The Better Alternative

Looking for a\nShopmonkey Alternative?

Get everything Shopmonkey offers—plus AI diagnostics, free labor times, and unlimited users—at a fraction of the cost. No per-user fees, no surprise charges.

HeavyBase vs Shopmonkey

Side-by-side feature comparison

Feature
S
HeavyBase
SH
Shopmonkey
Starting Price
$199
/month
$179+
/month
Unlimited Users$20/user extra
Digital Equipment Inspections
Customer Text ApprovalsAdd-on
2-Way SMS MessagingAdd-on
Parts Integration
AI Diagnostics
Free Labor Time Lookup
Bay Management
Customer Portal
Multi-Location SupportEnterprise only
API AccessPro plan+
No Long-Term Contract
Switch to HeavyBase and save
$100+/month
on comparable features (unlimited users, texting, add-ons)

Why Shops Switch to HeavyBase

💰

No Per-User Fees

Shopmonkey charges $20/month per additional user. With HeavyBase, add your whole team at no extra cost.

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AI Diagnostics Included

Built-in AI helps techs diagnose issues faster. Symptom analysis and DTC lookup at no additional charge.

⏱️

Free Labor Times

Integrated with Open Labor Project—free labor time lookup for any repair. No Mitchell subscription needed.

📱

2-Way Texting Included

Text customers directly from the app. No add-on fees like Shopmonkey charges.

🚀

Actually Fast

No spinning wheels or slow page loads. HeavyBase is built for speed because your time matters.

🤝

No Contracts

Month-to-month billing. Cancel anytime. No 12-month commitment required.

Switching is Easy

Most shops are up and running in less than a day

1

Export Your Data

Export customer and vehicle data from Shopmonkey

2

Import to HeavyBase

Our team helps you import everything—free of charge

3

Start Working

Your shop is ready to go. Train your team in minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

HeavyBase offers all the core features of Shopmonkey—digital inspections, customer approvals, parts integration, and more—at a significantly lower price. Plus, we include unlimited users, AI diagnostics, and free labor time lookup at no extra charge.

Ready to Make the Switch?
Try HeavyBase Free for 30 Days

No credit card required. No sales calls. Just better shop software at a better price.

Free forever    No credit card    All features included