Helios vs. AutoLeap vs. Tekmetric
A practical comparison for collision and repair shops choosing workflow software. Verify final pricing and integrations with each vendor before purchasing.
| Decision point | Helios | AutoLeap Essentials | Tekmetric Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary fit | Collision/body-shop planning and production visibility | Independent auto-repair shop management | Independent auto-repair shop management |
| Starting price shown publicly | $188/mo current promotional price | $199/mo; $179/mo billed annually | $199/mo; $179/mo billed annually |
| Users at starting tier | 10 users; additional users listed at $9.90/mo | 3 users | Unlimited users |
| Visual work board | Live planning + production boards built around repair stages | Customizable work board | Technician board listed on Scale; workflow tools available across plans |
| Planning and scheduling | Six-week planning view with drag-and-drop check-in | Scheduling and work-board tools | Scheduling and job-assignment tools |
| Mobile access | Phone/tablet workflow, photos, notes, and live job status | Technician app listed on Pro and above | iOS and Android mobile app |
| Collision integration | CCC1 synchronization listed | Confirm required collision integrations with vendor | Confirm required collision integrations with vendor |
| Trial | 14-day free trial listed | Confirm current trial/demo terms | Free demo and self-guided tour; official FAQ says no free trial |
| Onboarding/support | Free onboarding and priority support listed | Support varies by plan | Unlimited support listed |
Choose Helios when…
Your bottleneck is production visibility: planning weeks ahead, seeing every vehicle stage, and keeping a collision team aligned from a shared live board.
Choose an all-in-one SMS when…
Your priority is broad front-office repair-shop functionality such as estimating, digital inspections, POS, payments, parts, and invoicing in one suite.
Ask every vendor…
What is included at your user count, which integrations are native, how data migration works, and what your real first-year cost will be.
Sources: Helios features, Helios pricing, AutoLeap product and pricing, Tekmetric pricing, and Tekmetric FAQ. Competitor names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
See the workflow before you decide
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