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# Compare Shop Methods vs ARI

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> Detailed comparison between Shop Methods and ARI. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Shop Methods | ARI |
| **Overall rating** | 5.0/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 8 | 660 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$39.99 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Documentation | In Person, Live Online, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Shop Methods

Designed for automotive repair shops, mobile mechanics, fleet management, and custom power sports businesses, the platform helps streamline mobile and fleet operations.

### 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.

## Key features

### Shop Methods

- Accounting
- Appointment Scheduling
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Communication Management
- Contact Database
- Customer Database
- Customer History
- Employee Scheduling
- Inspection Management
- Job Tracking
- Labor Rates
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Multi-Location
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Reminders
- Reporting & Statistics
- Scheduling
- Service History
- VIN Lookup

### ARI

- Accounting
- Appointment Scheduling
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Communication Management
- Contact Database
- Customer Database
- Customer History
- Employee Scheduling
- Inspection Management
- Job Tracking
- Labor Rates
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Multi-Location
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Reminders
- Reporting & Statistics
- Scheduling
- Service History
- VIN Lookup

## Links

- [View Shop Methods Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/158084/shop-methods)
- [View ARI Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/201737/ari)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.sg/compare/158084/201737/shop-methods/vs/ari)

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