Motasoft: Quick Overview
Motasoft is a Windows-based garage management system that has been serving UK workshops for over 20 years. It covers the core functions most garages need: job sheets, invoicing, customer records, and parts ordering.
Its longevity is both its strength and its weakness — it has deep roots in the UK garage industry but hasn't fully adapted to the way modern workshops need to operate in 2026.
Type
Desktop
Market
UK Garages
Pricing
Module-based
Established
2000s
What Motasoft Does Well
Where Motasoft Falls Short in 2026
Who Motasoft Is Best For
Motasoft can still work for garages that:
- •Only need basic job sheet and invoicing functionality
- •Don't need mobile or remote access
- •Don't offer online booking to customers
- •Have staff who are already trained on the system and resistant to change
- •Don't do vehicle health checks with photos
- •Are happy managing parts ordering through separate supplier portals
However, if you want to grow your workshop, attract younger customers who expect online convenience, or compete with garages that already offer digital VHCs and instant quotes — Motasoft's limitations become a competitive disadvantage.
Modern Alternatives to Motasoft
If you've decided Motasoft isn't keeping up with your needs, here's how the main alternatives compare:
| Feature | Motasoft | Torq'd | Garage Hive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud access | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Online booking | Add-on | ✅ Included | ✅ |
| VHC with photos | ❌ | ✅ Included | ✅ |
| WhatsApp messaging | ❌ | ✅ Included | ❌ |
| GSF parts integration | ❌ | ✅ Live pricing | Partial |
| MOT bay management | Basic | ✅ Dedicated calendar | ✅ |
| Tyre management | ❌ | ✅ + GroupTyre | Partial |
| Unlimited users | ❌ Per-seat | ✅ All plans | ❌ Per-seat |
| Pricing from | ~£50-80/mo + modules | £90/mo all-inclusive | £POA |
Switching from Motasoft
Migration from Motasoft doesn't have to be disruptive. Here's what a typical switch looks like:
- 1Export your customer records and vehicle history from Motasoft
- 2Your new provider imports the data (Torq'd does this for you at no cost)
- 3Run both systems in parallel for 1-2 weeks while staff get comfortable
- 4Switch over fully once you're confident — typically within a week
- 5Cancel Motasoft once your data is verified in the new system
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready for a modern alternative?
Torq'd gives you everything Motasoft does — plus cloud access, online booking, VHCs with photos, WhatsApp messaging, and live parts integration. All from £90/month with unlimited users.