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A PRACTICAL SWITCHING GUIDE

Considering a Fixably alternative?

An independent repair counter and an authorized service operation can share basic ticketing needs while depending on very different systems. Start by identifying which manufacturer connections, reporting and logistics are required for your work.

14-day Growth trial · No card required · Reviewed

Start with the scope of each product.

Fixably publishes repair automation, inventory, customer communications, reporting, and Apple GSX and Samsung iGSPN integrations. Read Fixably’s official page.

RepairHQ’s repair-counter workflow connects intake, estimates, parts and checkout. Manufacturer authorization, OEM systems and specialist depot logistics need a separate evaluation. RepairHQ is not presented here as a replacement for Fixably’s manufacturer integrations.

Published by RepairHQ. Fixably is a separate business; this is not an independent review or a claim of affiliation. Competitor offerings can change after the review date.

Three things to prove in your trial

Use sample data and your own test contacts. These are evaluation exercises, not measured customer outcomes.

CHECK 1

Separate retail repairs from authorized service

List a sample out-of-warranty repair beside an authorized warranty job. Identify every external system required to quote, order, document and close each job.

What to check: An OEM connection you cannot demonstrate is an unresolved requirement, even if the ordinary repair ticket works well.

CHECK 2

Follow the device and its accessories

Record a sample serial number, condition photos, received accessories, estimate and technician notes. Ask another employee to prepare the handoff.

What to check: The record should explain which item belongs to the customer, what work was authorized and what is being returned.

CHECK 3

Define the report you actually need

Write down the fields needed for a daily store review and a manufacturer service report. Compare each against demonstrated reports and exports.

What to check: General sales reports do not establish compliance with a manufacturer’s reporting or warranty requirements.

Know the RepairHQ subscription scope.

Starter

US$49/month per business

1 location · 5 active staff

Growth

US$99/month per business

3 locations · 15 active staff

Scale

US$199/month per business

10 locations · 50 active staff

Every new trial starts with 14 days of Growth. Payment processing, hardware, provider services and enabled add-ons can have separate charges. Confirm current terms and your required features before subscribing.

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Plan the migration before the switch.

  1. Preserve the repair history and identify attachments, serial numbers and external manufacturer references.
  2. Keep authorized-service and warranty obligations tied to their original records until an appropriate replacement is verified.
  3. Review a representative sample with your team. Confirm supported exports, imports and archive access before moving active repairs.

Does RepairHQ include the same OEM integrations as Fixably?

This guide makes no claim of Apple GSX or Samsung iGSPN support in RepairHQ. If those connections are essential, confirm them before considering a switch. Independent repair-counter needs should be evaluated separately.

Country, currency and payments need a separate fit check.

The current workspace is in English with USD shop accounting. Eligible local-currency subscription payments do not change the currency of your shop’s invoices or reports. Payment processors, terminals and messaging have their own availability and setup requirements.

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Make your decision with evidence.

Use the software evaluation scorecard and build a full-cost budget for your actual stores and staff.

Follow the workflow in RepairHQ.

Intake and repair tickets · Parts and purchasing · Checkout and payments · Locations and reporting

Read the setup guide or explore the illustrative demo, then test the parts that matter most to your shop.

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