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AutoTrader vs AllData

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AutoTrader

Software

Leading online automotive marketplace

From
$199/month
Rated
-
AllData logo

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.

Attributes where AutoTrader and AllData differ
AttributeAutoTraderAllData
Starting price$199/month$179/month
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, AppWeb, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet
Founded19971986

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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