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AllData vs iATN

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AllData

Automotive

The industry standard in OEM repair information

From
$179/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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iATN

Automotive

Community-powered automotive technical advice

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only iATN has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: AllData pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor; iATN membership requires at least four years of automotive repair experience or ASE certification to join
  • They diverge on capability: AllData covers OEM repair procedures, iATN covers Discussion forums.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllData and iATN actually diverge.

Attributes where AllData and iATN differ
AttributeAllDataiATN
Starting price$179/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Mobile, TabletWeb, Mobile, App
Founded19861996

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 iATN

  • Discussion forums
  • Question posting
  • Expert responses
  • Knowledge base
  • Community profiles
  • Search functionality
  • Archives access
  • Real-time notifications

Both cover

  • SSL encryption

What people use each for

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

AllData

  • Looking up OEM-accurate mechanical repair proceduresnot iATN
  • Collision repair information for body shopsnot iATN
  • Shop management alongside the repair databasenot iATN

iATN

  • Automotive repair technicians sharing diagnostic knowledge and troubleshooting tips across a global technician networknot 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

iATN

  • Membership requires at least four years of automotive repair experience or ASE certification to join
  • Business tier ($36/month) supports only a single location with up to four concurrent browser connections
  • Business+ tier at $45/month is required to add employee sub-accounts, limited to four additional sub-accounts per location

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

iATN

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Community access
    • Post questions
    • View discussions
  • Premium$99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Advanced search
    • Priority responses

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 iATN if

  • You need discussion forums.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want question posting.
iATN review

Questions people ask

Is AllData or iATN better?
Neither clearly leads. AllData starts at $179/month and iATN at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllData or iATN?
iATN has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $179/month for AllData and Free for iATN.
Does AllData or iATN run on more platforms?
AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet. iATN runs on Web, Mobile, App.
Can I use iATN for free?
Yes. iATN has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. AllData starts at $179/month.
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 iATN is typically brought in for.
What can AllData do that iATN cannot?
AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. iATN covers Discussion forums, Question posting, Expert responses, Knowledge base. Both handle SSL encryption.
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