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AllData vs CarNow

AllData logo

AllData

Software

The industry standard in OEM repair information

From
$179/month
Rated
-
CarNow logo

CarNow

Software

Modern vehicle leasing solutions

From
$800/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AllData pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor; CarNow pricing is not published on the site; the vendor requires contacting sales by phone or email for a quote
  • They diverge on capability: AllData covers OEM repair procedures, CarNow covers Lease processing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllData and CarNow actually diverge.

Attributes where AllData and CarNow differ
AttributeAllDataCarNow
Starting price$179/month$800/month
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Mobile, TabletWeb, Mobile, Api
Founded19862015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 CarNow

  • Lease processing
  • Document automation
  • Compliance management
  • Lease tracking
  • Customer portal
  • Payment processing
  • Warranty integration
  • Fleet management

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 CarNow
  • Collision repair information for body shopsnot CarNow
  • Shop management alongside the repair databasenot CarNow

CarNow

  • Auto dealerships managing digital retailing, leasing compliance, and online-to-in-store customer handoffnot 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

CarNow

  • Pricing is not published on the site; the vendor requires contacting sales by phone or email for a quote

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

CarNow

$800/month
  • Starter$800/month
    • Lease processing
    • Document automation
    • Basic compliance
  • Professional$1800/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Advanced compliance
    • Multi-location support
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Custom integrations
    • Advanced reporting

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 CarNow if

  • You need lease processing.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want document automation.

Questions people ask

Is AllData or CarNow better?
Neither clearly leads. AllData starts at $179/month and CarNow at $800/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllData or CarNow?
AllData starts at $179/month and CarNow at $800/month.
Does AllData or CarNow run on more platforms?
AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet. CarNow runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
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 CarNow is typically brought in for.
What can AllData do that CarNow cannot?
AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. CarNow covers Lease processing, Document automation, Compliance management, Lease tracking. Both handle SSL encryption, Secure authentication.

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