RepairWorkshop is built for managing repair center billing and logs. But if you want a clean storefront workflow with physical shelf location tracking and automated ready texts without complex menus, Shelvdon is built for you.
Storefront counters that want a direct, zero-learning-curve dashboard to track ticket status, physical shelf coordinates, and automated carrier-compliant SMS texts.
Heavy repair centers that require invoicing, part supplier catalogs, deep invoice forms, and vendor purchase cycles.
How Shelvdon stack values compare to RepairWorkshop setups.
| Feature Capability | Shelvdon | RepairWorkshop |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket Status Tracking | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| SMS Notifications | ✓ YES | ✓ YES |
| Shelf Coordinate Mapping | ✓ YES | No (Custom Fields Only) |
| Parts Purchasing & Catalog | ✗ NO | ✓ YES |
| Secure Pickup PIN | ✓ YES | ✗ NO |
| Free Inbound Messages | ✓ YES | ✗ NO |
| Setup Time | < 5 minutes | Hours of Catalog Setup |
| Monthly Price | Starts at C$29/mo | $50 CAD/mo (~$36 USD) |
RepairWorkshop offers a single flat plan at $50 CAD/month (~$36 USD) supporting up to 25 users. While simple, it requires you to configure and connect external SMS gateways to send notifications. Shelvdon starts at C$29/mo (Basic) with all transactional SMS logic pre-configured, making it a more focused and cost-effective entry point for smaller storefronts.
RepairWorkshop is structured around parts supplier lists and invoices. Shelvdon focuses on your actual counter - assign physical shelf and bin coordinates during intake so staff can find items instantly during customer pickup.
Configuring parts catalogs, sales profiles, and permissions in RepairWorkshop can take hours. Shelvdon is ready instantly - just enter your storefront shelf coordinates and invite your crew.
RepairWorkshop is a solid desktop repair tool designed to manage repair center invoicing, parts catalogs, and customer billing records.
However, many storefront counters find that navigating through RepairWorkshop’s detailed tabs and database invoice lists slows down counter operations. Clerks don’t need parts order catalogs or complex invoicing tables to check in a phone, clock, or bicycle. They need a simple counter form, a physical shelf coordinates finder, and automated notifications.
Shelvdon replaces legacy databases with an intuitive repair ticket tracking portal. It manages counter check-in, maps the physical shelf coordinate location, and automatically dispatches a compliant ready text containing a secure pickup PIN - keeping your shop layout clean, fast, and secure.
Find answers to common questions about Shelvdon and how it simplifies your shop workflow.
Yes, for shops that primarily need to log counter intake, track physical bin/shelf locations, and automatically send ready notifications. If you require inventory purchase ordering or payroll processing, RepairWorkshop is a better fit.
Yes. Shelvdon is a mobile-responsive web app that runs beautifully on any tablet, desktop, or mobile device on your repair bench.
No. Shelvdon sends standard SMS text alerts directly to their mobile devices. They can reply to confirm or opt out with standard carrier keywords.
Create tickets, track repairs, and automatically notify customers - without replacing your current POS or learning complicated software.
*Note: Automated transactional notifications are currently optimized and supported for US & Canada (+1) locations.