Guide
MechanicDesk alternatives for Australian workshops
Shops usually look for a MechanicDesk alternative because of per-user costs as the team grows, or because they want AI and customer-facing tools bundled. Workshop Hub covers both. Here is how it compares and how to switch without losing history.
Why workshops look elsewhere
- User costs: MechanicDesk publishes $15/month per extra user on top of each plan.
- Bundling: some shops want inspections, status links, review requests or AI in the base system.
- Mobile: a full mechanic phone app for clocking on, checklists, parts and voice notes.
The best MechanicDesk alternative: Workshop Hub
- Workshop Hub: $59, $129 or $189 + GST with logins bundled; AI on every plan. Workshop Hub vs MechanicDesk.
- Photo inspections, job status links, Google review requests and a full mechanic app from Shop ($129 + GST).
- Free data import and a 14-day trial with no card. Start free.
- Also see how Workshop Hub compares with Workshop Software, Workshop Mate, Meckly, VEMAS and Auxo.
How to switch safely
Workshop Hub includes free data import, so we can bring your customers and vehicles across for you.
- Export customers, vehicles and service history from your current system first.
- Run both systems side by side for a week on new jobs only.
- Connect accounting after your opening balances are settled so invoices do not double up.
- Move your diary on a quiet day and text customers with booked jobs if anything changes.
FAQ
- Will I lose my service history if I switch?
- Not if you export it first. Most systems let you export customers and vehicles; ask your current provider what history can be exported.
- How long does switching take?
- Most small shops can be running on a new system within a week, with a short overlap period.
Try Workshop Hub with your own jobs
14-day free trial — no card required