COMPARE · PITLANEHQ vs MECHANICDESKSYDNEY · --:--:--
PitlaneHQ vs MechanicDesk.
MechanicDesk is the biggest AU workshop platform. We treat the comparison honestly — they have a 15-year head start; we're sharper on editorial UX, modular pricing, and AU/NZ-native GST. Free data import either way.
| Capability | PitlaneHQ | MechanicDesk |
|---|---|---|
Jobs, invoices, quotes | ||
Diary & bookings | ||
Customers & vehicles | ||
Stock management | ||
Service reminders (SMS) | ||
Two-way SMS conversations MechanicDesk: outbound + reply-to-inbox | ||
Xero sync | ||
Customer portal (quotes, invoices, payment) | ||
GST-inclusive customer surfaces AU GST behaviour varies by surface | ||
Modular pricing (turn modules on/off monthly) MechanicDesk uses tiered plans | ||
Multi-site (per-site stock, group reports) | ||
AI features (smart replies, doc wording) | ||
Public API PitlaneHQ public API in beta | ||
Free data import on switch | ||
AU-based support team | ||
| Starting price | $99/mo inc GST (Base) + add-ons | Tiered plans from ~$110/mo |