Looking for a Tint Wiz Alternative? An Honest Comparison for Small Tint & PPF Shops
Tint Wiz is one of the best-known software tools for window tint and PPF shops, and for good reason.
It was built for tinters, it understands film types and shades, and it covers a lot of ground.
But at $150 per month, it isn't the right fit for every shop, especially if you're a one- or two-person
operation that mainly needs to stop losing leads, send quotes quickly and get jobs booked.
This guide compares Tint Wiz and Bizely side by side, including where Tint Wiz is the better choice,
so you can pick the tool that actually fits how your shop runs.
Quick Summary
- Choose Tint Wiz if you need film inventory tracking, a native mobile app, QuickBooks sync or e-signed waivers, and $150/month fits your budget.
- Choose Bizely if you want a simpler, lower-cost system (from $49/month) focused on capturing every enquiry, quoting quickly, taking online bookings and following up automatically, even if you don't have a website.
Why Tint Shops Look for a Tint Wiz Alternative
From talking to tint and PPF shop owners, the reasons usually come down to three things:
Price for small shops
A flat $150/month is good value for a busy shop with several installers, because there are no per-user fees. For a solo tinter or a new PPF business, it's a big monthly cost before the software has paid for itself.
More features than they use
Inventory, projects, documents and 40+ report segments are powerful. But many small shops only use enquiries, quotes and the calendar day to day.
No website, or a very basic one
Lots of shops run on Instagram and "DM for inquiries." They need somewhere customers can send an enquiry and book, without building a website first.
Tint Wiz vs Bizely at a Glance
| Feature | Tint Wiz | Bizely |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $150/month flat | $49/month (Starter), $79/month (Growth) |
| Users | Unlimited | Multiple technicians supported |
| Free trial | 30 days, no card | 30 days, no card |
| Contract | No contract | No contract, cancel anytime |
| Website enquiry form | Yes | Yes, embeddable widget |
| Own enquiry & booking page (no website needed) | Not a core feature | Yes, every shop gets one |
| Quotes / proposals | Yes, Good/Better/Best options, upsells, photos | Yes, quote builder with approvals |
| Online booking | Yes | Yes |
| Automated follow-ups | Yes, on proposals | Yes, on enquiries and quotes |
| SMS reminders | Yes | Yes, Growth plan |
| Two-way texting | Not listed | Coming soon (Pro plan) |
| Deposits at quote approval | Yes | Not yet |
| Invoicing | Yes | Yes |
| Film inventory tracking | Yes | No |
| E-signed waivers / aftercare docs | Yes | No |
| QuickBooks / Zapier | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | iOS & Android apps | Mobile-friendly web app |
| Reporting | 40+ report segments | Revenue & conversion dashboard |
Tint Wiz details are from the Tint Wiz website as of October 2026. Check their site for current pricing. Bizely details are from our pricing page.
Where Tint Wiz Is the Better Choice
We'd rather you pick the right tool than the wrong one. Tint Wiz is likely the better fit if:
- You need to track film rolls. Its inventory tracking by length or weight is built for tint and PPF stock.
- You have a larger team. The flat price with unlimited users gets better value the more installers you have.
- You use QuickBooks, or want to connect other apps through Zapier.
- You want customers to e-sign disclaimers and aftercare instructions.
- Your team works from a phone app on the shop floor or at mobile jobs.
Where Bizely Is the Better Choice
You're a small shop and $150/month is too much right now
Bizely starts at $49/month, about a third of the price. You get enquiries, quotes, online booking, scheduling, follow-ups, invoicing and revenue tracking. If you add SMS notifications on the Growth plan, you're still at $79/month.
You don't have a website (or yours doesn't take enquiries)
Every Bizely shop gets its own enquiry and booking page.
Put the link in your Instagram bio, Google Business Profile or Facebook page,
and enquiries go straight into Bizely instead of getting lost in DMs.
If you do have a website, you can embed the Bizely enquiry form on it instead.
Your biggest problem is losing leads, not managing inventory
Most tint shops don't lose money on film. They lose it on the enquiry nobody replied to, or the quote nobody followed up. Bizely is built around that flow:
- A customer sends an enquiry from your page or website.
- It lands in one organised list with the vehicle and service they want.
- You click Create Quote and send it in a couple of minutes.
- Bizely follows up automatically if they don't respond.
- They book a time slot, and the job is assigned to a technician.
- You invoice when the job's done and see it in your revenue dashboard.
You want software you can set up today
Sign up, add your services, and share your booking page, all the same day. There's no onboarding call to wait for, and nothing to learn that you won't use.
You want to talk to the people who build it
Bizely was built inside a real tint and wrap shop, and it's still small enough that feature requests go straight to the developer. Our online booking scheduler and quote builder both exist because shop owners asked for them.
Tint Wiz vs Bizely Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Tint Wiz | $150 | $1,800 |
| Bizely Starter | $49 | $588 |
| Bizely Growth (with SMS) | $79 | $948 |
For a small shop, the difference between Tint Wiz and Bizely Starter is $1,212 a year. See everything included on the Bizely pricing page.
How to Move From Tint Wiz to Bizely
- Start a free trial. There's no card needed, and you can run it alongside Tint Wiz while you test.
- Add your services and prices (tint packages, PPF coverage levels, ceramic coating, wraps).
- Share your new enquiry and booking page on Instagram, Google and your website.
- Move your customer list across. Get in touch and we'll help you bring it over.
- Cancel Tint Wiz once your new enquiries and bookings are flowing through Bizely.
Also running PPF, ceramic coating or wraps? See how Bizely works for window tint, PPF, ceramic coating and vehicle wrap shops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bizely cheaper than Tint Wiz?
Yes. Bizely starts at $49/month, compared with Tint Wiz's $150/month flat rate. Tint Wiz includes unlimited users, so the gap narrows for larger teams.
Does Bizely work for PPF and ceramic coating shops too?
Yes. Bizely is built for window tint, PPF, ceramic coating and vehicle wrap shops. You set up your own services, packages and pricing.
Can I use Bizely without a website?
Yes. Every shop gets a dedicated enquiry and booking page you can share anywhere, including your Instagram bio and Google Business Profile.
Does Bizely have film inventory tracking like Tint Wiz?
Not currently. If tracking film rolls is essential for you, Tint Wiz is the stronger option today.
Does Bizely support two-way texting?
Two-way SMS with a dedicated business number is coming on the Pro plan. The Growth plan includes SMS booking confirmations, reminders, and quote and invoice notifications.
Is there a contract?
No. Bizely is month-to-month, and you can cancel anytime.
The Bottom Line
Tint Wiz is a strong, tint-native platform, and it's a great fit for established shops that need inventory, integrations and a mobile app.
If you're a smaller tint, PPF or wrap shop that wants a simpler system for capturing every enquiry, quoting fast and filling your calendar,
at about a third of the price, Bizely is worth a try.
Tint Wiz is a trademark of its respective owner. Bizely is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tint Wiz. Competitor information is based on publicly available details at the time of writing and may change.
