Shlomi Lavi /
Jan 26, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - YES or R.O. Writer?
R.O. Writer is more expensive to implement (TCO) than YES, and YES is rated higher (81/100) than R.O. Writer (80/100). YES offers users more features (14) than R.O. Writer (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is YES!
Looking for the right Auto Dealer and Repair solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
Pace Software Vs. Progressive Automotive Systems, Inc.
Pace Software: Since 1988, Pace Software has been designing shop management software for Auto Repair and Fleet Maintenance facilities. We prize feedback from our customers, who are at the cutting edge of Shop Management. It is from this relationship that we make sure an investment in our software is one that grows with the industry and your business.
Progressive Automotive Systems, Inc.: Since 1989, R.O. Writer has provided smart software solutions for automotive
specialists, developed by industry pros. Our intuitive, user-friendly tools manage
everything from part orders to shop accounting to inventory.
Who is more expensive? YES or R.O. Writer?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Auto Dealer and Repair software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for YES and R.O. Writer.
YES price starts at $999 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 YES Management System is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Auto Dealer and Repair software. R.O. Writer accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 YES Management System is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Auto Dealer and Repair software.
Bottom line: YES cost is around the same cost of R.O. Writer.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared YES Vs. R.O. Writer based on some of the most important and required Auto Dealer and Repair features.
YES: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Accounting Management, Bar Code Scanning, Buy X, Get Y Pricing, Consignment, Credit Card Processing, Customer History, Customer Management, Discounts.
R.O. Writer: We are still working to collect the list of features for R.O. Writer.
Target customer size
Customers of the software include small single-location shops as well as large multi-location ventures. The usual customers of R.