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Choosing workshop software is a few hours of reading and a few demos. This page sets out what to compare, and how PitlaneHQ lines up against other systems sold to Australian workshops. Each statement about another product that we could verify links to that product's own website and shows the date we read it; the rest say Not verified. Prices and features change, so check with each vendor before you decide.

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What to compare

  1. Total monthly cost for your team. Check whether prices include GST, how many users are included, and what extra users, SMS and modules cost.
  2. Your daily workflow. Run a real job through each system: quote, booking, job card, invoice.
  3. Accounting. Which of Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks the system connects to, and on which plan. In PitlaneHQ, MYOB is not yet available.
  4. Moving your data. What can be imported, who does it, and whether there is a fee.
  5. Contract. Monthly or yearly billing, and what happens if you leave.
  6. Where your data is stored, and who you talk to when something goes wrong.

PitlaneHQ at a glance

  • From $109/mo inc GST for up to 5 users; $149 for up to 10; $199 for up to 20.
  • 14-day trial, no credit card. Monthly billing in AUD, no lock-in contract.
  • No setup or onboarding fee, and data import is free from any system.
  • Eligible finalised invoices push to Xero or QuickBooks Online. MYOB is not yet available.
  • Workshop records hosted in Australia (Microsoft Azure, Sydney), with an encrypted backup copy offshore.
  • Runs in the browser. Native mobile apps are on the roadmap, not available yet.

When PitlaneHQ may not suit you

  • You need MYOB today; it is not yet available.
  • You want a permanently free plan.
  • You need a native iOS or Android app.

Raise any must-have in a demo and we will tell you straight.

Questions

Are these comparisons up to date?
Each competitor statement we could verify shows the date we read the competitor's website and links to the page; the rest say Not verified. We re-read them every quarter, and before any release that changes these pages. If you spot something out of date, tell us at hello@pitlanehq.com.au and we will fix it.
Can I move my data from these systems?
Yes. Data import is free from any system. Send us your export and we will agree what comes across and when.
How switching works

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