Software · head to head
CARFAX for Dealers vs AllData
AllData
Software
The industry standard in OEM repair information
- From
- $179/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: CARFAX for Dealers the App Store listing (publisher CARFAX, Inc.) states the app requires an existing CARFAX for Dealers business account login, so it cannot be evaluated or purchased as a standalone app without a separate commercial dealer contract already in place.; AllData pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor
- They diverge on capability: CARFAX for Dealers covers Vehicle history reports, AllData covers OEM repair procedures.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CARFAX for Dealers and AllData actually diverge.
| Attribute | CARFAX for Dealers | AllData |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $179/month |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile, Api | Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet |
| Founded | 1984 | 1986 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in CARFAX for Dealers
- Vehicle history reports
- Service history
- Accident history
- 1-Owner finder
- CARFAX listings
- Service retention
- Dealer website tools
- Customer leads
Only in AllData
- OEM repair procedures
- Interactive wiring diagrams
- TSB library
- Recall database
- Labor time estimates
- Component locations
- Diagnostic codes
- Fluid specifications
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
CARFAX for Dealers
- Vehicle historynot AllData
- Customer trustnot AllData
- Inventory merchandisingnot AllData
- Service retentionnot AllData
- Lead generationnot AllData
AllData
- Looking up OEM-accurate mechanical repair proceduresnot CARFAX for Dealers
- Collision repair information for body shopsnot CARFAX for Dealers
- Shop management alongside the repair databasenot CARFAX for Dealers
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
CARFAX for Dealers
- The App Store listing (publisher CARFAX, Inc.) states the app requires an existing CARFAX for Dealers business account login, so it cannot be evaluated or purchased as a standalone app without a separate commercial dealer contract already in place.
AllData
- Pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor
Pricing, plan by plan
CARFAX for Dealers
On request- Basic$undefined/month
- Vehicle history reports
- Inventory listings
- Dealer website badge
- Advantage$undefined/month
- Everything in Basic
- CARFAX Hot Listings
- Service retention tools
- Advantage Plus$undefined/month
- Everything in Advantage
- Snap report
- 1-owner leads
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 CARFAX for Dealers if
- You need vehicle history reports.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
- You also want service history.
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 CARFAX for Dealers or AllData better?
- Neither clearly leads. CARFAX for Dealers starts at On request and AllData at $179/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CARFAX for Dealers or AllData?
- CARFAX for Dealers starts at On request and AllData at $179/month.
- Does CARFAX for Dealers or AllData run on more platforms?
- CARFAX for Dealers runs on Web, Mobile, Api. AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
- What is CARFAX for Dealers best used for?
- CARFAX for Dealers is most often used for vehicle history, customer trust, inventory merchandising, service retention. Of those, vehicle history and customer trust are not what AllData is typically brought in for.
- What can CARFAX for Dealers do that AllData cannot?
- CARFAX for Dealers covers Vehicle history reports, Service history, Accident history, 1-Owner finder. AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. Both handle Cloud deployment.