Simpli Shop Pro vs Shopmonkey
Shopmonkey is a polished, feature-rich platform priced with per-user add-ons in mind. Here's how the two compare on price and what's actually included, for a shop deciding between them.
| Feature | Simpli Shop Pro | Shopmonkey |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $175/mo | $215–239/mo |
| Typical real cost with add-ons | $175/mo — nothing to add on | $250–499/mo+ |
| Per-user / per-seat fees | Included, unlimited | $20/mo per extra user |
| Setup fee | None | Varies by plan |
| Free trial, no card | Yes | Not published |
| Digital inspection + text approval | Included | Included |
| Online booking page | Included | Included |
| Declined-service follow-up automation | Included | Add-on on most plans |
| Parts inventory & margin reporting | Included | Included |
| VIN-based parts fitment / labor guide | Not yet | Included |
| Live distributor parts ordering | Not yet | Included |
Shopmonkey pricing and features as published on their own site, checked mid-2026 — vendors change pricing without much notice, so verify current numbers directly with them before deciding. We're not yet integrated with a parts catalog or a distributor network for live ordering; if your shop leans hard on VIN-based fitment lookups or in-app distributor ordering today, that's a fair reason to stick with Shopmonkey.
Where shops tell us Simpli Shop Pro fits better
Shopmonkey is a strong, established platform. These are the specific reasons a one-bay-to-ten-bay independent shop picks us instead.
Adding a tech doesn't cost you $20/mo
Shopmonkey charges per extra user on top of the base plan. Every staff account is included here, so hiring your fourth tech doesn't come with a software bill increase.
Follow-ups aren't a paid add-on
Declined-work follow-up is included, not something you have to upgrade a plan to unlock — it's part of how we think the software should work by default.
Lower starting price, no plan tiers to compare
One plan, $175/mo. No side-by-side tier chart to figure out which features you're actually paying for.
See it running, not a slideshow.
We keep a live demo shop online with real jobs, real invoices, and real reports. Click around as staff or as a customer — no sign-up needed.