Both are built for heavy-duty truck repair. They’re designed for very different shop sizes and budgets. Here’s the honest breakdown.
Based on publicly available information as of 2026. Fullbay pricing varies by plan and location count.
| Wrenchpod | Fullbay | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $79/user/month | $200+/user/month |
| Flat plan (unlimited users) | $249/month flat | Not available |
| Location fees | ✓ None | ✗ Per-location charges apply |
| Setup fees | ✓ None | ✗ Onboarding fees common |
| Free trial | ✓ 30 days | Demo only |
| Annual contract required | ✓ No — month-to-month | ✗ Annual contracts typical |
| Work orders & invoicing | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Parts & inventory tracking | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| DOT inspection certificates | ✓ 49 CFR Part 396 | ✓ Included |
| Time tracking by labor line | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Estimate approvals | ✓ Email, no customer login | ✓ Included |
| Purchase orders | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| AI assistant (live shop data) | ✓ Built in — answers, acts & teaches | ✗ Not available |
| Built-in staff chat | ✓ All-staff + private DMs | ✗ Not available |
| Best suited for | Independent shops, 1–10 bays | Enterprise fleets, multi-location dealers |
Neither platform is universally better. They’re built for different buyers.
Per-Seat at $79/user/month or Shop Plan at $249/month flat for unlimited users. Both include every feature. Both beat what enterprise platforms charge.
See how Wrenchpod stacks up against other platforms in the heavy-duty truck repair space.
For most independent shops, yes. Wrenchpod covers the core workflow: work orders, parts, invoicing, time tracking, DOT inspections, estimates, and vendor management. Where Fullbay goes deeper is enterprise fleet management and multi-location dealer operations.
Yes. Wrenchpod supports customer and vehicle CSV import. You can import your existing customer and vehicle database. We recommend running your 30-day free trial in parallel before migrating fully.
Yes. Wrenchpod generates 49 CFR Part 396-compliant annual inspection certificates covering all 13 inspection categories. Certificates are emailed to customers directly. Automated reminders notify you before the next inspection due date.
Two features Fullbay doesn’t offer: a built-in AI assistant that answers questions from your live shop data and takes actions on command, and built-in staff chat with all-staff and private DM channels. Both are included in the base $79/user/month or $249/month flat.
No. Wrenchpod is month-to-month. Cancel any time. No cancellation fees. Fullbay typically requires annual contracts for its full feature set.
Most shops create their first work order within an hour of signing up. No training required. The AI assistant walks you through any feature step by step if you get stuck.
30-day free trial. No sales call required. Most shops are up and running within an hour.
30-day free trial · Cancel before day 31, pay nothing · From $79/user/month after