Automate was built by a multi-van valeting operator and it shows: it is strongest when you have technicians and territories. AutoBook is built for the detailer who is the whole business.
| AutoBook | Automate Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free: 3 quotes, 5 bookings, 10 clients a month | 14-day trial, then paid |
| Entry price | Solo £25 / month | Growth £49 / month |
| Extra people | Business £75, 3 seats included | £5 per technician |
| Deposits and card payments | ||
| Invoices with VAT | ||
| Customer SMS reminders | ||
| Maintenance plans billed monthly | Repeat booking | |
| Photo quotes | — | |
| WhatsApp quotes and follow-ups | — | |
| iPhone and Android apps | App Store + Google Play | App Store + Google Play |
| Per-postcode pricing zones | — | |
| Technician routing and navigation | — | |
| Accounting: expenses, profit, VAT position | — | |
| QuickBooks | Business | — |
| Languages | English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian | English |
| Currencies | GBP, EUR, NZD | GBP |
| Commission on bookings | 0% | 0% |
Rival details checked 3 September 2026 from their public pages: Automate pricing and features · Automate on Trustpilot. Spotted something out of date? Email info@autobook.pro and we will fix it.
One person on Automate is £49 a month. One person on AutoBook is £25, or £0 while you are under the free caps.
Two people on Automate is £54. Two people on AutoBook is £75 on Business, which covers three seats and also brings hands-off follow-ups and QuickBooks.
If you are a team of five or more running vans on routes, Automate is the cheaper fit and the better one. On your own, AutoBook costs half.
Pick Automate if you run several vans, price by postcode zone and want technician routing built in.
The free plan does 3 quotes, 5 booked jobs and 10 clients a month, with deposits included and no commission ever. No card, no time limit. When you outgrow it, Solo is £25 a month and Business is £75. That is the whole price list.
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