--- description: Review of ARI Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: ARI | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Body Shop Management Software](/directory/71/auto-parts-store-software/software) > [ARI](/software/97484/ari-auto-repair-invoices) # ARI Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/97484/ari-auto-repair-invoices Page: 1 / 25\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/97484/ari-auto-repair-invoices?page=2) > ARI (Auto Repair Invoices) is a management application suitable for individual mechanics, auto repair shops and car dealers. It offers a mobile application for iOS/Android devices and can also be accessed via any desktop PC or laptop using the Web version. The app comes packed with various features required by users across the automotive industry, including VIN decoder, license plate scanner and decoder, vehicle lookup, service history reports, automatic service reminders for clients, spare parts inventory, accounting, reports, job cards, invoices, estimates, diagnose (such as maintenance cost, upcoming repairs and TSBs), vehicle inspections, damage reports, and online appointments. Additionally, the app offers many customization options such as invoice templates, inspection checklists, multiple tax setup, payment options and more. It is available on monthly or annual subscriptions and support is extended via email and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 600 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 600 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: uMob - **Location**: Varna, US - **Founded**: 2019 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$39.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: ARI Pricing Overview ARI is designed to be a powerful yet affordable auto repair shop management platform, with pricing that is transparent, predictable, and accessible to shops of all sizes — from independent mechanics to multi-location operations. Unlike many competitors in the auto repair software space, ARI does not lock users into expensive long-term contracts, hidden fees, or paywalled core features. Our goal is simple: provide modern, full-featured shop management software at a price that makes sense for real-world repair businesses. Simple, Subscription-Based Pricing ARI is offered as a flat monthly subscription, starting at a highly competitive rate compared to other industry solutions. The subscription includes access to the core platform and the majority of features that shops need to run their daily operations efficiently. There are: No setup fees No onboarding fees No long-term contracts No surprise add-ons required to use essential features Shops can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel their subscription at any time. What’s Included Even at its base price, ARI includes features that many competitors either charge extra for or reserve for higher tiers, such as: Estimates, invoices, and inspections Digital vehicle inspections (DVI) Customer and vehicle management Inventory and parts tracking Labor guides (including free labor data) Reports and business insights Online invoices and customer portals Cloud access from any device This approach allows repair shops to get full operational value without being forced into higher-priced plans just to access everyday tools. Optional Add-Ons (Only If You Need Them) For shops that want to expand functionality, ARI offers optional add-ons (such as payment processing, SMS messaging, or advanced integrations). These are clearly priced and completely optional, allowing businesses to pay only for what they actually use. There are no mandatory bundles or forced upgrades. Why ARI Is More Cost-Effective Compared to many legacy auto repair software providers, ARI typically costs significantly less per month while offering: More modern cloud-based infrastructure Faster feature updates Broader access to tools at lower tiers Better scalability as a shop grows Many competitors charge higher monthly fees, require contracts, or split essential features across multiple paid modules. ARI’s pricing model is intentionally built to remove those barriers, making advanced shop software affordable even for small or newly opened businesses. Built for Growth ARI’s pricing is designed to grow with the shop. Whether a business has one technician or multiple locations, the platform remains cost-efficient without sudden pricing jumps. This makes ARI especially attractive for long-term use, where total cost of ownership matters. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, English, German, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Accounting - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Appointment Management - Appointment Scheduling - Billing & Invoicing - CRM - Chat/Messaging - Communication Management - Contact Database - Cost Tracking - Customer Database - Customer History - Customisable Reports - Data Import/Export - Document Management - Electronic Payments - Electronic Signature - Employee Scheduling - Employee Time Clock ## Integrations (9 total) - 360 Payments - PartsTech - PayPal - ProDemand - QuickBooks Desktop - QuickBooks Online - QuickBooks Online Advanced - Square Banking - Stripe ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Body Shop Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/71/auto-parts-store-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Body Shop Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/71/auto-parts-store-software/software) - [Auto Repair Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4261/auto-repair/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Customers have difficulty locating how to pay online from Invoices. > > A learning experience, but I get better all the time. ----- ### "Best Repair Platform I Have Used" — 5.0/5 > **Christopher** | *10 April 2025* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Everything is awesome with the app. Easy to navigate, editing seems to be one of my biggest needs as of late and the app makes it extremely easy to accomplish when I need it. I love the platform. Very happy with my decision to choose this program. > > **Cons**: Not that I have any dislikes I would say, more of a disappointment. I am not able to link Identifix with the program nor my scan tool for dtc data straight to the repair order. > > Very easy to use from the start. My customer representative is always available even when I did not even know I needed him which is awesome. Very friendly from the beginning like we’ve known each other forever. ----- ### "Owner of company" — 3.0/5 > **Ted** | *9 April 2025* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 1.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the pricing of the software compared to what others are\! > > **Cons**: The software was not user friendly was difficult to get what I needed done and don’t offer enough for what I needed so signed up for a different software I guess you get what u pay for ----- ### "Quality yet Inexpensive Solution" — 5.0/5 > **Wrex** | *9 April 2025* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Cross platform capabilities, the ability to scale to meet my needs, things just work > > **Cons**: The user interface on the desktop side of things is a little bit clunky for using a keyboard or mouse > > ARI has suited the needs of my shop for the past several months now, and it gets the job done in every regard. Not only is it inexpensive, but it’s beginner, friendly, well still offering a lot of functionality. You can also scale it to meet your needs, especially as your shop continues to grow. ----- ### "ARI Helped my company reach new heights" — 5.0/5 > **Nicholas** | *9 April 2025* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I was able to work for out of state companies seamlessly with ARI and the square integration > > **Cons**: I don’t like that the customers have to make a profile now to be able to pay through Ari > > It helped grow my company tremendously by being able to send estimates for approval and to get payments electronically ----- Page: 1 / 25\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/97484/ari-auto-repair-invoices?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/97484/ari-auto-repair-invoices) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data