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Estimator / Shop Manager Feature Comparison

For information about how to upgrade you account from Estimator to Shop Manager, please speak to your ALLDATA Account Manager or dial 800-859-3282.

The grid below highlights key differences between Estimator and Shop Manager:

Document Types

Feature / Function Shop Manager Estimator

Estimates

Repair Orders

Invoices

  • Post a Payment
  • Payment History

Line Items

Feature / Function Shop Manager Estimator Notes

AD Parts & Labor

 

Custom Part

 

Custom Labor

 

Flat Fee

 

AutoZone Parts

 

Symptoms & DTCs

 

Nexpart Catalog

 

Note

  • Custom Note
  • Customer Concern
  • Tech Note
  • Tech Recommendation
  • Work Performed

Estimator can create the following note types:

  • Custom Note
  • Customer Concern

Discount

  • Part
  • Labor
  • Flat Fee
 

Shop Jobs

Feature / Function Shop Manager Estimator

Build Shop Jobs

Clone Shop Jobs

Add Shop Jobs to documents

Reports

Feature / Function Shop Manager Estimator

Sales Report

Tax Report

Payment Report