Automotive · head to head
AllData vs AutoTrader

AllData
Automotive
The industry standard in OEM repair information
- From
- $179/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: AllData covers OEM repair procedures, AutoTrader covers Vehicle listing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AllData and AutoTrader actually diverge.
| Attribute | AllData | AutoTrader |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $179/month | $199/month |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet | Web, Mobile, App |
| Founded | 1986 | 1997 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 AutoTrader
- Vehicle listing
- Marketplace visibility
- Lead generation
- Dealer profile
- Performance metrics
- Mobile optimization
- Photo gallery
- Video integration
Both cover
- SSL encryption
- Secure authentication
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
AllData
- Looking up OEM-accurate mechanical repair proceduresnot AutoTrader
- Collision repair information for body shopsnot AutoTrader
- Shop management alongside the repair databasenot AutoTrader
AutoTrader
- 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
- Pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor
AutoTrader
Nothing recorded yet. See the AutoTrader review.
Pricing, plan by plan
AllData
$179/month- AllData Repair$179/month
- OEM repair info
- Wiring diagrams
- TSBs
- AllData Manage$99/month
- Shop management
- Digital inspections
- Appointment scheduling
- AllData Complete$259/month
- AllData Repair
- AllData Manage
- AllData Tech-Assist
AutoTrader
$199/month- Starter$199/month
- Vehicle listings
- Basic lead management
- Dealer profile
- Professional$499/month
- Everything in Starter
- Advanced lead tools
- CRM integration
- Premium$899/month
- Everything in Professional
- Top placement
- Priority support
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.
Choose AutoTrader if
- You need vehicle listing.
- You work on Web, Mobile, App.
- You also want marketplace visibility.
Questions people ask
- Is AllData or AutoTrader better?
- Neither clearly leads. AllData starts at $179/month and AutoTrader at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AllData or AutoTrader?
- AllData starts at $179/month and AutoTrader at $199/month.
- Does AllData or AutoTrader run on more platforms?
- AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet. AutoTrader runs on Web, Mobile, App.
- What is AllData best used for?
- AllData is most often used for looking up oem-accurate mechanical repair procedures, collision repair information for body shops, shop management alongside the repair database. Of those, looking up oem-accurate mechanical repair procedures and collision repair information for body shops are not what AutoTrader is typically brought in for.
- What can AllData do that AutoTrader cannot?
- AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. AutoTrader covers Vehicle listing, Marketplace visibility, Lead generation, Dealer profile. Both handle SSL encryption, Secure authentication.
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