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AutoTrader vs AllData

AllData
Software
The industry standard in OEM repair information
- From
- $179/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: AutoTrader covers Vehicle listing, AllData covers OEM repair procedures.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AutoTrader and AllData actually diverge.
| Attribute | AutoTrader | AllData |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $199/month | $179/month |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile, App | Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet |
| Founded | 1997 | 1986 |
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 AutoTrader
- Vehicle listing
- Marketplace visibility
- Lead generation
- Dealer profile
- Performance metrics
- Mobile optimization
- Photo gallery
- Video integration
Only in AllData
- OEM repair procedures
- Interactive wiring diagrams
- TSB library
- Recall database
- Labor time estimates
- Component locations
- Diagnostic codes
- Fluid specifications
Both cover
- SSL encryption
- Secure authentication
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
AutoTrader
- Dealership Managementnot AllData
- Service Schedulingnot AllData
- Inventory Managementnot AllData
- Sales Operationsnot AllData
- Customer Relationshipnot AllData
AllData
- Looking up OEM-accurate mechanical repair proceduresnot AutoTrader
- Collision repair information for body shopsnot AutoTrader
- Shop management alongside the repair databasenot AutoTrader
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
AutoTrader
Nothing recorded yet. See the AutoTrader review.
AllData
- Pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor
Pricing, plan by plan
AutoTrader
$199/month- Starter$199/month
- Vehicle listings
- Basic lead management
- Dealer profile
- Professional$499/month
- Everything in Starter
- Advanced lead tools
- CRM integration
- Premium$899/month
- Everything in Professional
- Top placement
- Priority support
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 AutoTrader if
- You need vehicle listing.
- You work on Web, Mobile, App.
- You also want marketplace visibility.
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 AutoTrader or AllData better?
- Neither clearly leads. AutoTrader starts at $199/month and AllData at $179/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AutoTrader or AllData?
- AutoTrader starts at $199/month and AllData at $179/month.
- Does AutoTrader or AllData run on more platforms?
- AutoTrader runs on Web, Mobile, App. AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
- What is AutoTrader best used for?
- AutoTrader is most often used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations. Of those, dealership management and service scheduling are not what AllData is typically brought in for.
- What can AutoTrader do that AllData cannot?
- AutoTrader covers Vehicle listing, Marketplace visibility, Lead generation, Dealer profile. AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. Both handle SSL encryption, Secure authentication.
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