Smartgenix vs MOT Manager
MOT Manager is a web-based diary and reminder system for MOT and service garages, with text-message reminders included in a fixed monthly fee. Smartgenix adds a free customer app where drivers book, approve quotes and pay online, plus card payments, a 28-day free trial and published pricing.
Starting price
Smartgenix: From £158.25 a month (published)
MOT Manager: Not published; fixed monthly fee, demo on request
Contract
Smartgenix: No minimum contract; cancel any time
MOT Manager: Not stated on their website
Free trial
Smartgenix: 28 days
MOT Manager: Not stated on their website ("Test Drive" demo offered)
Online booking
Smartgenix: Yes: customer app (iOS and Android) and web portal
MOT Manager: Yes, including when the garage is closed
MOT and service reminders
Smartgenix: Automatic email reminders 14 and 7 days before
MOT Manager: Automatic text-message reminders, included in the fee
Customer approves work online
Smartgenix: Yes, with photos and video; customer can pay online
MOT Manager: Photo job approval
Customer mobile app
Smartgenix: Yes, free for drivers
MOT Manager: Not stated on their website
Card payments
Smartgenix: Stripe, plus recorded cash payments
MOT Manager: Not stated on their website
Quotes and invoices
Smartgenix: Yes
MOT Manager: Yes, branded quotes and invoices
Accounting integration
Smartgenix: Not yet available
MOT Manager: Xero and QuickBooks CSV export
Multiple locations
Smartgenix: Yes (Smartgenix Enterprise)
MOT Manager: Not stated on their website
Recovery operators
Smartgenix: Dedicated recovery product
MOT Manager: Not stated on their website
MOT Manager information is taken from MOT Manager's own website (www.motmanager.co.uk/features/, www.motmanager.co.uk/faqs/ ) on 13 October 2026 and may have changed since; please check with them for current details. MOT Manager is a trademark of its respective owner and is not affiliated with Smartgenix.