--- description: Learn more about ARI pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: ARI Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Auto Body Software](/directory/10050/auto-body/software) > [ARI](/software/201737/ari) # ARI Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/201737/ari Page: 1 / 27\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/201737/ari?page=2) > Cloud and mobile-based auto repair software that offers mechanics features such as client management, invoicing, and service reminders. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 638 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses ARI? The tool simplifies business management for car repair shops, mobile mechanics, auto body shops, auto glass shops, truck repair, marine repair, motorcycle repair, and bicycle repair shops. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 638 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: uMob - **Location**: Varna, US - **Founded**: 2019 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$39.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: ARI Pricing Overview ARI is designed to be a powerful yet affordable auto repair shop management platform, with pricing that is transparent, predictable, and accessible to shops of all sizes — from independent mechanics to multi-location operations. Unlike many competitors in the auto repair software space, ARI does not lock users into expensive long-term contracts, hidden fees, or paywalled core features. Our goal is simple: provide modern, full-featured shop management software at a price that makes sense for real-world repair businesses. Simple, Subscription-Based Pricing ARI is offered as a flat monthly subscription, starting at a highly competitive rate compared to other industry solutions. The subscription includes access to the core platform and the majority of features that shops need to run their daily operations efficiently. There are: No setup fees No onboarding fees No long-term contracts No surprise add-ons required to use essential features Shops can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel their subscription at any time. What’s Included Even at its base price, ARI includes features that many competitors either charge extra for or reserve for higher tiers, such as: Estimates, invoices, and inspections Digital vehicle inspections (DVI) Customer and vehicle management Inventory and parts tracking Labor guides (including free labor data) Reports and business insights Online invoices and customer portals Cloud access from any device This approach allows repair shops to get full operational value without being forced into higher-priced plans just to access everyday tools. Optional Add-Ons (Only If You Need Them) For shops that want to expand functionality, ARI offers optional add-ons (such as payment processing, SMS messaging, or advanced integrations). These are clearly priced and completely optional, allowing businesses to pay only for what they actually use. There are no mandatory bundles or forced upgrades. Why ARI Is More Cost-Effective Compared to many legacy auto repair software providers, ARI typically costs significantly less per month while offering: More modern cloud-based infrastructure Faster feature updates Broader access to tools at lower tiers Better scalability as a shop grows Many competitors charge higher monthly fees, require contracts, or split essential features across multiple paid modules. ARI’s pricing model is intentionally built to remove those barriers, making advanced shop software affordable even for small or newly opened businesses. Built for Growth ARI’s pricing is designed to grow with the shop. Whether a business has one technician or multiple locations, the platform remains cost-efficient without sudden pricing jumps. This makes ARI especially attractive for long-term use, where total cost of ownership matters. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, English, German, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Accounting Software - Appointment Scheduling Software - Billing & Invoicing - CRM Software - Communication Management - Customer Database - Employee Scheduling Software - Estimating - Inspection Management - Labor Rates - Maintenance Scheduling - Parts Management - Point of Sale (POS) - Quotes/Estimates - Reporting & Statistics - Scheduling Software - Service History - Vehicle Tracking ## Integrations (9 total) - 360 Payments - PartsTech - PayPal - ProDemand - QuickBooks Desktop - QuickBooks Online - QuickBooks Online Advanced - Square Banking - Stripe ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Auto Body Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/10050/auto-body/software) ## Related Categories - [Auto Repair Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/20006/auto-repair/software) - [Auto Body Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/10050/auto-body/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It has pretty much what one may need to start out without breaking the bank or contracts. > > **Cons**: Still lots to improve in the accounting and integration with QuickBooks. Purchase order numbering is still not working 100%. Inventory management in keeping records of what you order, how the inventory gets into the system and creating duplicate parts in inventory where one should be able to trace back to the work order/invoice is not available. > > Overall, this is a great software solution for small shops. It offers great value for the price, and I was impressed by how easy it was to get started. The software's capabilities are well-matched to its price. ----- ### "Best bang for your buck" — 5.0/5 > **Alain** | *July 15, 2025* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: User friendliness, cost and the tools required to run a shop. From making a new client profile, entering vehicle with vin scanner and decoder, taking appointments, estimates and invoicing, it’s all very easy and time efficient > > **Cons**: At first it was the bugs but it has drastically improved with the updates. Only truly paired with payment 360 POS and not my square POS while stating it was intergraded when purchasing this program and my POS. > > Overall very happy with my purchase, this program has a lot of good benefits like the VIN scan and decoder ----- ### "ARI Software - The Only Work Order Software for Small Shops\!" — 5.0/5 > **Alexina** | *April 9, 2025* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The streamlined workflow from beginning to end of a job makes it incredibly easy to increase productivity and close in any holes in labour times. > > **Cons**: The inability to customize the design of invoices, estimates, etc. > > Love ARI, it has been a great option for our small shop that doesn't need all the bells and whistles (and price tag) of the larger shop software applications. ----- ### "Great for a small truck fleet" — 5.0/5 > **Andres** | *April 28, 2026* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: For a small/medium fleet is perfect to track repairs and stay compliant. Very easy to use and user firendly > > **Cons**: Cannot use telematics API to get info from truck into the program and coordinate proper preventive maintenance ----- ### "ARI get it now\!" — 5.0/5 > **Josef** | *February 17, 2025* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use, lots of features, there is something for eceryone in the program. They have now linked the software with repair software 😀 > > **Cons**: Nothing, everything since day 1 has worked great. I got this app when it was just an app the 1st year of realese,to see it grow into the program it is now is spectacular > > Amazing honestly ive had to program for many many years now ----- Page: 1 / 27\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/201737/ari?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/201737/ari) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | | sv | | ----- ## Structured Data