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Mitchell Appraisal & Collision Estimating Software is a cloud-based solution designed for collision repairers, insurers, and independent appraisers. Backed by nearly 80 years of industry expertise, it streamlines estimate creation for passenger, commercial, and specialty vehicles.
The platform combines VIN decoding, parts diagrams, ADAS identification, and integrated OEM repair procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across the collision repair workflow.
| Plan | Price | Featured |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Cloud Estimating | Custom Quote (Contact Sales) | Passenger & specialty vehicle estimating, VIN decoding, parts diagrams |
| Mitchell Cloud Estimating TruckMax | Custom Quote (Contact Sales) | Light-, medium-, and heavy-duty truck estimating, labor hours, aftermarket parts |
| Mitchell Intelligent Estimating | Custom Quote (Add-on) | AI-powered estimates from images, automated initial appraisals |
| Estimate Advisor | Custom Quote (Add-on) | Custom estimate profiles, rule enforcement, insurer compliance |
Price details: https://www.mitchell.com/solutions/collision-repairers/estimating
Competitor |
Pros |
|---|---|
| CCC ONE | Compared to CCC ONE, Mitchell offers deeper integration with OEM repair procedures and ADAS identification tools. Users often find Mitchell’s estimating workflow more flexible for specialty and commercial vehicles, while maintaining strong industry-standard data accuracy and compliance for insurers and repair facilities. |
| Audatex | Mitchell stands out against Audatex with its detailed parts diagrams, VIN decoding, and broader vehicle coverage. Repairers benefit from faster estimate creation and easier access to integrated repair procedures, which can reduce supplements and improve overall estimate precision. |
| ALLDATA Collision | While ALLDATA excels in repair information, Mitchell provides a more complete estimating ecosystem. It combines estimating, AI-powered image analysis, and insurer rule compliance in a single platform, reducing the need to switch between multiple tools during the appraisal process. |
| ProDemand | Compared to ProDemand, Mitchell focuses more heavily on end-to-end collision estimating and appraisal workflows. Its strength lies in insurer alignment, estimating automation, and collision-specific data, making it better suited for high-volume body shops and appraisers. |
| Shopmonkey | Unlike Shopmonkey, which is primarily a shop management system, Mitchell delivers specialized collision estimating depth. Advanced estimating logic, OEM procedure integration, and ADAS awareness make it a stronger choice for complex collision repairs rather than general repair operations. |
Competitor |
Cons |
|---|---|
| CCC ONE | Compared to CCC ONE, Mitchell can feel less standardized for shops heavily embedded in insurer-preferred CCC workflows. Some users report a steeper learning curve when transitioning teams, particularly for estimators accustomed to CCC’s interface conventions. |
| Audatex | Audatex users may find Mitchell’s pricing less transparent due to custom quotes. Smaller shops that prefer simple, clearly published pricing structures may see this as a drawback when evaluating overall cost predictability. |
| ALLDATA Collision | Against ALLDATA Collision, Mitchell may require additional add-ons to access the full range of repair intelligence and AI estimating. This can increase complexity and cost for shops seeking an all-in-one solution without modular pricing. |
| ProDemand | For general mechanical repair shops, Mitchell can be overly collision-focused compared to ProDemand. Businesses that do minimal collision work may not fully utilize its advanced appraisal and insurer-oriented features. |
| Shopmonkey | Compared with Shopmonkey’s modern, intuitive UI, Mitchell’s interface can feel more technical. New users without prior estimating software experience may require additional training to reach full productivity. |
