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TechMan alternative
TechMan is an established system with deep technical data and supplier integrations, and for a busy multi-bay workshop that is worth real money. But its tiers put ordinary things a long way up the price list — online booking is only in the top plan — and the rolling-contract prices carry a four-figure fee before you start.
Book a demoWhat sits behind a paywall there, and what is free here
The comparison that matters is not the headline price — it is which tier you have to reach before you can take a booking online.
| Feature | TechMan | GarageByte |
|---|---|---|
| Online booking, 24/7 | Pro — £415/mo | Free |
| Customer portal | Advanced — £315/mo | Free |
| Digital check sheets | Advanced — £315/mo | Free |
| Photos on inspections | Advanced — £315/mo | Free |
| Your own garage website | Not offered | Free |
TechMan prices taken from their own published pricing page on 8 August 2026. Prices and packages change — please check with them before you decide. We make no claim about their VAT treatment. GarageByte adds no VAT.
What TechMan charges
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | £99/mo | Partner plan. Flexi £99/mo plus £199 up front |
| Lite | £189/mo | Partner plan. Flexi £239/mo plus £500 up front |
| Advanced | £315/mo | Partner plan. Flexi £399/mo plus £1,300 up front |
| Pro | £415/mo | Partner plan. Flexi £529/mo plus £1,300 up front |
Where TechMan is ahead of us
We would rather you heard this from us than found it out after switching. These are real gaps in GarageByte today.
- HaynesPro E3 technical data and unlimited Autodata access
- Supplier integrations — Euro Car Parts, GSF, NAPA and Dingbro
- Parts stock control
- Staff holiday and courtesy-car calendars
- A car sales module and telephone-system integration
What GarageByte costs
The booking and management system is free, and so is your garage website. You pay only for the messages and lookups you actually use.
Core system & website
- Online booking, 24/7
- Workshop diary & capacity control
- Vehicle health checks with photos
- Customer & vehicle history
- Invoicing (Xero optional)
- A complete website, hosted, with SEO
- No setup fee, no contract, no VAT
What you pay for
- Reg lookups, 25p each
- Your own domain name, £25 a year (optional)
- Pay as you go — no monthly minimum
- Nothing expires, and bookings are never blocked
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