Mechanic shop booking software: 2026 comparison

If you are looking for a booking system for your mechanic shop, you have probably noticed that the best-known tools are built for generic service businesses, not specifically for garages.

That is not always bad, but it means adapting generic tools to workshop needs: slots, variable service durations, vehicle data and pre-appointment reminders.

This comparison covers the most relevant options for workshops in Spain in 2026.

What a mechanic shop needs

Before comparing tools, it helps to separate must-haves from nice-to-haves.

Must-haves

• Bookings by time slot (not only “a day”, but a concrete hour)
• Service types with different durations (oil change ≠ full inspection)
• Real-time availability (no double bookings)
• Automatic confirmation email to the customer
• Reminder before the appointment
• Block public holidays and closures
• Admin panel that works on mobile

Very useful

• Slot hold anti-double-booking
• Online deposit payments (Stripe Connect)
• Configurable email reminders
• Embeddable widget on your site
• WordPress plugin

Optional depending on the shop

• WhatsApp integration for bookings
• Multi-location management
• Occupancy analytics

SimplyBook.me

SimplyBook is probably the best-known booking tool in Spain. It has a free tier, Spanish UI and a huge range of settings.

Good for workshops

• Functional free tier (up to ~50 bookings/month in typical configs)
• Many integrations
• Hosted booking page if you have no website
• WordPress plugin

Downsides for workshops

• No licence plate or vehicle management
• Configuration can be overwhelming — users report weeks to get it right
• Advanced features consume “custom feature slots” — real price climbs fast
• Limited independent service durations on basic plans
• Spanish support is thin on cheaper plans

Typical price for a medium workshop: roughly €29–€49/month plus paid add-ons.

Verdict: workable if you have time to configure and you do not need workshop-specific features. Not ideal if you want something live in days.

Checkfront

Checkfront targets tours, activities and rentals. Powerful but heavy for a small or medium garage.

Pros

• Very configurable for complex operators
• Solid support
• Inventory / resource management

Downsides for workshops

• Nothing workshop-specific (plates, vehicles)
• Higher price: roughly €42–€169/month
• UI oriented to tourism, not mechanical services
• Steep learning curve

Verdict: overkill for most workshops; price hard to justify for the features a garage actually uses.

EasyWeek

EasyWeek has grown in Spain recently. More modern than SimplyBook and easy to use.

Pros

• Clean UI
• Resource management (bays as bookable units)
• Free tier available
• Spanish support

Downsides for workshops

• No licence plate lookup
• No vehicle history
• Online payments need manual gateway wiring
• No Stripe Connect (money does not go straight to your Stripe account)

Price: roughly €15–€50/month.

Verdict: good starter option on a tight budget if you can live without workshop-specific features.

FastCore

FastCore adapts the same booking engine to workshops (mechanic_workshop preset): bays as resources, services with their own duration and price.

What it does today for workshops

• Configurable service types with independent duration and price
• Slot hold with countdown to prevent double bookings
• Configurable email reminders (e.g. 24h and 2h before)
• Discount codes in the widget
• Closed days and holidays via Special dates (including country import)

General

• Embeddable widget with your branding
• WordPress shortcode plugin
• Stripe Connect: payouts go to your account
• Automated emails: confirmation, reminder, post-visit survey
• Holiday blocking (country import)
• Responsive admin panel

Coming soon

• WhatsApp bot connected to the same booking engine — availability and confirmation with the same anti double-booking rules as the web widget.

Pricing: from €99/month (Starter) or €179/month (Pro with Stripe Connect and advanced features). Annual billing saves roughly two months.

Verdict: strong fit if you want live calendar, Stripe payouts and fewer double bookings. It does not currently offer automatic licence plate lookup or vehicle history in the widget.

Comparison table

Which should you pick?

Very tight budget, few bookings: start with SimplyBook or EasyWeek free tiers; migrate when volume justifies a richer system.

Medium–high demand, want something ready: FastCore is the straightest path — initial setup under ~2 hours, plus guided onboarding on annual plans.

Several locations: FastCore Pro supports up to three sites with separate calendars.

Price-only decision: SimplyBook Basic around €9/month covers basics — factor in configuration time and missing workshop features.

Conclusion

For a workshop that wants to digitise appointments without weeks of setup, prioritise: direct online payment, fewer double bookings (hold + live calendar) and automatic reminders.

If that matters, FastCore compares well to generic schedulers. If budget is everything and simple bookings are enough, SimplyBook or EasyWeek can work — none of them typically ship automatic plate lookup or vehicle history in the widget.

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FAQ

Can we migrate from SimplyBook without losing bookings?

Yes. The FastCore team can help import data during onboarding — existing bookings via manual entry or CSV depending on volume.

Is there a permanent free plan?

More than three locations?

How do I close the workshop for holidays?