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AutoCheck vs Mitchell 1

AutoCheck logo

AutoCheck

Automotive

Vehicle history reports and auction information

From
$19.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mitchell 1 logo

Mitchell 1

Automotive

Repair information for the professional

From
$189/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AutoCheck autoCheck's official mobile app requires an existing paid business subscription and login; it has no self-serve signup or in-app pricing; Mitchell 1 the initial subscription term is 12 or 24 months and the subscription cannot be cancelled by the customer during that initial period
  • They diverge on capability: AutoCheck covers Vehicle history reports, Mitchell 1 covers ProDemand repair info.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AutoCheck and Mitchell 1 actually diverge.

Attributes where AutoCheck and Mitchell 1 differ
AttributeAutoCheckMitchell 1
Starting price$19.99/month$189/month
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, AppWeb, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet
Founded20031918

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 AutoCheck

  • Vehicle history reports
  • Auction data
  • Title information
  • Lien records
  • Pricing data
  • Service history
  • Odometer verification
  • Claim history

Only in Mitchell 1

  • ProDemand repair info
  • Wiring diagrams
  • TSB database
  • Recall information
  • Labor times
  • Parts ordering
  • Shop management
  • Customer management

What people use each for

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

AutoCheck

  • Dealership Managementnot Mitchell 1
  • Service Schedulingnot Mitchell 1
  • Inventory Managementnot Mitchell 1
  • Sales Operationsnot Mitchell 1
  • Customer Relationshipnot Mitchell 1

Mitchell 1

  • Automotive repair information, wiring diagrams and OEM procedures for independent shopsnot AutoCheck
  • Shop management including estimating, invoicing and work ordersnot AutoCheck
  • Labour time and parts pricing lookup for repair estimatesnot AutoCheck

Where each one falls short

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

AutoCheck

  • AutoCheck's official mobile app requires an existing paid business subscription and login; it has no self-serve signup or in-app pricing

Mitchell 1

  • The initial subscription term is 12 or 24 months and the subscription cannot be cancelled by the customer during that initial period
  • After the initial term the subscription renews automatically month to month and cancelling requires 30 days notice
  • Mitchell 1 reserves the right to change pricing on notice before each rental renewal period
  • Billing is monthly with payment due within 30 calendar days of the invoice date
  • The product ordering page at mitchell1.com/products/order-prodemand redirects to a separate storefront at buymitchell1.net that blocks automated reads

Pricing, plan by plan

AutoCheck

$19.99/month
  • Single Report$4.99/report
    • One vehicle report
    • Auction history
    • Title status
  • Monthly Subscription$19.99/month
    • Unlimited reports
    • Auction information
    • Pricing analysis
  • Dealer Plan$249/month
    • Unlimited reports
    • API access
    • Custom branding

Mitchell 1

$189/month
  • ProDemand$189/month
    • Repair procedures
    • Wiring diagrams
    • TSBs & recalls
  • Manager SE$249/month
    • Shop management
    • Work orders
    • Customer database
  • Complete Package$399/month
    • ProDemand
    • Manager SE
    • SocialCRM

Which should you pick?

Choose AutoCheck if

  • You need vehicle history reports.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want auction data.
AutoCheck review

Choose Mitchell 1 if

  • You need prodemand repair info.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
  • You also want wiring diagrams.
Mitchell 1 review

Questions people ask

Is AutoCheck or Mitchell 1 better?
Neither clearly leads. AutoCheck starts at $19.99/month and Mitchell 1 at $189/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AutoCheck or Mitchell 1?
AutoCheck starts at $19.99/month and Mitchell 1 at $189/month.
Does AutoCheck or Mitchell 1 run on more platforms?
AutoCheck runs on Web, Mobile, App. Mitchell 1 runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
What is AutoCheck best used for?
AutoCheck is most often used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations. Of those, dealership management and service scheduling are not what Mitchell 1 is typically brought in for.
What can AutoCheck do that Mitchell 1 cannot?
AutoCheck covers Vehicle history reports, Auction data, Title information, Lien records. Mitchell 1 covers ProDemand repair info, Wiring diagrams, TSB database, Recall information.
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