JobCardOS vs Generic CRM

Why a Generic CRM Isn't Built for Your Workshop

Generic CRMs are built for salespeople. JobCardOS is built for workshop owners.

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Generic CRM vs JobCardOS: side by side

Generic CRM

  • Built for sales pipelines, not job card workflows
  • Expensive and complex to set up and customise
  • No workshop-specific features (job stages, technicians)
  • Requires months of configuration to use effectively
  • Overkill for repair workshop operations

JobCardOS

  • Purpose-built for repair workshop job card management
  • Set up in minutes — no configuration required
  • Workshop-specific features: job stages, technicians, bookings
  • Mobile-first for use on the workshop floor
  • Simple pricing from R149/month

Feature comparison

FeatureGeneric CRMJobCardOS
Digital job card tracking
Technician assignment
Automatic customer notifications
Online booking page
Revenue dashboard
Mobile-first design
Search job history
South African pricing (ZAR)

Based on publicly available information. Features may vary.

Why workshop owners switch from Generic CRM

Generic CRM was never built for repair workshop management. It might handle some basic tasks, but it lacks the purpose-built features that workshop owners actually need — job card workflows, technician assignment, customer notifications and real-time revenue tracking.

JobCardOS is built specifically for repair workshops in South Africa. From bicycle shops and engineering workshops to appliance repair shops and panel beaters — every feature is designed around how your business actually works.

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Starter

R149/month
  • Up to 50 jobs/month
  • 1 user
  • Job card tracking
  • Customer notifications
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Pro

R299/month
  • Up to 150 jobs/month
  • 3 users
  • Everything in Starter
  • Online bookings
  • Custom branding
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Premium

R499/month
  • Unlimited jobs
  • 10 users
  • Everything in Pro
  • Advanced analytics
  • Priority support
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