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Stokpax vs Workshop Software

An honest Stokpax vs Workshop Software comparison: Workshop Software is repair-shop job-card and invoicing software from $59.99/month, with inventory as a supporting module, not a parts-store tool.

Workshop Software is a well-built platform for auto repair shops — job cards, online bookings, digital vehicle inspections, automated service reminders, and a full-featured mobile app technicians can use to create and send invoices from a phone. Inventory management and parts tracking are built in, but they exist to support a job card, not a standalone parts-counter or wholesale sale — and its accounting integrations (Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB) suggest deeper bookkeeping still happens outside the app. Stokpax is the other shape — inventory, invoicing, customer/supplier accounts and cash for a business that sells stock, with no job-card/repair-shop workflow to work around. Here is a straight comparison, including where Workshop Software is the better fit.

StokpaxWorkshop Software
Inventory trackingStokpaxYes, on every plan — barcode stocktakes, warehouse transfers, per-supplier costsWorkshop SoftwareYes — parts inventory tied to job cards, not a standalone counter-sale flow
Sales invoicing for over-the-counter/wholesale parts salesStokpaxYes — invoice posts stock + balance in one actionWorkshop SoftwareBilling is built around the job card, sent by text/email once work is done
Customer accounts & receivables agingStokpaxYes, in the same appWorkshop SoftwareCustomer records tied to vehicles/job cards, not a general running balance
Repair-order / technician workflowStokpaxNo — not a repair-shop toolWorkshop SoftwareYes — a core strength (job cards, digital inspections, service reminders, mobile app)
Native accounting depthStokpaxCustomer/supplier accounts and cash built in, no separate ledger appWorkshop SoftwareLeans on Xero/QuickBooks/MYOB integrations for full bookkeeping
Starting priceStokpax$29/mo, all-in-one, inventory includedWorkshop SoftwareFrom $59.99/mo (Bronze) to $119.99/mo (Gold), billed annually
Auto repair / service moduleStokpaxYes (work orders, plate history)Workshop SoftwareYes — its main focus
Best forStokpaxA parts store or wholesaler that sells stock and needs invoicing built in, from $29/monthWorkshop SoftwareA repair shop running job cards, inspections and service reminders, already using Xero/QuickBooks/MYOB

The honest verdict

If you run a repair shop and want job cards, digital inspections and service reminders with a strong mobile app your technicians can invoice from, Workshop Software is a solid, affordable choice starting at $59.99/month. But if you are a parts store or wholesaler with no job cards to track — just stock coming in and invoices going out — a repair-shop platform built around the job card, paired with a separate accounting app for real bookkeeping, is the wrong tool for the job. Stokpax covers inventory and invoicing natively for that business, from $29/month with a 7-day free trial.

Frequently asked questions

Does Workshop Software have inventory management?

Yes — Workshop Software includes parts inventory and stock tracking, but it exists to support job cards for repair work, not a standalone parts-counter or wholesale sale. It also integrates with Xero, QuickBooks and MYOB for deeper accounting.

How much does Workshop Software cost compared to Stokpax?

Workshop Software ranges from $59.99/month (Bronze) to $119.99/month (Gold), billed annually, with a 14-day free trial. Stokpax is a single plan from $29/month covering inventory, invoicing, customer/supplier accounts and cash, with a 7-day free trial.

Is Workshop Software good for a parts store, not a repair shop?

Workshop Software is built around the job-card workflow — bookings, digital inspections, service reminders — for auto repair shops. A parts store or wholesaler that just sells stock and invoices for it is usually better served by an inventory-and-invoicing tool built for that job.

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