A low-cost cloud tool and a Quebec shop system. Here is how they compare, with the facts AutoRepair Cloud publishes.
| What to compare | Karzen | AutoRepair Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Made in | Made in Quebec, Canada: designed, built and supported here | United States |
| Language | French and English, each person picks | English, Spanish, Portuguese; French not stated |
| Canadian taxes | GST, QST, HST and PST for every province and territory | Taxes per item; QST not stated |
| How it runs | Installed on the shop’s PCs (Windows, macOS 13+), encrypted backups in Canada | Cloud: web, tablet and phone |
| Without internet | Keeps working on the shop’s network | Not stated |
| Published price | $199 (Essentials) or $349 (Pro) a month, CAD, per shop | $49.99, 84.99 or 119.99 a month, currency not named; up to 15% off yearly |
| Users | Unlimited, with unlimited PCs and tablets | 1 or 4 included, then $5 a user a month |
| Setup fee | None | None |
| Commitment | Monthly: cancel any time at no cost. Yearly: 12 months, 20% off | Monthly, cancel any time; 12 or 18-month options |
| Free trial | 15 days of Pro, no credit card | 14 days, no credit card |
| Accounting | Journal export for QuickBooks Online; QuickBooks, Sage and Acomba sync coming soon | QuickBooks, Xero, Sage |
| Digital inspection | Included: basic in Essentials, full with photos in Pro | Yes, with photos, video and audio |
| Integrated payments | Coming soon | Square card reader |
| Parts ordering | PROLink, WORLDPAC and Nexpart coming soon (Pro) | Nexpart, Epicor, local suppliers |
| Tire storage | Included in Pro | Not stated |
AutoRepair Cloud information comes from its public website and review sites, consulted on November 8, 2026: autorepaircloud.com/prices, features. Prices and features change: check with AutoRepair Cloud. AutoRepair Cloud is a trademark of its owner; Karzen is not affiliated with it.
Plans start under US$50 a month, with a free trial.
QuickBooks, Xero and Sage connections already exist.
Every screen, invoice and estimate in French or English, with GST and QST already set up.
Seasonal storage with photos, condition and rack location, included in Pro.
Unlimited users and PCs: technicians, counter and managers, without counting seats.