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Web-Est is a web-based collision estimating software designed exclusively for independent auto body shops. It provides OEM data from Mitchell International, unlimited imaging, point-and-click estimating, and integrated payment and accounting tools.
With no contracts, low monthly pricing, and access from any device, Web-Est offers a cost-effective alternative to insurer-focused estimating platforms.
| Plan | Price | Featured |
|---|---|---|
| Web-Est Standard | $124/mo (Billed Monthly) | Mitchell OEM & aftermarket database, Unlimited imaging & estimates, QuickBooks & payment processing integration |
Price details: https://www.web-est.com/pricing.html
Competitor |
Pros |
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| CCC ONE | Compared to CCC ONE, Web-Est is significantly more affordable and has no long-term contracts, making it more accessible for independent shops. It is easier to learn, less insurance-driven, and offers similar estimating accuracy using Mitchell data without enterprise-level complexity or pricing. |
| Mitchell Cloud Estimating | Web-Est uses the same Mitchell OEM data but at a much lower monthly cost. Independent shops benefit from simpler workflows, faster setup, and fewer insurer-centric requirements, while still maintaining accurate labor times, paint calculations, and parts pricing. |
| Audatex | Web-Est is easier to configure and better aligned with independent shop needs than Audatex. It avoids insurer-biased processes, offers transparent pricing, and provides unlimited imaging and estimating without restrictive enterprise agreements. |
| Shopmonkey | While Shopmonkey focuses on shop management, Web-Est excels in deep collision estimating. It provides OEM-backed collision data and logic-based estimating that Shopmonkey lacks, making Web-Est stronger for repair accuracy and insurer negotiations. |
| AutoFluent | Web-Est is more affordable and faster to deploy than AutoFluent, with no software downloads required. Its web-based design and estimating-first approach make it better suited for small to mid-sized collision repair shops. |
Competitor |
Cons |
|---|---|
| CCC ONE | Compared to CCC ONE, Web-Est lacks some insurer-direct integrations and DRP-centric workflows. Large MSOs or insurer-heavy shops may find CCC ONE better aligned with insurance carrier requirements and advanced claims automation. |
| Mitchell Cloud Estimating | Mitchell Cloud offers deeper native integrations within the broader Mitchell ecosystem. Web-Est, while using Mitchell data, may not match the same level of enterprise analytics or insurer-preferred reporting. |
| Audatex | Audatex provides stronger insurer alignment and standardized estimating formats. Shops heavily dependent on specific insurance carriers may experience more adjuster pushback when using Web-Est estimates. |
| Shopmonkey | Shopmonkey offers broader shop management features such as CRM automation and technician workflows. Web-Est’s shop management tools are more basic and primarily focused on estimating rather than end-to-end operations. |
| AutoFluent | AutoFluent provides deeper inventory and accounting controls. Web-Est prioritizes estimating accuracy and affordability, which may feel limiting for shops seeking highly customized enterprise management features. |
