PitlaneHQ vs Workshop Software
Built for modern shops. Cloud-first architecture with integrated marketing, lead capture, and real-time multi-site management.
Feature Comparison
Feature-by-Feature Breakdown
See exactly where PitlaneHQ and Workshop Software differ across every major workshop management feature.
| Feature | PitlaneHQ | Workshop Software |
|---|---|---|
| Job Management | ||
| Invoicing & Payments | ||
| Quoting with PDF | ||
| Online Booking / Diary | ||
| Stock Management | ||
| Supplier Integration (Napa/Repco/Burson) | ||
| HR & Payroll | ||
| SMS & RCS Messaging | ||
| Lead Capture & CRM | ||
| Zapier / API Integration | ||
| Multi-Site Management | ||
| Analytics & Reports | ||
| Digital Vehicle Inspection | ||
| Text2Pay Invoicing | ||
| Mobile Responsive | ||
| Xero / MYOB / QuickBooks Sync |
Why Switch
Where PitlaneHQ Excels
Key areas where PitlaneHQ provides capabilities beyond traditional workshop software.
Cloud-First Architecture
PitlaneHQ is built from the ground up as a modern cloud application. No legacy desktop software ported to the web. Real-time updates, instant deployments, and zero local installs.
Integrated Marketing & SMS
Built-in SMS, MMS, and RCS messaging via Twilio. Automated follow-ups, bulk messaging, and templates. No third-party SMS add-on needed.
Lead Capture System
Capture leads from your website with a simple API. Track UTM parameters, Google Ads clicks, Facebook campaigns, and manage your pipeline from new lead to booked job.
Real-Time Multi-Site
Full multi-site support with per-location phone numbers, stock levels, staff rosters, and cross-site job sharing. Manage your entire operation from one dashboard.
Pricing
Modular Pricing You Control
Only pay for the modules your workshop needs. Start with the base and add as you grow.
PitlaneHQ
$99/mo AUD
Base plan, add modules as you grow
- Base: $99/mo (jobs, invoicing, quoting, diary, stock)
- Analytics: +$29/mo
- Multi-Site: +$49/mo
- Marketing & SMS: +$29/mo
- HR & Payroll: +$39/mo
- Point of Sale: +$19/mo
- No lock-in contracts
Workshop Software
Contact for pricing
Pricing varies by plan and features
- Multiple plan tiers available
- Feature set varies by tier
- Contact sales for current pricing
Easy Migration
Switch Without the Headache
Migrating from Workshop Software to PitlaneHQ is straightforward with our data import tools.
Export Data
Export your customers, vehicles, and stock from Workshop Software
Import to PitlaneHQ
Use our CSV import to bring in all your existing data quickly
Go Live
Start managing your workshop with all your data ready to go
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