Comparison
GarageOS vs Google Calendar for a workshop diary
Google Calendar is free and every mechanic already has it. It's a fine bridge from paper.
Where it breaks: capacity, customer history and moving from booking to invoice.
| Area | Alternative | GarageOS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Monthly subscription — pays back with 3–4 saved slots |
| Real bay capacity | You fake it with colours | Real bays, real capacity |
| Reg lookup | Not possible | One-tap DVLA lookup |
| Booking to invoice | Two separate tools | One job reference throughout |
You can absolutely keep pushing GarageOS bookings back to Google Calendar so the day still shows on your phone. That's a nice-to-have, not the diary itself.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I keep Google Calendar for meetings?
- Yes — GarageOS covers bookings; Google keeps your meetings.