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AllData vs Tekmetric

AllData logo

AllData

Software

The industry standard in OEM repair information

From
$179/month
Rated
-
Tekmetric logo

Tekmetric

Software

Complete shop management for independent shops

From
$89/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AllData pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor; Tekmetric every price is per shop, and each additional location needs its own plan subscription
  • They diverge on capability: AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Tekmetric covers Work order management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllData and Tekmetric actually diverge.

Attributes where AllData and Tekmetric differ
AttributeAllDataTekmetric
Starting price$179/month$89/month
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Mobile, TabletWeb, Mobile, App
Founded19862016

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 Tekmetric

  • Work order management
  • Vehicle history
  • Customer management
  • Scheduling system
  • Estimating tools
  • Invoicing
  • Customer portal
  • Mobile application

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

Tekmetric

  • Shop management for independent auto repair shops: repair orders, estimates and invoicingnot AllData
  • Digital vehicle inspections shared with customersnot AllData
  • Managing parts inventory, vendors and technician job clocksnot 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

Tekmetric

  • Every price is per shop, and each additional location needs its own plan subscription
  • Two-way texting, the real-time shop dashboard, the technician board and employee performance analytics require the Scale plan at $439 per month
  • The labor guide, time and job clocks and parts and inventory reports are withheld from the entry Start plan at $199 per month
  • Integrated payments, a dedicated account manager and quarterly business reviews are Enterprise only, and Enterprise is custom priced with no published rate
  • Multi-shop management is a $70 per month per shop add-on on top of a plan subscription at every location
  • The Tire Suite add-on costs an extra $39 per month per shop
  • The Marketing add-on costs an extra $345 per month per shop, more than the Scale plan itself
  • The discounted rates such as $179 per month require annual billing

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

Tekmetric

$89/month
  • Standard$89/month
    • Work orders
    • Customer management
    • Scheduling
  • Professional$179/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Advanced analytics
    • Estimating
  • Enterprise$349/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Multi-location
    • Custom workflows

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 Tekmetric if

  • You need work order management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want vehicle history.

Questions people ask

Is AllData or Tekmetric better?
Neither clearly leads. AllData starts at $179/month and Tekmetric at $89/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllData or Tekmetric?
AllData starts at $179/month and Tekmetric at $89/month.
Does AllData or Tekmetric run on more platforms?
AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet. Tekmetric 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 Tekmetric is typically brought in for.
What can AllData do that Tekmetric cannot?
AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. Tekmetric covers Work order management, Vehicle history, Customer management, Scheduling system. Both handle SSL encryption, Secure authentication.

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