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Audatex vs CarNow

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Audatex

Automotive

Damage assessment and estimating software

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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CarNow

Automotive

Modern vehicle leasing solutions

From
$800/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Audatex covers Damage assessment, CarNow covers Lease processing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Audatex and CarNow actually diverge.

Attributes where Audatex and CarNow differ
AttributeAudatexCarNow
Starting priceOn request$800/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, DesktopWeb, Mobile, Api
Founded19742015

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Audatex

  • Damage assessment
  • Estimating engine
  • Parts pricing
  • Labor lookup
  • Photo management
  • Mobile application
  • Report generation
  • Quality assurance

Only in CarNow

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

Both cover

  • DMS systems
  • SSL encryption
  • Secure authentication

What people use each for

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

Audatex

  • Dealership Managementnot CarNow
  • Service Schedulingnot CarNow
  • Inventory Managementnot CarNow
  • Sales Operationsnot CarNow
  • Customer Relationshipnot CarNow

CarNow

  • Automotive dealership managementnot Audatex
  • Car inventory and sales automationnot Audatex

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Audatex

Nothing recorded yet. See the Audatex review.

CarNow

  • No pricing information disclosed on website
  • Vendor directs customers to book demo or contact support for pricing
  • Consultative sales approach suggests custom pricing based on dealership needs

Pricing, plan by plan

Audatex

On request
  • Standard$undefined/month
    • Damage assessment
    • Estimate creation
    • Parts lookup
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • Advanced assessment
    • Mobile estimating
    • Claims integration
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Complete platform
    • All modules
    • Custom workflows

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 Audatex if

  • You need damage assessment.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
  • You also want estimating engine.
Audatex review

Choose CarNow if

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

Questions people ask

Is Audatex or CarNow better?
Neither clearly leads. Audatex starts at On request and CarNow at $800/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audatex or CarNow?
Audatex starts at On request and CarNow at $800/month.
Does Audatex or CarNow run on more platforms?
Audatex runs on Web, Mobile, Desktop. CarNow runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
What is Audatex best used for?
Audatex is most often used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations. Of those, dealership management and service scheduling are not what CarNow is typically brought in for.
What can Audatex do that CarNow cannot?
Audatex covers Damage assessment, Estimating engine, Parts pricing, Labor lookup. CarNow covers Lease processing, Document automation, Compliance management, Lease tracking. Both handle DMS systems, SSL encryption, Secure authentication.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CarNow: How much does CarNow cost?

CarNow does not publish pricing on its website. To receive pricing information, you must book a demo or contact support at 877-882-5353 or [email protected].

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CarNow: Does CarNow offer different pricing tiers?

CarNow's pricing model is not publicly disclosed, but the vendor's consultative approach suggests pricing is customized based on individual dealership size, location, and specific requirements.

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CarNow: Can I request a free trial of CarNow?

CarNow encourages booking a demo to see the platform in action, but trial terms and conditions are not specified on the public website.

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