PitlaneHQ
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.

CapabilityPitlaneHQMechanicDesk
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-onsTiered plans from ~$110/mo

Switching from MechanicDesk?