Which ToolFlowCo workshop system is right for you?
Compare focused garage tracking, a complete Excel workshop system, a Google Sheets workflow and an Access repair-shop database.
Start with the workflow and software you already use
Every ToolFlowCo product has different software requirements. Check those requirements before comparing price alone.
Choose the focused garage tracker
Best when quotes, approved jobs and invoices are the main workflow and you want a smaller Excel tool.
Choose the complete workshop system
Best when customers, vehicles, jobs, parts, stock, suppliers, purchase orders and invoices need to work together.
Choose by working environment
Use the Google Sheets option for a browser-based workflow, or the Access database for device and electronics repair-ticket records.
Compare the main differences
Open each product page for the complete feature list, compatibility details and current Etsy link.
Microsoft Excel
Excel Garage Quote, Job and Invoice Tracker for Mechanics
Create customer quotes, convert approved work into jobs and generate professional invoices from one Excel desktop tool.
- Software required
- Excel Desktop with macros enabled
- Best suited to
- Independent mechanics, Small garages, Mobile mechanics
- Key strengths
- Customer database; Professional quote creation; Labour and parts lines
Microsoft Excel
Excel Workshop Management System for Jobs, Stock and Invoices
Run customers, vehicles, workshop jobs, stock, quotes, purchase orders and invoices from one Excel desktop system.
- Software required
- Excel Desktop for Windows with macros enabled
- Best suited to
- Independent garages, Mobile mechanics, Vehicle and equipment repair shops
- Key strengths
- Dashboard with jobs awaiting parts, ready-to-invoice work, outstanding invoices, low stock and open purchase orders; Customer database with contact details, addresses, notes, invoice history and balances; Vehicle records including registration, make, model, VIN, mileage and notes
Google Sheets
Google Sheets Workshop Job Card and Invoice System
Manage workshop jobs, customers, vehicles, parts, payments and invoices through a Google Sheets-powered web app.
- Software required
- Google account, Google Sheets and Apps Script authorisation
- Best suited to
- Garages, Mobile mechanics, Vehicle repair shops
- Key strengths
- Workshop dashboard with open, ready, completed and unpaid job totals; Job cards with customer and vehicle details; Registration, mileage, priority and due-date tracking
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Access Repair Shop Database for Tickets, Parts and Invoices
Run customer, device, repair-ticket, parts, purchasing, sales and invoice workflows from one Microsoft Access database.
- Software required
- Microsoft Access for Windows
- Best suited to
- Mobile phone repair shops, Computer and laptop repair businesses, Electronics and device repair services
- Key strengths
- Customer records and contact details; Customer devices including brand, model, serial number, IMEI, condition and accessories received; Repair tickets with faults, priority, assigned technician, notes, labour, parts and status
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