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CarGurus vs AllData

CarGurus logo

CarGurus

Software

Smart car marketplace with deal analysis

From
$249/month
Rated
-
AllData logo

AllData

Software

The industry standard in OEM repair information

From
$179/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: CarGurus covers Vehicle listing, AllData covers OEM repair procedures.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CarGurus and AllData actually diverge.

Attributes where CarGurus and AllData differ
AttributeCarGurusAllData
Starting price$249/month$179/month
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, AppWeb, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet
Founded20061986

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 CarGurus

  • Vehicle listing
  • AI deal scoring
  • Market pricing analysis
  • Lead generation
  • Dealer metrics
  • Inventory insights
  • Photo management
  • Consumer reviews

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.

CarGurus

  • Dealership Managementnot AllData
  • Service Schedulingnot AllData
  • Inventory Managementnot AllData
  • Sales Operationsnot AllData
  • Customer Relationshipnot AllData

AllData

  • Looking up OEM-accurate mechanical repair proceduresnot CarGurus
  • Collision repair information for body shopsnot CarGurus
  • Shop management alongside the repair databasenot CarGurus

Where each one falls short

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

CarGurus

Nothing recorded yet. See the CarGurus review.

AllData

  • Pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor

Pricing, plan by plan

CarGurus

$249/month
  • Essential$249/month
    • Vehicle listing
    • Basic lead management
    • Pricing data
  • Pro$599/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Advanced pricing intelligence
    • Lead scoring
  • Enterprise$1299/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Custom pricing
    • Dedicated 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 CarGurus if

  • You need vehicle listing.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want ai deal scoring.

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 CarGurus or AllData better?
Neither clearly leads. CarGurus starts at $249/month and AllData at $179/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CarGurus or AllData?
CarGurus starts at $249/month and AllData at $179/month.
Does CarGurus or AllData run on more platforms?
CarGurus runs on Web, Mobile, App. AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
What is CarGurus best used for?
CarGurus 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 CarGurus do that AllData cannot?
CarGurus covers Vehicle listing, AI deal scoring, Market pricing analysis, Lead generation. AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. Both handle SSL encryption, Secure authentication.

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