Comparison
Workshop Hub vs Workshop HQ
Last updated 6 November 2026
Workshop HQ (workshophq.au) is Australian automotive workshop software with a live diary, digital job cards, technician mobile, inspections, customer approvals and invoicing. Workshop Hub is also Australian workshop software, with published plans from Solo $59 + GST and a 14-day no-card trial.
Facts below come from each company's own website (checked 6 November 2026). Workshop HQ prices below are as listed on workshophq.au/pricing.
At a glance
| Workshop Hub | Workshop HQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price (AU, ex GST) | 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. | Starter $99, Professional $149, Multi-site $249 per month + GST |
| Users included | Solo 2 staff logins, Shop 10, Pro+ unlimited | Starter 2 users, Professional 6, Multi-site 15; extra users $12 + GST/month |
| Locations | Extra shops $89 + GST/month on the same account | Starter and Professional: 1 location; Multi-site: 5 locations |
| Trial | 14-day free trial, no card required | Trials are not automatic; workshops can ask about an arranged evaluation (published) |
| Signup | Start a 14-day trial online with no card | Choose a plan and complete Stripe checkout (first payment at signup) |
| SMS / lookup extras | SMS $0.15 + GST; AU rego lookup $0.46 + GST (prepaid credits) | SMS $0.10/message; vehicle lookup $0.69/successful match; extra storage $10 per 50 GB (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 Workshop HQ's pricing page (check their site) |
Sources: workshophub.com.au/pricing and workshophq.au, checked 6 November 2026. Prices change; check each site before you buy. Workshop Hub is not affiliated with Workshop HQ. Trademarks belong to their owners.
Why workshops switch from Workshop HQ to Workshop Hub
- Lower published entry price: Solo $59 + GST versus Workshop HQ Starter $99 + GST (2 users on both).
- A 14-day free trial with no card, instead of an arranged evaluation and payment at signup.
- Limited offer — 70% off for 3 months for the first 50 workshops, then list price locked for life.
- 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 Workshop Hub cheaper than Workshop HQ?
On published entry list prices, yes: Workshop Hub Solo is $59 + GST with 2 logins; Workshop HQ Starter is $99 + GST with 2 users. Workshop Hub also has a limited offer: Solo $17.70, Shop $38.70, Pro+ $56.70 + GST for 3 months (first 50 workshops). Re-check both sites before you buy.
Does Workshop HQ have a free trial?
Workshop HQ’s pricing page says evaluations are reviewed individually and are not automatic. Workshop Hub offers a 14-day trial with no card required.
What extras does Workshop HQ publish?
Additional users $12 + GST/month, outbound SMS $0.10, Australian vehicle lookup $0.69 per successful match, and extra media storage $10 per 50 GB/month (workshophq.au/pricing, checked 6 November 2026).
Can I switch from Workshop HQ?
Yes. Export what you can; limited-offer members get free customer and vehicle import. See switch from Workshop HQ.
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