Compare sertica and shopboss on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both ERP & Business Management tools, Custom / Quote-based vs Shop Boss is sold on…
At a Glance
sertica
shopboss
Primary category
ERP & Business Management
ERP & Business Management
Rating
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Pricing model
Custom / Quote-based
Shop Boss is sold on four monthly subscription tiers: Gold ($199/mo), Platinum ($349/mo), Premier ($449/mo), and Premier Plus ($649/mo), with roughly 10% savings on annual billing plus an optional CRM + Online Scheduler add-on ($249/mo).
Starting price
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$199/Mo
Free plan
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Free trial
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Platforms
Web
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Team collaboration
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AI features
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Public API
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Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
sertica
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
shopboss
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Pros & Cons
sertica
Pros
Backed by RINA, an established marine classification society with over 160 years of maritime industry expertise
Long operating track record — in continuous development and use since 1989/1991
Broad, integrated module coverage spanning maintenance, procurement, HSQE, crewing, performance, reporting, and logbook in one system
Proven at scale, with deployments across 3,000+ ships for 100+ shipping companies in 70+ countries
Offers both cloud hosting and on-premise deployment options
Cons
No public pricing — prospective customers must contact sales for a quote rather than self-serve signup
Purpose-built for the shipping/maritime industry, so it is not applicable outside fleet and vessel operations
Onboarding appears to be sales- and services-led (demos, data migration, training) rather than instant self-service setup
shopboss
Pros
Purpose-built for auto repair shops by former shop owners, with direct parts and tire ordering from national distributors built into the platform
Digital vehicle inspections (BOSS Inspect) and a real-time KPI dashboard (BOSS Board) give shops visibility into revenue, productivity, and customer satisfaction
Higher tiers bundle marketing CRM, online scheduling, and even website design/maintenance, reducing the need for separate vendors
All plans include unlimited repair orders and users plus two-way customer texting and email
Cons
Pricing starts at $199/month and rises to $649/month, which is a meaningful monthly cost for very small independent shops
Key capabilities like the online scheduler and marketing CRM are gated behind the top Premier Plus tier
Built specifically for the auto repair vertical, so it isn't a fit for other field-service industries