10mil vs traditional garage software.
Traditional garage management software is good at what it was built for: fixed workshops with several bays and office staff. If that's you, it may suit you well. 10mil was built for a different job: running the whole business from a phone, often from the back of a van.
| Feature | 10mil | Traditional garage software |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Mobile mechanics and small independents | Fixed workshops with bays and office staff |
| Main device | Phone first, also tablet and computer | Desktop first |
| Core business system | Free | Typically a monthly fee per user or site |
| Contract | None, cancel any time | Often annual |
| AI diagnostics and labour times | Included in Master (£49.99/month) | Usually not available |
| Customer portal | Included | Varies |
| MOT reminder emails | Included | Varies |
| Card payments | Pay Now links, 3.99% per transaction | Varies, often a separate terminal |
Built for
10mil: Mobile mechanics and small independents
Traditional: Fixed workshops with bays and office staff
Main device
10mil: Phone first, also tablet and computer
Traditional: Desktop first
Core business system
10mil: Free
Traditional: Typically a monthly fee per user or site
Contract
10mil: None, cancel any time
Traditional: Often annual
AI diagnostics and labour times
10mil: Included in Master (£49.99/month)
Traditional: Usually not available
Customer portal
10mil: Included
Traditional: Varies
MOT reminder emails
10mil: Included
Traditional: Varies
Card payments
10mil: Pay Now links, 3.99% per transaction
Traditional: Varies, often a separate terminal
Where traditional software may suit you better
- Large multi-bay workshops with full-time reception staff.
- Garages that need a specific dealer or parts-ordering integration 10mil doesn't have yet.