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Protractor

Protractor is cloud shop software for auto repair shops and tire stores. It includes accounting, inspections, work orders, parts and reports.

Checked September 2026. Facts come from each vendor's own website.

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Our team also builds shop software. It is not included in these comparisons.

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Protractor homepage, captured September 2026

What Is Protractor?

Protractor is cloud shop software for auto repair shops and tire stores. It includes accounting, inspections, work orders, parts and reports.

Made by Protractor Software (part of Vehlo). Visit the Protractor website.

Who It Fits

Built for aftermarket auto repair shops and tire stores. It serves both single shops and multi-shop groups in the US and Canada.

Key Features

  • Digital vehicle inspections.
  • Work orders, estimates and invoices.
  • Built in accounting with ledger, payables and receivables.
  • Parts and inventory with labor and parts matrices.
  • Text to pay, signatures and customer financing.
  • Customer texting, email and 24/7 online booking.
  • Dashboards and reports.
  • Parts return and warranty tracking.

Pricing

PlanPrice shownHighlights
Core$399 a month, or $359 a month billed yearlyShop management with built in accounting, inventory and basic inspections
Performance$599 a month, or $539 a month billed yearlyAdds advanced inspections from AutoServe1
Prestige$1,099 a month, or $989 a month billed yearlyAdds a website, SEO, Google Ads setup and call tracking
Elite$1,299 a month, or $1,169 a month billed yearlyShop management, advanced inspections and the full marketing suite

US prices shown on the vendor pricing page. Canadian prices are also listed, and a CRM and online scheduler add on is $249 a month.

Integrations

Protractor names these integrations on its own site.

  • 360 Payments
  • Epicor
  • AutoServe1
  • Autoshop Solutions
  • PartsTech
  • CARFAX
  • Back Office
  • ProDemand
  • Steer CRM

Support

Support channels listed: Phone, chat, email, help center, training.

Support is by phone, live chat with people and remote sessions, plus video training and service advisor classes.

Watch Out

The entry price is higher than many rivals, and advanced inspections and marketing need a higher package. Payment processing has transaction fees.

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Common Questions

How much does Protractor cost?

Protractor shows prices on its site. From $359 per month, billed yearly. See the plan table above and check the vendor's pricing page for add ons.

Who is Protractor for?

Built for aftermarket auto repair shops and tire stores. It serves both single shops and multi-shop groups in the US and Canada.

Does Protractor have a free plan?

No. Protractor did not list a free plan when we checked.

What does Protractor connect with?

Protractor names 9 integrations on its site, including 360 Payments, Epicor, AutoServe1, Autoshop Solutions.

Checked September 2026. We have no user reviews, so this page has no ratings. Protractor is a trademark of its owner. T3CHS is not connected to Protractor Software (part of Vehlo).