Window tinting

Window Tinting Business Software for a Solo Operator (2026)

Short answer

For a solo window tinting business, ShowTheReceipts ($15/mo) runs the whole job — quote by vehicle or window count with film and labor line items, invoice on completion, and take payment on-site or with a card on file, with cash and card tracked in one ledger and tax-ready books.

How we picked

Entry-plan prices as published in 2026, checked against each vendor's own pricing page or a recent third-party summary. Tools were judged on the solo operator's real workflow — package quoting, on-site invoicing and payment — not on multi-tech dispatch.

Prices as published by each vendor, 2026. Entry-level plans shown.
Software Starting price Best for
ShowTheReceipts That's us $15/mo Solo tint shops: package quotes, on-site invoicing, on-site or card-on-file payment, tax-ready books
Kickserv Flex $19/mo Budget scheduling and invoicing without tint packages
Invoice2go $9.99/mo+ Simple mobile invoicing with basic templates
Jobber $29/mo (Core) Crews dispatching multiple techs at once
Housecall Pro $79/mo Staffed offices wanting full CRM and marketing

The solo tint shop’s real workflow

Window tinting is package work: quote by vehicle or window count with film and labor, do the job, get paid. Software should keep the quote, job, and payment together.

You can skip the crew platforms — dispatch is for offices routing several techs, not a solo tint shop.

1. ShowTheReceipts — $15/mo

Build vehicle and film packages, invoice on completion, and charge on the spot. Cash and card land in one ledger for taxes.

2. Kickserv Flex — $19/mo

Budget scheduling and invoicing without tint-specific packages.

3. Invoice2go — $9.99/mo+

Simple mobile invoicing with basic templates.

4. Jobber — $29/mo (Core)

It’s capable software, but its dispatch tools assume you’ve got a crew to route.

5. Housecall Pro — $79/mo

A full CRM suite built for staffed offices — more than one shop really needs.

Frequently asked questions

What does a solo window tinting business need from software?

Package quoting by vehicle or window count with film and labor lines, on-site invoicing, a way to take payment, and clean records for taxes. Multi-tech dispatch only earns its keep once you've got a crew.

What do I get with ShowTheReceipts for $15/month?

The whole solo workflow at the lowest paid price — quoting, invoicing, on-site card payment, cash and card in one ledger, and tax-ready exports. Recurring invoicing and automations are Pro-plan features at $39/month.

Can I build packages by vehicle type?

Yes — save sedan, SUV, and truck tint packages in your catalog with film and labor priced in, then add one to a quote and convert it to an invoice.