Automotive · head to head
AutoVitals vs DealerTrack
The short version
- Each has a real cost: AutoVitals the Internet Archive's capture of AutoVitals' homepage on 17 December 2021 stated a guarantee that if a shop follows AutoVitals' best practices and does not raise its average repair order by 20 percent within 90 days, AutoVitals will tear up the contract with no penalty; no price figure is published, only demo requests.; DealerTrack dealertrack (a Cox Automotive brand) publishes no pricing on its own coxautoinc.com/brands/dealertrack page for its DMS, F&I, CRM or registration/titling products; every product card ends in a Request a demo or Contact us link instead of a figure.
- They diverge on capability: AutoVitals covers Digital inspections, DealerTrack covers F&I management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AutoVitals and DealerTrack actually diverge.
| Attribute | AutoVitals | DealerTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $199/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile, App, Tablet | Web, Mobile, Desktop |
| Founded | 2011 | 1990 |
Identical on both: 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 AutoVitals
- Digital inspections
- Photo documentation
- Video capability
- Customer reports
- Shop management
- Work order tracking
- Mobile application
- Email services
Only in DealerTrack
- F&I management
- Compliance automation
- Document templates
- Lender integration
- Warranty management
- Product solutions
- Reporting & analytics
- Lender networks
Both cover
- Customer portal
- DMS systems
- Payment processors
- Data encryption
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
AutoVitals
- Dealership Management
- Service Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Sales Operations
- Customer Relationship
DealerTrack
- Dealership Management
- Service Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Sales Operations
- Customer Relationship
Both are used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations, customer relationship, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
AutoVitals
- The Internet Archive's capture of AutoVitals' homepage on 17 December 2021 stated a guarantee that if a shop follows AutoVitals' best practices and does not raise its average repair order by 20 percent within 90 days, AutoVitals will tear up the contract with no penalty; no price figure is published, only demo requests.
DealerTrack
- Dealertrack (a Cox Automotive brand) publishes no pricing on its own coxautoinc.com/brands/dealertrack page for its DMS, F&I, CRM or registration/titling products; every product card ends in a Request a demo or Contact us link instead of a figure.
Pricing, plan by plan
AutoVitals
$199/month- Essential$199/month
- Digital inspections
- Photo documentation
- Customer reports
- Professional$399/month
- Everything in Essential
- Shop management
- Customer portal
- Enterprise$699/month
- Everything in Professional
- Multi-location
- Custom integration
DealerTrack
On request- Standard$undefined/month
- F&I management
- Compliance tools
- Document automation
- Professional$undefined/month
- Everything in Standard
- Advanced compliance
- Custom workflows
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Everything in Professional
- Multi-location support
- API access
Which should you pick?
Choose AutoVitals if
- You need digital inspections.
- You work on Web, Mobile, App, Tablet.
- You also want photo documentation.
Choose DealerTrack if
- You need f&i management.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
- You also want compliance automation.
Questions people ask
- Is AutoVitals or DealerTrack better?
- Neither clearly leads. AutoVitals starts at $199/month and DealerTrack at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AutoVitals or DealerTrack?
- AutoVitals starts at $199/month and DealerTrack at On request.
- Does AutoVitals or DealerTrack run on more platforms?
- AutoVitals runs on Web, Mobile, App, Tablet. DealerTrack runs on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
- What is AutoVitals best used for?
- AutoVitals is most often used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations.
- What can AutoVitals do that DealerTrack cannot?
- AutoVitals covers Digital inspections, Photo documentation, Video capability, Customer reports. DealerTrack covers F&I management, Compliance automation, Document templates, Lender integration. Both handle Customer portal, DMS systems, Payment processors, Data encryption.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
AutoVitals: How do I get pricing information for AutoVitals?
Pricing details are not published on the website. Customers must schedule a demo or contact the sales team directly at (866) 949-2848 or [email protected] to receive pricing quotes.
SourceAutoVitals: Is there a free trial available before contacting sales?
The website does not mention a free trial option. All information gathering requires scheduling a demo or contacting the sales team.
SourceAutoVitals: What is the typical process to get a pricing quote?
AutoVitals directs customers to either use the 'Get a Demo' call-to-action or contact their sales team directly. Pricing quotes are provided after a demo or consultation.
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