Cyon Auto vs ShopMonkey
An honest, feature-by-feature comparison for independent repair shops deciding between transparent workflow software and a legacy platform.
| Feature | Cyon Auto | ShopMonkey |
|---|---|---|
| Core Workflow | ||
| Work order lifecycle management | ||
| Customer digital approvals | ||
| Invoice generation & tracking | ||
| Real-time status timeline for customers* | ||
| Full audit trail on every action* | ||
| Technician Tools | ||
| Technician job queue & assignment | ||
| Blocker flagging from the bay | ||
| Time tracking per job | ||
| Customer Experience | ||
| Customer self-service portal* | ||
| Digital vehicle inspections | ||
| Appointment scheduling | ||
| Payments & Billing | ||
| Integrated Stripe payments | ||
| Stripe Terminal in-person payments | ||
| QuickBooks Online invoice sync | ||
| Communication center with email | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Transparent pricing (no hidden fees)* | ||
| Starting at $49/month* | ||
| 14-day free trial, no credit card* | ||
| No per-seat pricing on Pro plan | ||
| Setup & Onboarding | ||
| Setup in under 5 minutes* | ||
Full support Partial Not included
See why shops are switching to Cyon Auto
Transparent pricing, full workflow, and a customer portal that actually keeps customers informed — starting at $49/month.