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FluxFront vs Shop Controller
Shop Controller is shop management software sold as one plan with unlimited users. FluxFront also has unlimited logins, and adds a voice agent that answers every call in the same price. Shop Controller may suit a shop that wants its parts and labour guide integrations; FluxFront suits a shop that wants the phones and texts handled.
- No setup fee
- No contract
- 30 day money back
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FluxFront and Shop Controller, line by line
Only what each company lists on its own website. Where we could not confirm a detail, it says Not listed.
| FluxFront | Shop Controller | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Regular $299, Advantage $449 a month. CAD, everything included | One plan: 99 USD for the first month, then $199 a month, locked for the first year. Price after the first year not listed |
| Add ons | None, every feature in both plans | AI phone answering is not part of the plan |
| Team logins | Unlimited | Unlimited users and technicians |
| AI phone agent | Included, unlimited calls | Not included in the plan |
| Two way texting | ✓ | Email and texting listed |
| Online booking | ✓ | Scheduling and appointments listed |
| Digital inspections | ✓ | ✓ |
| Text to pay | ✓ | Stripe payments and card terminals listed |
| QuickBooks | QuickBooks Online | QuickBooks Online and Desktop |
| Mobile app | iOS and Android | Mobile technician tools listed |
| Setup fee | None | Data conversion fee waived on the current offer |
| Contract and trial | Month to month, 30 day money back | Month to month, 30 day money back |
| Canadian company | Yes, Ontario | US based |
Competitor details as listed on shopcontroller.com in October 2026. FluxFront prices are in CAD; taxes extra.
Why shops switch
Why shops move from Shop Controller to FluxFront
- 01An agent on every callThe FluxFront voice agent answers, books and transfers, included in both plans. It is not part of the Shop Controller plan.
- 02Canadian pricingFluxFront is billed in Canadian dollars from Ontario.
- 03Price you can plan onFluxFront lists the same monthly price with no first year offer to roll off.
Fair is fair
Where Shop Controller is strong
Shop Controller lists integrations with parts suppliers and labour guides, including PartsTech, WORLDPAC, Epicor, OEC RepairLink, MOTOR and ProDemand.
Its one plan includes unlimited users, card terminals, onboarding and training, with a 30 day money back guarantee.
shopcontroller.com, October 2026
FAQ
Questions shops ask
Does Shop Controller include an AI phone agent?
Not in its plan. FluxFront includes a voice agent with unlimited calls in both plans.
How do the prices compare?
Shop Controller lists one plan at 99 USD for the first month, then $199 a month locked for the first year. FluxFront is $299 or $449 a month in CAD with the voice agent and every feature included.
Does FluxFront work with QuickBooks?
Yes. FluxFront sends customers, invoices and payments to QuickBooks Online.
Can you move my data from Shop Controller?
Yes. If Shop Controller can export your data, we import your customers, vehicles and service history during setup, at no extra cost. How switching works.
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