Free Auto Repair Shop Software — Start Without Spending a Dollar
Mechanics free plan gives you work orders, invoicing, and customer history for 1 vehicle. No credit card. No time limit. Upgrade to Shop ($79/mo) or Pro ($149/mo) when you scale.
THE FREE ADVANTAGE
Why Free Beats Spreadsheets
You're running 1 vehicle right now. Maybe it's a side hustle. Maybe you just got licensed. Maybe you're a mobile mechanic. Spreadsheets feel "free," but they're not. You lose time copy-pasting data, re-entering the same customer info, searching through rows to find a past job. You can't send an estimate from your phone. You can't show a customer their service history in 5 seconds. You can't archive and search invoices from 2023. Mechanics free plan is genuinely free — and it's also genuinely better than spreadsheets. One vehicle. Real work orders. Real invoices. Real customer history. Start now. Keep it forever if you stay at 1 vehicle. Scale up when you're ready.
FREE PLAN FEATURES
Everything You Need to Start Managing 1 Vehicle
Work Orders
Create, update, and track repair work for your vehicle. No limit on jobs.
Service History
Every job stays in the vehicle profile. Search past repairs instantly.
Basic Invoicing
Generate invoices from completed work orders. Track what you've charged.
Customer Profile
Store customer contact and vehicle details. Email from your Mechanics account.
Labor Tracking
Log labor hours and rates. Auto-calculate job costs.
Cloud Storage
Access your data from any device. No downloads. No backups to manage.
That's 1 vehicle. Unlimited work orders. Unlimited invoices. Zero dollars.
PERFECT FOR
Who Starts on the Free Plan
New Shops
Just launched and managing one vehicle while you build your customer base? Free keeps you organized without overhead. Scale to Shop when you hit 5-10 vehicles.
Mobile Mechanics
You travel to customers. Managing 1-2 vehicles at a time? Free plan lets you send estimates and invoices from your truck. Everything you need, nothing you don't.
Side Hustle Mechanics
Part-time repairs on weekends? You're not paying monthly software fees. Free forever stays free forever, or upgrade anytime if you decide to go full-time.
DIY Mechanics Testing
Want to try Mechanics before committing to Shop or Pro? Free plan is zero-risk. 30 minutes and you'll know if the software fits your workflow.
PLANS & PRICING
Free → Shop → Pro: Grow Without Surprises
| Feature | Free | Shop | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | 1 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Work Orders | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Invoicing | Basic | Full | Full |
| Customer Profiles | Up to 5 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Tech Login Seats | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Automated Reminders | |||
| Invoices API | |||
| Priority Email Support | |||
| Monthly Price | $0 | $79 | $149 |
No setup fees. No long contracts. Cancel anytime. All plans include cloud storage, mobile access, and customer support. Upgrade or downgrade on your own in 30 seconds.
UPGRADING IS SIMPLE
When You Scale, No Data Migration Needed
You'll start on the free plan managing 1 vehicle. After 2-3 months, you've got 5 vehicles and you're tired of the cap. Upgrade to Shop. Log in. Done. Your work orders, customers, and invoices stay in your same account. Zero downtime. Zero data loss. Zero re-entering information. You use the same login, the same dashboard, the same interface. The upgrade happens instantly because you were always in the same system.
- Same account — just add more vehicles
- All data migrates automatically
- Downgrade anytime if you need to
- No credit card to add during free period
Seamless upgrade flow
WHY MECHANICS FREE
Honest Comparison: Free vs. Other Options
| Feature | Spreadsheets | Free Online Forms | Mechanics Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Free | Free |
| Mobile-Friendly Work Orders | |||
| Invoice Generation | |||
| Customer Approval Workflow | |||
| Service History Search | |||
| Data Locked Behind Paywall | |||
| No time limit | |||
| Customer can view history | |||
| Professional appearance |
Free means free. No trial period. No feature cutoff. No watermarks. No trying to upsell you every time you log in. You get real work order software, real invoices, and real customer history. Forever.
GROWING YOUR SHOP
When You Hit Growth Limits
You started on Free managing 1 vehicle. By month 3, you're at 5 vehicles. By month 6, you're training a technician who needs login access. That's when Shop ($79/month) makes sense. You get unlimited vehicles, 2 tech logins, and automated maintenance reminders. Still no setup fee. Still no contract. Later, if you need 5 techs and priority support, Pro ($149/month) is there. The point: you don't pay for what you don't need. You start free. You scale when you're ready.
QUESTIONS
Why We Offer a Real Free Plan
How is Mechanics free if you're a business?
We win when you scale. You start free on 1 vehicle. You prove the software works. You upgrade to Shop ($79/mo) when you're managing 5-10 vehicles. We'd rather have a paying customer who trusted us from day one than chase sign-ups with a 14-day trial.
Can I stay on free forever?
Yes. If you're always managing exactly 1 vehicle, the free plan never expires and never costs money. No tricks. No forcing you to upgrade after 30 days.
What if I start with free, then decide shop software isn't for me?
You didn't lose anything. You got work orders, invoices, and service history for free. No credit card to cancel. No surprise charges. You just stop using it.
Do I lose my data if I downgrade from Shop back to Free?
No. Your vehicle, work orders, and customer profiles stay in your account. You just lose access to the 2nd tech login and other Shop features. You can upgrade again anytime.
Can I add my credit card later?
Yes. Start free without any card on file. When you're ready to upgrade, add payment then. No pre-authorization. You control when.
Stop spreadsheet chaos. Start free
You're 5 minutes away from your first work order. No credit card. No email verification. No 10-minute onboarding video. Log in. Add your vehicle. Create a work order. See your invoice. That's it. Free. Forever, if you stay at 1 vehicle. Then decide what's next.
Start Free — No Credit Card1 vehicle. Unlimited work orders. Unlimited invoices. Zero dollars forever.