Automotive · head to head
AllData vs Cox Automotive

AllData
Automotive
The industry standard in OEM repair information
- From
- $179/month
- Rated
- -
C
Cox Automotive
Automotive
Comprehensive automotive technology platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Cox Automotive covers Dealer management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AllData and Cox Automotive actually diverge.
| Attribute | AllData | Cox Automotive |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $179/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet | Web, Mobile, Desktop |
| Category | Unknown | Automotive |
| Founded | 1986 | 2014 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Cox Automotive
- Dealer management
- Digital retail
- Inventory showcase
- Lead generation
- Customer portal
- Marketplace integration
- Financial services
- Reporting and analytics
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 Cox Automotive
- Collision repair information for body shopsnot Cox Automotive
- Shop management alongside the repair databasenot Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive
- 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
Cox Automotive
Nothing recorded yet. See the Cox Automotive 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$259/month
- AllData Repair
- AllData Manage
- AllData Tech-Assist
Cox Automotive
On request- Dealer.com Essentials$undefined/month
- Website hosting
- Inventory management
- Lead management
- Dealer.com Professional$undefined/month
- Everything in Essentials
- Advanced CRM
- Marketing automation
- Dealer.com Enterprise$undefined/month
- Everything in Professional
- Custom integrations
- API access
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 Cox Automotive if
- You need dealer management.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
- You also want digital retail.
Questions people ask
- Is AllData or Cox Automotive better?
- Neither clearly leads. AllData starts at $179/month and Cox Automotive at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AllData or Cox Automotive?
- AllData starts at $179/month and Cox Automotive at On request.
- Does AllData or Cox Automotive run on more platforms?
- AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet. Cox Automotive runs on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
- 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 Cox Automotive is typically brought in for.
- What can AllData do that Cox Automotive cannot?
- AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. Cox Automotive covers Dealer management, Digital retail, Inventory showcase, Lead generation. Both handle SSL encryption, Secure authentication.
