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Frazer vs Shop-Ware

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Affordable DMS for used-car dealers.

Cloud shop management for repair shops.

The verdict

Both Frazer and Shop-Ware are credible automotive tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose Frazer if you want a lower starting price (from $55/mo). Affordable DMS for used-car dealers.

Shop-Ware — Cloud shop management for repair shops.

Frazer vs Shop-Ware: side by side

DimensionFrazerShop-Ware
Starting priceFrom $55/moWinnerCustom
Free planNoNo
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forUsed Car Dealers, Independent DealersAuto Repair Shops
PlatformsWindowsWeb
Rating4.6/54.5/5

Frazer key facts

Vendor
Frazer Computing
Pricing
Subscription — From $55/mo
Free tier
No
Platforms
Windows
Best for
Used Car Dealers, Independent Dealers
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
1985
Headquarters
Canton, NY, USA

Shop-Ware key facts

Vendor
Shop-Ware
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web
Best for
Auto Repair Shops
Editor rating
4.5 / 5
Founded
2012
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, USA

Frequently asked questions

Is Frazer better than Shop-Ware?

Neither is universally better — Frazer edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Frazer or Shop-Ware cheaper?

Frazer is the more affordable of the two to get started, at from $55/mo. Frazer starts at from $55/mo; Shop-Ware starts at custom.

Can Frazer replace Shop-Ware?

Yes for most teams — both are automotive tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.