Workshop software comparisons
See how Hoist compares to other workshop software, feature by feature and price by price.
Hoist vs Mechanic Desk
Two popular options for NZ workshops
21 features compared
One plan, every feature on, 3 users included. No tier to upgrade to
Two-way texting, connected mailbox and deferred work all included
Live chat and phone support from New Zealand, in your time zone
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Hoist vs SAM / Auxo
NZ's long-standing incumbent vs the independent challenger
19 features compared
Cloud-native - nothing to install, nothing to patch, works anywhere
One plan with 3 users included, and nothing switched off on the cheap tier
Two-way texting, a connected mailbox and deferred work, none of them on their list
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Hoist vs Workshop Software
Comparing local and global options
17 features compared
Built, priced and supported in New Zealand, in New Zealand dollars
Rego lookups at 5c cached against their 59c, on a NZ plate you look up all day
Two-way texting in the plan, where theirs is a $299/month add-on with a $1,250 set-up fee
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Competitor pricing and features checked against each vendor's own published material, September 2026. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know.
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