Comparison
Workshop Hub vs Megabus
Last updated 6 November 2026
Megabus sells Marlin, cloud workshop software aimed at Australian tyre and mechanical businesses. It connects bookings, quotes, job cards, stock, invoicing and (as published) accounting and BAS in one platform. Workshop Hub is self-serve Australian workshop software with published AUD + GST plans and a 14-day no-card trial.
Facts below come from each company's own website (checked 6 November 2026). Megabus does not publish a public price list; pricing is quoted after a demo (megabus.com.au/products and /demo).
At a glance
| Workshop Hub | Megabus (Marlin) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | No public price list — a representative prepares a proposal after a demo (published) |
| How you start | 14-day free trial, no card required | Book a demo; discuss data conversion, training and an implementation timeline |
| Focus | Independent Australian workshops (cars, mobile, specialty trades) plus tyre shops and detailers | Tyre retailers and mechanical workshops; tyre supplier and fitment workflows listed |
| Accounting | Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks Online sync on every plan, from Solo ($59 + GST) | Integrated accounting and BAS listed as part of the platform; optional Xero connection also mentioned |
| Stock / suppliers | Parts on the job, supplier price lists and email orders; supplier invoice inbox on Pro+ | Stock, supplier orders from the job, and catalogue connections (for example Burson EzyParts or Repco Navigator Pro) listed |
| Mobile / technicians | Mechanic app on Shop and Pro+ — works on any phone or tablet browser (clock on, checklists, parts and voice notes) | Marlin mobile app for planner tasks, comments and attachments at the vehicle (published) |
| Built-in AI | Built-in AI assistant on every plan; AI quote writer and missed-charge check on Shop and Pro+ | Not listed on Megabus's pricing page (check their site) |
Sources: workshophub.com.au/pricing and megabus.com.au, checked 6 November 2026. Prices change; check each site before you buy. Workshop Hub is not affiliated with Megabus (Marlin). Trademarks belong to their owners.
Why workshops switch from Megabus (Marlin) to Workshop Hub
- Published month-to-month AUD prices from Solo $59 + GST, so a small shop can compare without booking a sales demo first.
- 14-day free trial with no card, versus a demo and a tailored proposal.
- Limited offer — 70% off for 3 months for the first 50 workshops, then list price locked for life.
- Free customer and vehicle import for limited-offer members.
- 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
How much does Megabus / Marlin cost?
Megabus does not publish a price list. Their products page says a representative demonstrates Marlin and then prepares a proposal with pricing and an implementation timeline. Workshop Hub list prices are Solo $59, Shop $129 and Pro+ $189 + GST, with a limited offer at 70% off for 3 months for the first 50 workshops.
Is Marlin only for tyre shops?
Megabus markets Marlin for tyre and mechanical businesses, with tyre supplier connections and fitment workflows listed. Workshop Hub also has a tyre shop landing page and the same diary, job cards and invoices used by mechanical workshops.
Does Workshop Hub include full accounting and payroll?
No. Workshop Hub syncs invoices and payments to Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks Online on every plan. Your bookkeeper still runs BAS and payroll in accounting software. Megabus lists integrated accounting, BAS and (via Marlin HR) payroll as part of its broader platform — a different product model.
Can I switch from Megabus?
Yes. Export what you can; limited-offer members get free customer and vehicle import. See switch from Megabus. Ask Megabus what their export includes.
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