SBM Portal vs AutoLeap
Which platform fits your auto repair shop best?
Overview
AutoLeap is a newer, US-based all-in-one shop management platform for auto repair, with a modern interface and aggressive growth in North America. SBM Portal is a Canadian-built, all-in-one platform — online booking, digital inspections, work orders, invoicing, and payments — for auto repair shops and other service businesses, priced in CAD.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | SBM Portal | AutoLeap |
|---|---|---|
| Online booking | Yes, customer self-serve 24/7 | Yes |
| Digital vehicle inspections | Built-in | Built-in |
| VIN decoder | Included | Included |
| Work orders & bay management | Yes | Yes |
| Invoicing | Built-in from work orders | Yes |
| Payment processing | Stripe + Interac | AutoLeap Payments |
| SMS reminders | Included (Growing plan) | Included |
| Multi-branch | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-industry | Auto repair + other service businesses | Auto repair only |
| Pricing | $29.99–$199.99 CAD/mo | From ~$175 USD/mo (~$240 CAD) |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | Demo-based |
Competitor pricing based on publicly listed rates at time of writing — check AutoLeap's site for current plans.
Key Differences
Price and currency
AutoLeap's plans start around $175 USD per month (~$240 CAD). SBM Portal starts at $29.99 CAD with a 14-day free trial you can start yourself in five minutes — no sales call required. The top unlimited plan ($199.99 CAD) still costs less than AutoLeap's entry tier after conversion.
Self-serve vs sales-led
AutoLeap is demo- and sales-led: you book a call, get a walkthrough, then a quote. SBM Portal is fully self-serve — sign up, add your services, set your hours, and share your booking link the same day.
Built for Canadian shops
SBM Portal is Canadian-built with CAD billing, Interac support, and provincial tax handling out of the box. AutoLeap targets the broader North American market in USD.
The Bottom Line
AutoLeap is a polished, modern option if you're comfortable with a sales-led process and USD pricing. For Canadian shops that want to be up and running today — booking, inspections, invoicing, and payments in CAD — SBM Portal gets you there faster and for less.