Software · head to head
Autel MaxiSys vs Audatex
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Autel MaxiSys covers OE-level diagnostics, Audatex covers Damage assessment.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Autel MaxiSys and Audatex actually diverge.
| Attribute | Autel MaxiSys | Audatex |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $2295/one-time | On request |
| Pricing model | one-time | quote |
| Platforms | Android-tablet, Desktop | Web, Mobile, Desktop |
| Founded | 2004 | 1974 |
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 Audatex
- Damage assessment
- Estimating engine
- Parts pricing
- Labor lookup
- Photo management
- Mobile application
- Report generation
- Quality assurance
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 Audatex
- ECU coding and programming in a workshopnot Audatex
- Electric vehicle diagnostics with the MaxiSYS Ultra EVnot Audatex
- Pre and post repair scan reportingnot Audatex
Audatex
- Dealership Managementnot Autel MaxiSys
- Service Schedulingnot Autel MaxiSys
- Inventory Managementnot Autel MaxiSys
- Sales Operationsnot Autel MaxiSys
- Customer Relationshipnot 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
Audatex
Nothing recorded yet. See the Audatex review.
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$7495/one-time
- 5-in-1 VCMI
- Oscilloscope
- Waveform generator
Audatex
On request- Standard$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
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 Audatex if
- You need damage assessment.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
- You also want estimating engine.
Questions people ask
- Is Autel MaxiSys or Audatex better?
- Neither clearly leads. Autel MaxiSys starts at $2295/one-time and Audatex at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Autel MaxiSys or Audatex?
- Autel MaxiSys starts at $2295/one-time and Audatex at On request.
- Does Autel MaxiSys or Audatex run on more platforms?
- Autel MaxiSys runs on Android-tablet, Desktop. Audatex runs on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
- 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 Audatex is typically brought in for.
- What can Autel MaxiSys do that Audatex cannot?
- Autel MaxiSys covers OE-level diagnostics, ECU coding & programming, Bi-directional controls, Active tests. Audatex covers Damage assessment, Estimating engine, Parts pricing, Labor lookup.