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AllData vs Carvana

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AllData

Software

The industry standard in OEM repair information

From
$179/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Carvana

Software

The new way to buy and sell cars

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AllData pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor; Carvana as archived in December 2019, Carvana limits its money-back guarantee to a 7-day return window rather than offering open-ended returns, after which a purchased vehicle cannot be exchanged or refunded.
  • They diverge on capability: AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Carvana covers Online marketplace.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllData and Carvana actually diverge.

Attributes where AllData and Carvana differ
AttributeAllDataCarvana
Starting price$179/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptiontransaction
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Mobile, TabletWeb, Mobile, App
Founded19862012

Identical on both: 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 Carvana

  • Online marketplace
  • Vehicle listing
  • Instant appraisal
  • Financing options
  • Home delivery
  • 7-day return policy
  • Transparent pricing
  • Trade-in service

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

Carvana

  • 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

Carvana

  • As archived in December 2019, Carvana limits its money-back guarantee to a 7-day return window rather than offering open-ended returns, after which a purchased vehicle cannot be exchanged or refunded.

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

Carvana

On request
  • Buyer StandardFree
    • Free vehicle listings
    • Search and filter
    • Saved vehicles
  • Seller Service$undefined/transaction
    • Free valuation
    • Quick appraisal
    • Immediate cash offer

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 Carvana if

  • You need online marketplace.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want vehicle listing.
Carvana review

Questions people ask

Is AllData or Carvana better?
Neither clearly leads. AllData starts at $179/month and Carvana at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllData or Carvana?
AllData starts at $179/month and Carvana at On request.
Does AllData or Carvana run on more platforms?
AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet. Carvana 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 Carvana is typically brought in for.
What can AllData do that Carvana cannot?
AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. Carvana covers Online marketplace, Vehicle listing, Instant appraisal, Financing options. Both handle SSL encryption, Secure authentication.
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