Mecano Shop vs Shop-Ware: what the vendors say
Shop-Ware publishes four packages (Startup, Pro, Master, Ultimate+) on month-to-month terms and lists an AI Receptionist and AI Parts Matrix among its features. Mecano Shop has two public prices in Canadian dollars and a 30-day free trial. Shop-Ware mentions a free demo, not a free trial.
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How do Mecano Shop and Shop-Ware compare side by side?
Shop-Ware facts as stated on the sources below, accessed . "Not confirmed" marks a fact the source did not state or we could not read.
| Topic | Mecano Shop | Shop-Ware |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price and plans | Not published. Contact Mecano for a quote. 30 days free, no contract, no per-user fees. | Startup $279 per month ($251 billed annually), Pro $389 ($350), Master $499 ($449), Ultimate+ $999 ($899). A CRM and Online Service Scheduler add-on is $249 per month. Currency is not named. |
| Contract | Month-to-month, no contract, cancel any time, full data export on cancel. | The packages page says plans are month-to-month and do not require an annual contract. |
| Free trial | 30 days free for new subscribers on every plan. AI phone answering does not run during the trial. | No free trial is mentioned on the pages we read. A free 15-minute personalized demo is listed.(not confirmed) |
| Users | Unlimited users, no per-user fees. | Unlimited users included across the base packages. |
| Two-way texting | Pro and up. Starter messages by email only. | Startup lists limited texting. Pro lists unlimited two-way texting. A "Messenger" live-chat feature is also listed on the home page. |
| Digital inspections | Included on every plan, with photos and notes. Findings can be pushed to the estimate. | A "Digital Vehicle Experience (DVX)" is listed on Startup. |
| Parts lookup and ordering | Not available. Supplier price lookups are in development. | An "AI Parts Matrix" and a native parts catalog are listed (Startup and Pro). Inventory tracking is listed under Master. PartsTech and Motor logos appear among integration partners. |
| QuickBooks | QuickBooks Online one-way sync on Pro, early access (beta). QuickBooks Desktop is not supported. | A QuickBooks logo appears among integration partners on the home page. Package inclusion and sync details are not stated.(not confirmed) |
| Payments | Online payment links are rolling out. Card fees are paid by the shop. | Shop-Ware Payments is listed on Startup. Batch payments are listed on Pro. |
| AI features | On Pro: an agent that drafts follow-ups for you to approve, and AI phone answering that books appointments and gives repair status. Anything that texts customers or touches money stays capped. | An "AI Parts Matrix" is listed on Startup. An "AI Receptionist" appears in the site navigation. We did not read what it does. |
| Currency and tax | Canadian dollars. GST, HST, PST and QST presets for every province and territory. No US sales-tax support. | Not stated on the page we read.(not confirmed) |
Who is Shop-Ware best for, and who is Mecano Shop best for?
Shop-Ware
Single shops, multi-shop operators and fleet customers that want a full feature set with published package prices, month-to-month terms, parts matrix and integrated payments.
Mecano Shop
Canadian independent shops that want Canadian-dollar pricing, provincial tax presets and a 30-day free trial, and can wait for parts ordering and live payment links. Both list unlimited users.
Mecano Shop does not yet have parts ordering, a French interface, US availability or live online payment links. See what Mecano Shop does not do yet.
What could we not confirm about Shop-Ware?
- Free trial (none mentioned)
- Which package includes the AI Receptionist
- QuickBooks sync details
- Currency of the listed prices
- Tax handling by region
- What the AI Receptionist and AI Parts Matrix do in practice
Sources
- Shop-Ware home page, accessed October 31, 2026
- Shop-Ware packages page, accessed October 31, 2026
- Mecano Shop facts (Mecano Team, reviewed October 31, 2026)
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