WrenchLink vs Mitchell 1
Mitchell 1: A long-standing shop management and repair information suite sold through sales reps. WrenchLink is auto repair shop software for 1 to 5 bay independent shops, with flat monthly pricing and your whole team included.
| Feature | WrenchLink | Mitchell 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 to $249 a month per shop | Quote only |
| Whole team included | Ask their sales team | |
| Digital vehicle inspections (DVI) with photos and video | ||
| Repair information and wiring diagrams | ||
| Works on any phone, nothing to install | Check their setup needs | |
| Text-to-pay links | Pro and Elite, on your own processor | Ask their sales team |
| Contract | Month to month | Ask their sales team |
| Free trial | 7 days | Check their site |
Mitchell 1 details come from its public website as of November 2026 and may have changed. Check Mitchell 1's site for current plans.
Switching without the horror story
- No data migration project. Set up your shop, labor rate and team in an afternoon with the built-in setup guide.
- Customers and vehicles build up as they come in. Scan the VIN once and it's on file for next time.
- Your records are yours. Export customer history and invoices any time, including for QuickBooks, Xero or Wave.
- Month to month. If it doesn't fit your shop, cancel and keep your exports.
When Mitchell 1 is the better pick
You need built-in repair information and wiring diagrams in the same system as your ROs.
Mitchell 1 pricing
Not published. Pricing comes from a sales quote
Start your 7-day free trial
7-day free trial. Card needed at checkout, not charged until the trial ends. Cancel before then and pay nothing.
Your next check-in could be paperless
Set up in an afternoon. 7 days free, no contract, cancel any time.