Checked Sep 26, 2026
How much does RO Writer cost?
Published plans run $199–$299 per month. Auto shop management software for independent and multi-location repair shops; parts-heavy workflow with Smart eCat.
Prices are as published by RO Writer on Sep 26, 2026. Check the linked source before buying.
Published rates
Plans and add-ons
Plans
| Plan | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| RO Writer Essentials'Per month for the first year'; post-first-year price not stated | $199/mo | Check vendor |
| RO Writer'Per month for the first year'; multi-location, integrated payments | $299/mo | Check vendor |
Add-ons
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| DVI Suiteunpriced | Not published |
| Connect (marketing automation, AI 24/7 scheduling, reviews)unpriced | Not published |
| Smart eCatunpriced | Not published |
| Accounting Link (The Back Office)unpriced | Not published |
Pricing source: info.rowriter.com ↗, checked Sep 26, 2026.
Beyond the plan price
Terms worth checking
- Setup
- Not published · not stated
- Contract & cancellation
- unknown · Renewal: unknown · unknown
- Payments
- not published · integrated payments only in the RO Writer tier
- Data export
- unknown
Source notes
What the headline misses
Each point is tied to a dated statement on RO Writer's site. Open the source to read the full context.
- Both published prices are first-year prices; the price from year two is not stated.
“Starting at $199/month for the first year”
info.rowriter.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - DVI, Connect (marketing and online scheduling), Smart eCat and Accounting Link are add-ons with no published price.
“Add-ons for RO Writer”
info.rowriter.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Integrated payments are only listed in the $299 RO Writer tier, not in Essentials.
“Everything in Essentials , plus: Integrated payments”
info.rowriter.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗
Who it sells to
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