Comparison
Workshop Hub vs ARI
ARI (ari.app) publishes auto repair software plans with a freemium trial. Workshop Hub is Australian workshop software priced in AUD + GST, with Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks Online sync on every plan.
Facts below come from each company's own website (checked 27 October 2026). ARI prices below are as listed on ari.app/auto-repair-software-price/ (dollar amounts; US business address on that site — confirm currency and GST fit for AU).
At a glance
| Workshop Hub | ARI | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Solo $59, Shop $129 and Pro+ $189 per month AUD + GST. Limited offer (first 50 shops): 70% off for 3 months — Solo $17.70 (was $59), Shop $38.70 (was $129), Pro+ $56.70 (was $189) + GST, then your normal price is locked for life. Extra shops $89/month. Limited offer: Solo $17.70, Shop $38.70, Pro+ $56.70 + GST for 3 months (first 50 shops). | ARI Pro $39.99/month; ARI Pro Plus $59.99/month (annual options also listed). Dollar amounts on ari.app; US address — confirm currency for AU. |
| Trial | 14-day free trial, no card required | Freemium: free signup with a limited number of invoices/estimates (their site cites up to 5 on trial terms) |
| Contracts | Month-to-month, cancel anytime | No contract required (published) |
| Accounting for AU shops | Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks Online sync on every plan, from Solo ($59 + GST) | Accounting listed as a feature; confirm AU GST/ABN tax invoices and Xero/MYOB sync on their site |
| Users | Solo 2 staff logins, Shop 10, Pro+ unlimited | No limit on users or devices on paid plans (published on ari.app) |
| Built-in AI | Built-in AI assistant on every plan; AI quote writer and missed-charge check on Shop and Pro+ | Not listed on ARI's pricing page (check their site) |
Sources: workshophub.com.au/pricing and ari.app, checked 27 October 2026. Prices change; check each site before you buy. Workshop Hub is not affiliated with ARI. Trademarks belong to their owners.
Why workshops switch from ARI to Workshop Hub
- AUD list pricing with GST for Australian shops, plus a limited 70% offer for the first 50 workshops.
- Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks Online sync included on every plan (partnered integrations).
- 14-day free trial with no card — full product trial, not a capped freemium invoice limit.
- Built-in AI assistant on every plan, plus an AI quote writer and missed-charge check on Shop and Pro+.
- Photo inspections that customers approve or decline online, job status links and Google review requests (Shop and Pro+).
- Mechanic app on any phone or tablet browser: clock on, checklists, parts and voice notes.
- Free data import and a 14-day trial with no card required.
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FAQ
- Is ARI cheaper than Workshop Hub?
- ARI lists Pro from $39.99/month and Pro Plus from $59.99/month on ari.app. Workshop Hub publishes AUD + GST plans from $59. Compare like with like: currency, GST invoices, accounting sync and what is included. Re-check ari.app for live figures.
- Is ARI built for Australian workshops?
- ARI’s pricing page shows a US business address (Wilmington, DE). Australian shops should confirm GST tax invoices, ABN fields and Xero/MYOB support directly with ARI.
- Can I switch from ARI to Workshop Hub?
- Yes. Export what you can; limited-offer members get free customer and vehicle import. See [switch from ARI](/switch/from-ari).
- Does Workshop Hub have a free trial?
- Yes. 14 days, no card required.
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