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Wraptor vs Shop-Ware
Shop-Ware is a shop-management system for mechanical repair shops — DVX inspections, the MOTOR labor guide, a native parts catalog, AutoWrite, and unlimited users — sold through a 15-minute demo and an interactive tour, with onboarding that averages about 30 days. CRM and online scheduling are a $249/mo add-on until the $999 tier. It is built for repair orders, not film: no panel square footage, no wrap stages, no artwork proofing.
Compare the workflow, plan limits, and cost for your team
Workflow fit
Questions to ask when evaluating Shop-Ware
Built for mechanical repair — inspections, labor guides, parts catalogs — not for wraps: no film math, no panel square footage, no artwork proofing, no design-print-install stages.
Demo-first: a 15-minute demo and an interactive tour, no trial, and onboarding averages about 30 days.
CRM and the online service scheduler are a $249/mo add-on unless you buy the $999/mo Ultimate+ tier.
Data migration and accounting integration fees may apply on top of the plan.
No vinyl roll inventory, no wrap warranty certificates, no customer-facing job tracker built around wrap stages.
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Feature-by-feature comparison
Check the plan, add-ons, and workflow you would actually use. Capabilities marked "Confirm with vendor" need a direct check; they are not a claim that the feature is unavailable.
| Feature | Wraptor | Shop-Ware |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment scheduling | Online scheduler is a $249/mo add-on | |
| CRM | $249/mo add-on or Ultimate+ | |
| Vehicle database (year / make / model) & wrap CRM fields | VIN decode for repair, no wrap fields | |
| Wrap, tint & PPF workflow stages | ||
| Quoting with measured panel sq ft & film-roll math | ||
| Wrap, tint & PPF packages | ||
| Invoicing & payments | ||
| Vinyl roll inventory | Parts inventory on Master and up, not rolls | |
| Client proofing portal | ||
| AI creative studio | ||
| Customer job tracker | ||
| Online booking with AI photo-to-quote | ||
| Wrap warranty certificates | ||
| Fleet customer status portal | ||
| Inbound leads from the FindAWrap directory (no per-lead fee) | ||
| QuickBooks sync | Accounting integration, fees may apply | |
| Document e-signatures | ||
| Digital vehicle inspections | ||
| Flat pricing, no per-seat fees | ||
| Open pricing, a 7-day no-card trial, optional demo | Demo + tour, no trial, ~30-day onboarding | |
| Department boards with combined job stages | 1 / 3 / unlimited active boards by plan | Confirm department setup with vendor |
| Install-date or due-date schedules; bays optional | Confirm scheduling options with vendor | |
| Today view, handoff owners, blockers, and acknowledgment | Confirm handoff workflow with vendor | |
| Print catalog, quantity breaks, and production tickets | Confirm product workflow with vendor | |
| Print reorders with current rates and material costs | Confirm reorder and costing workflow with vendor | |
| Freelance installer network + escrow payments | Shop and Fleet | Confirm with vendor |
| AI pricing import from supplier PDFs | Confirm with vendor | |
| Printable job packets + no-login installer view | Confirm with vendor | |
| Per-stage time tracking & profitability | Confirm with vendor | |
| Fleet accounts: parent job + a child job per vehicle, one customer link | Confirm with vendor | |
| Deposit + balance split with the payment schedule on the invoice PDF | Confirm with vendor | |
| Measured sq-ft auto-filled from 2,232 real vehicle measurements | Confirm with vendor | |
| Starting price | $99/mo | $279/mo (Startup) |
Shop-Ware pricing verified 2026-09-09 against Shop-Ware packages.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wraptor better than Shop-Ware for wrap shops?
The right choice depends on your workflow. Wraptor connects measured vehicle quoting, print products, proofing, roll inventory, scheduling, customer tracking, and payments. Shop-Ware has its own strengths, described above. Compare a recent job in both products, check the plan and add-ons you need, and confirm any capabilities marked for vendor review.
How much does Shop-Ware cost compared to Wraptor?
Shop-Ware publishes pricing described as $279 – $999/mo, unlimited users. Wraptor Starter is $99/month for 2 seats and one location, one shared WrapMail box, 25 GB storage, 60 AI credits/month, and 10 professional logo vectorizations/month. Wraptor Shop is $199/month with unlimited seats, up to 3 mailboxes, 200 GB storage, 500 AI credits/month, and 40 vectorizations/month. Wraptor Fleet is $299/month with the white-label Magic Wrap lead generator and unlimited department boards. All paid plans include core job tracking, CRM, quoting, invoicing, inventory, proofing, and the customer job tracker. Extra locations, inboxes, and metered usage are priced separately.
Can I migrate from Shop-Ware to Wraptor?
Wraptor's import hub supports customer, vehicle, and job CSV data. Export the supported records from Shop-Ware, review how the columns map, and check the import before committing it. Your setup time depends on the source data and the workflow you want to bring over. A guided demo can help you review the next steps.
Does Shop-Ware work for vehicle wrap shops?
Shop-Ware may fit parts or all of your workflow. Check how it handles your vehicle measurements, artwork approval, material usage, install schedule, and payment process. Use the official sources linked here and a real job to confirm the fit.
Ready to switch from Shop-Ware?
Try one of your real jobs in Wraptor. Start a 7-day Wraptor Shop trial and connect your quoting, proofs, schedule, and payments. A guided demo is optional.
No card required · No automatic charge. Trial usage allowances apply. Choose a paid plan when you are ready.