Software · head to head
Autel MaxiSys vs AllData
AllData
Software
The industry standard in OEM repair information
- From
- $179/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Autel MaxiSys a hardware diagnostic tablet rather than software that runs on a machine you already own; AllData pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor
- They diverge on capability: Autel MaxiSys covers OE-level diagnostics, AllData covers OEM repair procedures.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Autel MaxiSys and AllData actually diverge.
| Attribute | Autel MaxiSys | AllData |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $2295/one-time | $179/month |
| Pricing model | one-time | subscription |
| Platforms | Android-tablet, Desktop | Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet |
| Founded | 2004 | 1986 |
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 Autel MaxiSys
- OE-level diagnostics
- ECU coding & programming
- Bi-directional controls
- Active tests
- Key programming
- TPMS service
- Battery registration
- DPF regeneration
Only in AllData
- OEM repair procedures
- Interactive wiring diagrams
- TSB library
- Recall database
- Labor time estimates
- Component locations
- Diagnostic codes
- Fluid specifications
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Autel MaxiSys
- Vehicle fault diagnosis across multiple manufacturer systemsnot AllData
- ECU coding and programming in a workshopnot AllData
- Electric vehicle diagnostics with the MaxiSYS Ultra EVnot AllData
- Pre and post repair scan reportingnot AllData
AllData
- Looking up OEM-accurate mechanical repair proceduresnot Autel MaxiSys
- Collision repair information for body shopsnot Autel MaxiSys
- Shop management alongside the repair databasenot Autel MaxiSys
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Autel MaxiSys
- A hardware diagnostic tablet rather than software that runs on a machine you already own
- Software updates come with a period of free coverage after purchase and need renewing afterwards
- Aimed at professional workshops rather than owner-mechanics
AllData
- Pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor
Pricing, plan by plan
Autel MaxiSys
$2295/one-time- MaxiSys MS906 Pro$2295/one-time
- Full system diagnostics
- Bi-directional controls
- ECU coding
- MaxiSys MS909$4995/one-time
- Advanced diagnostics
- Topology mapping
- Repair database
- MaxiSys Ultra$7495/one-time
- 5-in-1 VCMI
- Oscilloscope
- Waveform generator
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
Which should you pick?
Choose Autel MaxiSys if
- You need oe-level diagnostics.
- You work on Android-tablet, Desktop.
- You also want ecu coding & programming.
Choose AllData if
- You need oem repair procedures.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
- You also want interactive wiring diagrams.
Questions people ask
- Is Autel MaxiSys or AllData better?
- Neither clearly leads. Autel MaxiSys starts at $2295/one-time and AllData at $179/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Autel MaxiSys or AllData?
- Autel MaxiSys starts at $2295/one-time and AllData at $179/month.
- Does Autel MaxiSys or AllData run on more platforms?
- Autel MaxiSys runs on Android-tablet, Desktop. AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
- What is Autel MaxiSys best used for?
- Autel MaxiSys is most often used for vehicle fault diagnosis across multiple manufacturer systems, ecu coding and programming in a workshop, electric vehicle diagnostics with the maxisys ultra ev, pre and post repair scan reporting. Of those, vehicle fault diagnosis across multiple manufacturer systems and ecu coding and programming in a workshop are not what AllData is typically brought in for.
- What can Autel MaxiSys do that AllData cannot?
- Autel MaxiSys covers OE-level diagnostics, ECU coding & programming, Bi-directional controls, Active tests. AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database.