runs bookings, job cards, inspections, invoicing and clocking on and off jobs.
Orderry splits mobile into a staff app, a separate owner dashboard app and a POS app.
Where Orderry is stronger
- Price. Entry pricing starts at USD $39 a month, and each of its first three plans costs less than our plan at the same level.
- Users. Three users included on most plans, and extra users from USD $6 a month.
- Messaging. A unified inbox with WhatsApp, Instagram Direct and Facebook Messenger. We do not offer WhatsApp.
- More than one trade. If you also run a parts counter, detailing or a non-automotive business, one system covers it, including a POS app.
- Data tools. Power BI and Looker Studio connectors, plus Zapier, Make and n8n for automation.
Closer than you might expect
Both are cloud systems with job management, scheduling, online booking, inventory, invoicing and payments. Both connect to QuickBooks and Xero. Both have iOS and Android apps, offer a free trial with no credit card, and let you cancel without a long contract.
Which should you choose?
Choose Workshop Software if your business is automotive, you want labor times and vehicle data in the job card, you want electronic inspections customers approve from a link, you order parts through PartsTech or Parts Authority, you want texting billed in one place, or you want one app for the whole team.
Orderry may suit you if price is the deciding factor, you have a large team, your customers prefer WhatsApp or Instagram, or you run several types of business on one system.
The fastest way to decide is to run your own jobs through it. Start a free trial
Comparing more systems? Read our guide to choosing between workshop platforms.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Workshop Software cost in the US?
Workshop Software has three plans. Silver is USD $149 a month on annual billing or $169 monthly. Gold is $179 or $199. Platinum is $249 or $299 per site. Extra users are USD $20 a month each.
Does Workshop Software have a free trial?
Yes. Workshop Software has a 14 day free trial with full features and no credit card. There is no lock-in contract, you can cancel any time, and you can export your data.
Can I quote from labor times in Workshop Software?
Yes. Workshop Software connects to Mitchell 1, and MOTOR labor data is available through the PartsTech integration. These carry their own subscription.
Does Workshop Software work with QuickBooks and Xero?
Yes. Workshop Software connects to QuickBooks Online and Xero, and is a listed app on the Intuit QuickBooks App Store.
Does Workshop Software do electronic inspections?
Yes, on Gold and above. Technicians add photos, and the customer opens a link to approve the work.
Does Workshop Software have a mobile app?
Yes. On Gold and above, the free iOS and Android app runs the whole shop: bookings, job cards, inspections, invoicing and clocking on and off jobs.
How does Workshop Software help me track technician productivity?
Technicians clock on and off jobs on mobile, desktop or web. The Mechanic Performance report compares hours worked with hours charged, and there are numerous other mechanic reports.
Is Orderry cheaper than Workshop Software?
Yes. Orderry starts at USD $39 a month on its Hobby plan, which is capped at 100 work orders per 30 days, two users and one location. Its other plans start at $69, $99 and $199 a month.
Does Orderry include SMS?
No. Orderry’s help center says you must connect an SMS gateway, such as Twilio, BulkSMS or Zadarma, and you pay that provider directly.
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Comparison based on information each company publishes. Prices and features change, so please check the details with each company before you commit. Prices as at October 2026.