What Is Car Show Pro?
Car Show Pro is a cloud-based platform for managing car shows and club events — registration, judging, and reporting, run entirely through a web browser. It's built to work on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone without a separate app to install, and it's marketed toward organizers running everything from small community cruise-ins to larger regional shows.
Car Show Pro Features
Publicly documented on carshowpro.com:
- •Online and/or on-site registration, with built-in credit card processing
- •Three judging formats — Traditional, Freestyle, and Concours — with multi-judge score averaging
- •Judging and voting via a built-in browser-based QR code scanner on smartphone or tablet
- •People's Choice voting by QR code, voting URL, or manual Auto ID search, with a paper ticket alternative
- •Custom dash cards with embedded QR codes
- •Unlimited custom auto classifications and per-class judging criteria
- •Free participant accounts with a vehicle “Garage” and registration history
- •Event administration tools — multiple staff/judge accounts, sponsor listings, exportable winner and mailing lists
Car Show Pro Pricing
Pricing checked: September 17, 2026. Pricing is not permanent — verify current figures at carshowpro.com before budgeting.
Car Show Pro uses a per-registration pricing model rather than a flat subscription: a platform fee starting at $2.39 per registration, decreasing with volume, plus a 4.2% + $0.39 payment processing fee on each online transaction. There are no monthly fees and no setup fees — cost scales directly with how many people register.
How Car Show Pro Compares With Car Show Expert
For the full feature-by-feature breakdown, see Car Show Pro vs Car Show Expert. The short version:
| Feature | Car Show Pro | Car Show Expert |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per registration, from $2.39 | Free plan, or $29/show, or $49/mo Pro |
| Judging | 3 fixed formats | Fully custom criteria |
| Offline check-in | Not publicly documented | Yes |
| Free option | Free for participants only | Free plan for organizers |
Car Show Pro Alternatives
A few platforms in the same general category, in no particular order:
Car Show Expert
Covers registration, judging, QR check-in, and People's Choice voting with a free plan plus flat per-show or monthly pricing rather than a per-registration fee. Also includes a participant portal, public results pages, and vendor/volunteer management.
Who might consider it: organizers who want a flat cost regardless of entry count, custom judging criteria, or check-in that works without cell signal.
Compare with Car Show ProDriven To Show
A flat per-show pricing platform ($199 per show, per its public pricing) that includes concierge onboarding and live support during the event.
Who might consider it: organizers who want setup handled for them and a human available on show day, and have budget for a flat per-show fee.
Car Show Software
A one-time-purchase ($50, per its public pricing), Windows/Excel-based tool with no cloud or mobile component.
Who might consider it: a single local show with no internet access at the venue and no need for online registration.
Questions About Car Show Pro
- What is Car Show Pro?
- It's a browser-based platform built for running car shows and club events — registration, judging, and reporting — usable from a laptop, tablet, or phone with nothing to install.
- How much does Car Show Pro cost?
- As of September 17, 2026, Car Show Pro charges a platform fee starting at $2.39 per registration (decreasing with volume), plus a 4.2% + $0.39 payment processing fee per online transaction. There are no monthly or setup fees. Verify current pricing at carshowpro.com.
- Is Car Show Pro free?
- Car Show Pro offers a free account for participants (to save vehicles and track registration history), but running a show isn't free — the per-registration platform fee applies to every registration regardless of the entry fee amount, based on its public pricing page.
- Is there an alternative to Car Show Pro?
- Yes — Car Show Expert is one alternative, along with other car show management tools on the market. Compare documented features and pricing against your own show's needs before choosing.
- What software can I use to manage a car show?
- Options range from general-purpose event platforms adapted for car shows to dedicated car show tools like Car Show Pro and Car Show Expert. Dedicated tools typically add car-specific features — vehicle classes, judging scorecards, and dash cards — that general event software doesn't.
- Can Car Show Expert replace Car Show Pro?
- That depends on the features and workflow your show requires. Compare the documented capabilities of both platforms before deciding. See the full comparison.