A VIP Shop Management alternative that runs in a browser
Prices as listed on vendor sites, checked November 2026.
VIP Shop Management and myShop both cost $65 a month, with no contract. VIP is listed for Windows 10 or 11. myShop runs in a web browser, so it works on a Windows PC or a Mac.
myShop may fit if you want a browser app, or if you want quotes written from your tech's words. VIP's feature list is below, next to myShop's.
What each one costs
| Per shop, per month | Price | Where it runs |
|---|---|---|
| VIP Local Database15 users included. No contract. | $65 | Windows 10 or 11. Data is saved on your computer.23 |
| VIP Cloud Database15 users included. No contract. | $109 | Data is saved in the cloud, with access from anywhere.12 |
| myShopUnlimited staff logins. Month to month, no contract. | $65 a month | A web browser, on a Windows PC or a Mac |
Both start at $65. VIP's $65 price is for the Local plan, which keeps your data on your computer. Its cloud plan is $109.1
After the first 50 shops, the myShop price is $129 a month. Founding shops keep $65 a month for life.
What VIP lists on its $65 plan, next to myShop
VIP's column comes from its pricing and features pages.123
| What it does | myShop | VIP Shop Management |
|---|---|---|
| Digital vehicle inspection | Photos and a short video from the digital vehicle inspection sit on every line. Inspection checklists you can edit. | Digital vehicle inspection, with checklists |
| Service reminders | myShop texts each customer when their car is due. | Automatic reminders |
| Review requests | After pickup, they get a link to your Google reviews. | Automatic Google review requests |
| Two-way texting | Two-way texts from your shop's own number. | Two-way texting |
| Card payments | Take cards at the counter and from the text. | Square Terminal payments |
| Parts ordering | Order parts from your suppliers inside the repair order. | Parts ordering3 |
| Inventory and tires | Inventory with min and max stock and reorder alerts. Tire quotes and DOT number tracking. | General and tire inventory |
| Time clock | Techs clock in per job. Export hours for payroll. | A time clock |
| Scheduling | Calendar by day, week or tech. Drag to reschedule. Online scheduling on your website. | Scheduling with online booking |
| VIN and plate lookup | Find a car's VIN from its license plate. Scan a VIN with your phone camera. | VIN decode and license plate lookup |
| Fleet accounts | Fleet and business accounts with their own rates, statements and payment terms. | Fleet accounts2 |
| Self check-in | Customers check themselves in from a link or a tablet at the counter. | A self check-in app2 |
Where myShop is different
Tell myShop what the tech found, out loud or typed. myShop writes the quote. Your rates set every price, and you check every line before it goes out. Voice notes need Chrome or Edge.
| What it does | myShop | VIP Shop Management |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on | A web browser, on a Windows PC or a Mac | Windows 10 or 11. No Mac on its list.23 |
| Quote from the tech's notes | Yes, typed or spoken | Yes, builds an estimate with AI from a typed request. Its pricing pages do not mention voice.1 |
| Follow-up on quotes that are not booked | Every quote that is not booked yet gets a friendly text at 30, 60 and 90 days, with a link to pick a time. | Its pages list automatic reminders and review requests.12 |
| Labor times | Typical labor hours you can edit | A labor guide built from shared shop data2 |
| Contract | Month to month | No contract, cancel anytime1 |
Checked November 2026. VIP can add features at any time, so check its site.
Before you switch
- Make a list of what your team uses every day in VIP. Check each item against the myShop features on our home page.
- Check what computers your shop has. A browser app does not care which one.
- Check your books. Invoices and payments sync to QuickBooks Online.
- Our labor hours begin as typical times for common jobs, then shift toward what your shop bills.
- We do the setup for you, including your texting number. Send an export from your current software and we load it for free.
- You can stop any month.
Questions about VIP Shop Management and myShop
How much does VIP Shop Management cost?
VIP lists two plans. Local Database is $65 a month. Cloud Database is $109 a month. Both include 5 users and say no contract, cancel anytime. The Local plan keeps data on the shop's own computer. The Cloud plan adds access from anywhere. These are the prices on VIP's pricing pages, checked November 2026.
Does VIP Shop Management work on a Mac?
Not from what its pages say. They list Windows 10 or 11 and a screen of 1920 by 1080 or more, and no Mac. myShop runs in a web browser, so it works on a Windows PC or a Mac.
What does VIP list on its $65 plan?
The Local plan lists AI estimates, digital vehicle inspection, Square payments, parts ordering and inventory. The table above shows each item next to what myShop does.
Does myShop work with QuickBooks?
Yes. Invoices and payments sync to QuickBooks Online.
Can I bring my data from VIP Shop Management?
Send us an export from your current software, and we load it for free.
More comparisons
Sources
The date is when we read each page. Prices and features change, so check the vendor's site before you decide.
- VIP Shop Management plans, prices, users, contract terms and feature list: vip-shop-management.com/pricing.php. Viewed November 14, 2026.
- VIP Shop Management older domain, plans, feature list and system requirements: vipshopmanagement.com/pricing.php. Viewed November 14, 2026.
- VIP Shop Management features and platform (Windows 10 / 11): vip-shop-management.com/features.php. Viewed November 14, 2026.