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AllData vs Audatex

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AllData

Automotive

The industry standard in OEM repair information

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Audatex

Automotive

Damage assessment and estimating software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Audatex covers Damage assessment.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllData and Audatex actually diverge.

Attributes where AllData and Audatex differ
AttributeAllDataAudatex
Starting price$39/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Mobile, TabletWeb, Mobile, Desktop
Founded19861974

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Automotive).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in AllData

  • OEM repair procedures
  • Interactive wiring diagrams
  • TSB library
  • Recall database
  • Labor time estimates
  • Component locations
  • Diagnostic codes
  • Fluid specifications

Only in Audatex

  • Damage assessment
  • Estimating engine
  • Parts pricing
  • Labor lookup
  • Photo management
  • Mobile application
  • Report generation
  • Quality assurance

Both cover

  • Parts suppliers
  • SSL encryption
  • Secure authentication

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AllData

  • Auto repair shop management and diagnosticsnot Audatex
  • Vehicle collision damage assessmentnot Audatex
  • ASE technician reference and supportnot Audatex

Audatex

  • Dealership Managementnot AllData
  • Service Schedulingnot AllData
  • Inventory Managementnot AllData
  • Sales Operationsnot AllData
  • Customer Relationshipnot AllData

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

AllData

  • All plans require ongoing monthly subscription with no perpetual license option
  • Many add-on modules require a base subscription (Repair or Collision) to function

Audatex

Nothing recorded yet. See the Audatex review.

Pricing, plan by plan

AllData

$39/month
  • ALLDATA Repair$209/month
    • 95% vehicle coverage
    • 44K+ engine-specific vehicles 1982-present
  • ALLDATA Collision$249/month
    • OEM repair information for auto body shops
  • ALLDATA Mobile$39/month
    • Requires Collision or Repair subscription
  • Tech Essentials Pack$254.6/month
    • Includes Repair, Tech-Assist, Community, Estimator

Audatex

On request
  • Standard$undefined/month
    • Damage assessment
    • Estimate creation
    • Parts lookup
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • Advanced assessment
    • Mobile estimating
    • Claims integration
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Complete platform
    • All modules
    • Custom workflows

Which should you pick?

Choose AllData if

  • You need oem repair procedures.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
  • You also want interactive wiring diagrams.
AllData review

Choose Audatex if

  • You need damage assessment.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
  • You also want estimating engine.
Audatex review

Questions people ask

Is AllData or Audatex better?
Neither clearly leads. AllData starts at $39/month and Audatex at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllData or Audatex?
AllData starts at $39/month and Audatex at On request.
Does AllData or Audatex run on more platforms?
AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet. Audatex runs on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
What is AllData best used for?
AllData is most often used for auto repair shop management and diagnostics, vehicle collision damage assessment, ase technician reference and support. Of those, auto repair shop management and diagnostics and vehicle collision damage assessment are not what Audatex is typically brought in for.
What can AllData do that Audatex cannot?
AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. Audatex covers Damage assessment, Estimating engine, Parts pricing, Labor lookup. Both handle Parts suppliers, SSL encryption, Secure authentication.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

AllData: How much does ALLDATA Repair cost?

ALLDATA Repair costs $209 per month or $2,508 per year. It provides access to repair information covering 95% of all vehicles and includes 44,000+ engine-specific vehicle records from 1982 to present.

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AllData: What is the cheapest ALLDATA subscription?

The cheapest individual ALLDATA module is ALLDATA Mobile at $39 per month, but it requires either an ALLDATA Collision or Repair subscription to function. The lowest standalone option is ALLDATA Repair at $209 per month.

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AllData: What is included in ALLDATA's solution packs?

ALLDATA offers bundled solution packs combining multiple modules at discounted rates. Tech Essentials Pack is $254.60 per month including Repair, Tech-Assist, Community, and Estimator. Business Essentials Pack is $312.30 per month with Repair, Shop Manager, Mobile, and diagnostics. Collision Planner Essentials Pack is $359.10 per month.

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