Hub vs Tekmetric
Why auto shops are switching from Tekmetric to the Hub
4 reasons that matter
What the Hub delivers that Tekmetric hasn't published yet
These features are in Starter at $397/mo, no add-ons. Verified against Tekmetric's public pricing page on 2026-06-05.
Deco 1.0 inside every repair order
Reimagine's proprietary AI runs multimodal diagnostics (photo + text + voice) in under 3 seconds, reads VIN and plate by photo (NHTSA + FIPE recall lookup), writes the service report, and generates a live tech tutorial during the repair. Not an add-on.
ACH payment on the repair order, no middleman
The Hub generates the payment request directly from your bank account. Customer pays at pickup, Hub confirms in seconds, closes the RO, and sends the receipt via text. No per-transaction fee.
Digital warranty + parts seal
Warranty tracked by days and mileage automatically. Critical parts (engine, transmission, turbo) sealed with photo + GPS + hash. In any future dispute, you have cold-chain evidence. Wins insurance and customer claims.
100% mobile, tech works from the bay
Tech updates the RO from the bay on their phone. Service advisor sees the shop status in real time at the counter. Customer tracks on the portal. Hub opens as a native-feeling app from the browser, no app store install.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Hub vs Tekmetric what each delivers in 2026
Tie when both deliver. Hub wins when Tekmetric hasn't published it yet. Verified 2026-06-05.
Source: public feature pages of the Hub by Reimagine and public information from tekmetric.com. Some features may exist in enterprise plans not publicly listed by Tekmetric.
Who leads the migration
Andre Alves, founder of Reimagine
Andre personally leads the first week of every new shop. No third party, no separate consulting package, no call center. You talk directly to the person who built the Hub and makes product decisions.
Testimonials from switchers
Reserved space first shops to switch from Tekmetric
We don't fabricate testimonials. The next 3 onboarding spots with Andre leading will produce the first 3 cases published here (real name, photo, 30-second video).
What each costs
$397/mo, everything included, estimated savings of $2,400+ per year
Estimated annual savings
Reference: Tekmetric plan at comparable functionality to Hub Auto Shop Starter. Pricing may vary by shop size and term. Check tekmetric.com/pricing for current rates.
Hub by Reimagine
Starter
- Deco AI included (diagnostics, OCR, report)
- ACH payment on the RO, no transaction fee
- 3-way digital contract included
- Digital warranty + parts seal
- 7-day onboarding with Andre
- Data migration included
- Text + email support
- No cancellation fee
Tekmetric
Equivalent plan
To match Hub Starter (RO Kanban + ACH + digital contracts + digital warranty), you move up in Tekmetric. Even then, Deco AI diagnostics, VIN OCR, and 3-way digital contracts aren't available.
Result: you pay more for less. Compare directly on their pricing page.
Migration included in Starter
7 days, no downtime, Andre leads it personally
Day 1
Kickoff
1-hour call with Andre
Days 2-3
Migration
Tekmetric data verified in the Hub
Day 4
Integrations
ACH, text number, suppliers, carriers
Day 5
Training
Team training session (2h)
Day 6
Parallel
Hub in daily use, Tekmetric in read-only
Day 7
Cutover
Cancel Tekmetric, run on Hub
+30 days
Follow-up
Andre adjusts whatever comes up
Always
Support
Text + email during business hours
Before you decide
The 5 questions auto shops ask before switching
Will I lose my RO history and customer data when I switch?+
No. Andre leads the migration personally: every customer, vehicle, repair order, and warranty from Tekmetric is imported into the Hub via spreadsheet. Before the final cutover you review a sample to confirm everything matched. Nothing is lost.
What happens to warranties that are active in Tekmetric today?+
Active warranties are imported with the original terms (days + mileage). In the Hub, the customer gets an automatic reminder 30 days before expiration. Photos, invoices, and the audit trail migrate together. No warranty disappears in the process.
What if I don't like the Hub after switching?+
Hub Starter is month-to-month, no cancellation fee. Leave whenever you want, export everything as CSV. No lock-in.
How long does the migration take?+
7 days with Andre leading it personally (prep, data transfer, integrations, team training, parallel operation, cutover). Already included in Starter. Your shop doesn't stop for a single day.
What does it cost?+
Hub Starter $397/mo, everything included: Deco AI, ACH payments, digital contracts, VIN OCR, digital warranty, founder-led onboarding, text support. No add-ons, no fine print.
Zero risk
3 guarantees, you lose nothing by testing
No cancellation fee
Hub Starter is month-to-month. Leave anytime, take all your data as CSV. No lock-in, no fine print.
Migration included, zero downtime
Andre leads all 7 days personally. Parallel operation during the switch. Your shop doesn't stop for a single day.
No hidden add-ons
Deco AI, ACH payments, digital contracts, warranty tracking, text support: all in Starter at $397. No upsell to unlock a feature.
Next step
30-minute conversation with Andre, founder of Reimagine
No generic pitch. You show a real problem from your shop and he shows how the Hub solves it using your operation as the example. If it doesn't make sense, he says so on the call.