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title: "Auto repair shop software in the United States: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare the systems auto repair shops run jobs, estimates and invoices in. Share of Search among Tekmetric, Shopmonkey, Mitchell 1, AutoLeap, Shop Boss, Shop-Ware, R.O. Writer, Torque360 and ARI, the auto repair shop software Brandwave compares in the United States, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
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# Auto repair shop software in the United States: Which are searched most?

Compare the systems auto repair shops run jobs, estimates and invoices in. Share of Search among Tekmetric, Shopmonkey, Mitchell 1, AutoLeap, Shop Boss, Shop-Ware, R.O. Writer, Torque360 and ARI, the auto repair shop software Brandwave compares in the United States, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Auto repair shop software
- **Market**: United States
- **Brands compared**: 9
- **Month measured**: Sep 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Tekmetric, 53.8%

## Which brand is most popular in search among auto repair shop software in the United States?

- In September 2026, Tekmetric was the most searched among auto repair shop software in the United States, with an estimated 40.5K branded searches, 53.8% of all searches for the nine we track.
- Shopmonkey is in 2nd place, 31.9 percentage points behind at 21.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tekmetric’s share of searches among auto repair shop software in the United States increased from 45.4% to 53.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shopmonkey’s share of searches among auto repair shop software in the United States decreased from 22.7% to 21.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mitchell 1’s share of searches among auto repair shop software in the United States decreased from 16.6% to 13.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AutoLeap’s share of searches among auto repair shop software in the United States decreased from 7% to 4.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shop Boss’ share of searches among auto repair shop software in the United States decreased from 4% to 3.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shopmonkey’s share of searches among auto repair shop software in the United States peaked at 24.2% in July 2026 and was lowest at 20.9% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mitchell 1’s share of searches among auto repair shop software in the United States peaked at 16.6% in October 2025 and was lowest at 12.7% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AutoLeap’s share of searches among auto repair shop software in the United States peaked at 7.3% in December 2025 and was lowest at 4.5% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shop Boss’ share of searches among auto repair shop software in the United States peaked at 5.1% in November 2025 and was lowest at 3.1% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shop-Ware, R.O. Writer, Torque360 and ARI held steady: their share of searches among auto repair shop software in the United States each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Top auto repair shop software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tekmetric and Shopmonkey appeared every time. Shopmonkey was recommended most often, coming first in three out of five answers. Tekmetric was second, and AutoLeap was third. Shop Boss, which ranked fifth in searches, was not mentioned at all.

Brands get a higher AI rank if they are mentioned earlier in the answers that list options.

| Brand | AI rank | ChatGPT answers that named it | Google AI Overviews that named it | All answers that named it |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Shopmonkey | 1st | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 5 |
| Tekmetric | 2nd | 3 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 5 |
| AutoLeap | 3rd | 2 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 5 |
| ARI | 4th | 2 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 5 |
| Shop-Ware | 5th | 2 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| Mitchell 1 | 6th | 2 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 5 |
| Shop Boss | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| R.O. Writer | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| Torque360 | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |

## Every AI answer about auto repair shop software

- Asked ChatGPT "Which auto repair shop software should I use in the US?": 1. Shopmonkey, 2. Tekmetric, 3. AutoLeap, 4. Mitchell 1, 5. ARI
- Asked ChatGPT "What are the best auto repair shop management systems in the US?": 1. Shopmonkey, 2. Tekmetric, 3. Shop-Ware, 4. AutoLeap, 5. Mitchell 1
- Asked ChatGPT "What's the best auto repair shop software in the US for a small independent shop?": 1. Shopmonkey, 2. Tekmetric, 3. Shop-Ware, 4. ARI
- Searched Google, AI Overview "auto repair shop software": 1. AutoLeap, 2. Shopmonkey, 3. Tekmetric, 4. ARI, 5. Mitchell 1
- Searched Google, AI Overview "auto repair software": 1. AutoLeap, 2. Shopmonkey, 3. Tekmetric, 4. ARI, 5. Mitchell 1

Not named in any answer: Shop Boss, R.O. Writer and Torque360.

Brands are listed in the order each answer named them. The answers were collected in United States on October 22, 2026.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Tekmetric vs Shopmonkey: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/shopmonkey-vs-tekmetric): 53.8% against 21.9% Share of Search.
- [Tekmetric vs Mitchell 1: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/mitchell-1-vs-tekmetric): 53.8% against 13.1% Share of Search.
- [Tekmetric vs AutoLeap: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/autoleap-vs-tekmetric): 53.8% against 4.6% Share of Search.
- [Tekmetric vs Shop Boss: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/shop-boss-vs-tekmetric): 53.8% against 3.2% Share of Search.
- [Shopmonkey vs Mitchell 1: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/mitchell-1-vs-shopmonkey): 21.9% against 13.1% Share of Search.
- [Shopmonkey vs AutoLeap: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/autoleap-vs-shopmonkey): 21.9% against 4.6% Share of Search.
- [Shopmonkey vs Shop Boss: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/shop-boss-vs-shopmonkey): 21.9% against 3.2% Share of Search.
- [Mitchell 1 vs AutoLeap: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/autoleap-vs-mitchell-1): 13.1% against 4.6% Share of Search.
- [Mitchell 1 vs Shop Boss: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/mitchell-1-vs-shop-boss): 13.1% against 3.2% Share of Search.
- [AutoLeap vs Shop Boss: compare search popularity](/demand/us/compare/autoleap-vs-shop-boss): 4.6% against 3.2% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for United States auto repair shop software in September 2026?

- In September 2026, Tekmetric gained share of searches among auto repair shop software in the United States, from 53.3% to 53.8%.
- In September 2026, AutoLeap lost share of searches among auto repair shop software in the United States, from 5.7% to 4.6%.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for ARI in the United States fell 20.5% over 12 measured months, from 440 to 350 in September 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Shop-Ware in the United States fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.3K in September 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Torque360 in the United States fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 390 in September 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for R.O. Writer in the United States fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 480 in September 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Mitchell 1 in the United States fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Shop Boss in the United States fell 17.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.4K in September 2026.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Tekmetric | 53.8% | 40.5K | 0.0% | Tekmetric |
| 2 | Shopmonkey | 21.9% | 16.5K | 0.0% | Shopmonkey |
| 3 | Mitchell 1 | 13.1% | 9.9K | 0.0% | Mitchell 1 |
| 4 | AutoLeap | 4.6% | 3.5K | -19.2% | AutoLeap |
| 5 | Shop Boss | 3.2% | 2.4K | 0.0% | Shop Boss |
| 6 | Shop-Ware | 1.7% | 1.3K | 0.0% | Shop-Ware |
| 7 | R.O. Writer | 0.64% | 480 | 0.0% | R.O. Writer |
| 8 | Torque360 | 0.52% | 390 | +21.9% | Torque360 |
| 9 | ARI | 0.46% | 350 | +16.7% | ARI |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Tekmetric | 33.1K | 45.4% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Shopmonkey | 16.5K | 22.7% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Mitchell 1 | 12.1K | 16.6% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | AutoLeap | 5.1K | 7% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Shop Boss | 2.9K | 4% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | Shop-Ware | 1.6K | 2.2% | 6 |
| Oct 2025 | R.O. Writer | 590 | 0.81% | 7 |
| Oct 2025 | Torque360 | 480 | 0.66% | 8 |
| Oct 2025 | ARI | 440 | 0.6% | 9 |
| Nov 2025 | Tekmetric | 33.1K | 46.5% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Shopmonkey | 16.5K | 23.2% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Mitchell 1 | 9.9K | 13.9% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | AutoLeap | 5.1K | 7.2% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Shop Boss | 3.6K | 5.1% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Shop-Ware | 1.6K | 2.2% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | R.O. Writer | 480 | 0.67% | 7 |
| Nov 2025 | Torque360 | 480 | 0.67% | 8 |
| Nov 2025 | ARI | 370 | 0.52% | 9 |
| Dec 2025 | Tekmetric | 33.1K | 48.2% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Shopmonkey | 15.3K | 22.3% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Mitchell 1 | 9.9K | 14.4% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | AutoLeap | 5K | 7.3% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Shop Boss | 2.4K | 3.5% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Shop-Ware | 1.6K | 2.3% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | R.O. Writer | 480 | 0.7% | 7 |
| Dec 2025 | Torque360 | 480 | 0.7% | 8 |
| Dec 2025 | ARI | 360 | 0.52% | 9 |
| Jan 2026 | Tekmetric | 40.5K | 51.2% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Shopmonkey | 16.5K | 20.9% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Mitchell 1 | 12.1K | 15.3% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | AutoLeap | 4.2K | 5.3% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Shop Boss | 2.9K | 3.7% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Shop-Ware | 1.6K | 2% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | R.O. Writer | 480 | 0.61% | 7 |
| Jan 2026 | Torque360 | 480 | 0.61% | 8 |
| Jan 2026 | ARI | 290 | 0.37% | 9 |
| Feb 2026 | Tekmetric | 40.5K | 53.3% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Shopmonkey | 16.5K | 21.7% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Mitchell 1 | 9.9K | 13% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | AutoLeap | 4.2K | 5.5% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Shop Boss | 2.4K | 3.2% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Shop-Ware | 1.3K | 1.7% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | R.O. Writer | 480 | 0.63% | 7 |
| Feb 2026 | Torque360 | 480 | 0.63% | 8 |
| Feb 2026 | ARI | 280 | 0.37% | 9 |
| Mar 2026 | Tekmetric | 40.5K | 49.8% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Shopmonkey | 18.7K | 23% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Mitchell 1 | 12.1K | 14.9% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | AutoLeap | 4.2K | 5.2% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Shop Boss | 2.9K | 3.6% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Shop-Ware | 1.6K | 2% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | R.O. Writer | 590 | 0.73% | 7 |
| Mar 2026 | Torque360 | 390 | 0.48% | 8 |
| Mar 2026 | ARI | 330 | 0.41% | 9 |
| Apr 2026 | Tekmetric | 40.5K | 49.7% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Shopmonkey | 18.7K | 22.9% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Mitchell 1 | 12.1K | 14.8% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | AutoLeap | 4.3K | 5.3% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Shop Boss | 2.9K | 3.6% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Shop-Ware | 1.6K | 2% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | R.O. Writer | 590 | 0.72% | 7 |
| Apr 2026 | Torque360 | 480 | 0.59% | 8 |
| Apr 2026 | ARI | 330 | 0.4% | 9 |
| May 2026 | Tekmetric | 40.5K | 52.3% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Shopmonkey | 18.7K | 24.1% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Mitchell 1 | 9.9K | 12.8% | 3 |
| May 2026 | AutoLeap | 3.5K | 4.5% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Shop Boss | 2.4K | 3.1% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Shop-Ware | 1.3K | 1.7% | 6 |
| May 2026 | R.O. Writer | 480 | 0.62% | 7 |
| May 2026 | Torque360 | 480 | 0.62% | 8 |
| May 2026 | ARI | 260 | 0.34% | 9 |
| Jun 2026 | Tekmetric | 40.5K | 52% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Shopmonkey | 18.7K | 24% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Mitchell 1 | 9.9K | 12.7% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | AutoLeap | 3.5K | 4.5% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Shop Boss | 2.9K | 3.7% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Shop-Ware | 1.3K | 1.7% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | R.O. Writer | 480 | 0.62% | 7 |
| Jun 2026 | Torque360 | 390 | 0.5% | 8 |
| Jun 2026 | ARI | 280 | 0.36% | 9 |
| Jul 2026 | Tekmetric | 40.5K | 52.4% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Shopmonkey | 18.7K | 24.2% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Mitchell 1 | 9.9K | 12.8% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | AutoLeap | 3.5K | 4.5% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Shop Boss | 2.4K | 3.1% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Shop-Ware | 1.3K | 1.7% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | R.O. Writer | 390 | 0.5% | 7 |
| Jul 2026 | Torque360 | 390 | 0.5% | 8 |
| Jul 2026 | ARI | 280 | 0.36% | 9 |
| Aug 2026 | Tekmetric | 40.5K | 53.3% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Shopmonkey | 16.5K | 21.7% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Mitchell 1 | 9.9K | 13% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | AutoLeap | 4.3K | 5.7% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Shop Boss | 2.4K | 3.2% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Shop-Ware | 1.3K | 1.7% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | R.O. Writer | 480 | 0.63% | 7 |
| Aug 2026 | Torque360 | 320 | 0.42% | 8 |
| Aug 2026 | ARI | 300 | 0.39% | 9 |
| Sep 2026 | Tekmetric | 40.5K | 53.8% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | Shopmonkey | 16.5K | 21.9% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | Mitchell 1 | 9.9K | 13.1% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | AutoLeap | 3.5K | 4.6% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Shop Boss | 2.4K | 3.2% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Shop-Ware | 1.3K | 1.7% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | R.O. Writer | 480 | 0.64% | 7 |
| Sep 2026 | Torque360 | 390 | 0.52% | 8 |
| Sep 2026 | ARI | 350 | 0.46% | 9 |

## What is being compared

- **ARI**: Measured on the search terms “ari auto repair” and “ari shop management”, summed into one figure.
- **AutoLeap**: Measured on the search terms “auto leap” and “autoleap”, summed into one figure.
- **Mitchell 1**: Measured on the search term “mitchell 1”.
- **R.O. Writer**: Measured on the search term “ro writer”.
- **Shop Boss**: Measured on the search term “shop boss”.
- **Shop-Ware**: Measured on the search term “shop ware”.
- **Shopmonkey**: Measured on the search terms “shop monkey” and “shopmonkey”, summed into one figure.
- **Tekmetric**: Measured on the search term “tekmetric”.
- **Torque360**: Measured on the search term “torque360”.

- [ARI](/demand/us/brands/ari-auto-repair)
- [AutoLeap](/demand/us/brands/autoleap)
- [Mitchell 1](/demand/us/brands/mitchell-1)
- [R.O. Writer](/demand/us/brands/ro-writer)
- [Shop Boss](/demand/us/brands/shop-boss)
- [Shop-Ware](/demand/us/brands/shop-ware)
- [Shopmonkey](/demand/us/brands/shopmonkey)
- [Tekmetric](/demand/us/brands/tekmetric)
- [Torque360](/demand/us/brands/torque360)

## Methodology

- [How is the Brand Demand Index measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among auto repair shop software in the United States?

In September 2026, Tekmetric was the most searched among auto repair shop software in the United States, with an estimated 40.5K branded searches, 53.8% of all searches for the nine we track.

## Cite this page

Brandwave. "Auto repair shop software in the United States: Which are searched most?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/us/categories/us-auto-repair-shop-software

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