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CarNow vs KBB

CarNow logo

CarNow

Automotive

Modern vehicle leasing solutions

From
$800/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
KBB logo

KBB

Automotive

Vehicle pricing and research from Kelley Blue Book

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only KBB has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: CarNow no pricing information disclosed on website; KBB kBB car-values tool is free to consumers with no subscription tier, per the 27 Dec 2022 archive capture
  • They diverge on capability: CarNow covers Lease processing, KBB covers Vehicle pricing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CarNow and KBB actually diverge.

Attributes where CarNow and KBB differ
AttributeCarNowKBB
Starting price$800/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiWeb, Mobile, App
Founded20151926

Identical on both: 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 CarNow

  • Lease processing
  • Document automation
  • Compliance management
  • Lease tracking
  • Customer portal
  • Payment processing
  • Warranty integration
  • Fleet management

Only in KBB

  • Vehicle pricing
  • Trade-in values
  • Depreciation estimates
  • Expert reviews
  • Comparisons
  • Research tools
  • Cost of ownership
  • Inventory search

Both cover

  • CRM systems
  • SSL encryption
  • Secure authentication

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

CarNow

  • Automotive dealership managementnot KBB
  • Car inventory and sales automationnot KBB

KBB

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

Where each one falls short

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

CarNow

  • No pricing information disclosed on website
  • Vendor directs customers to book demo or contact support for pricing
  • Consultative sales approach suggests custom pricing based on dealership needs

KBB

  • KBB car-values tool is free to consumers with no subscription tier, per the 27 Dec 2022 archive capture

Pricing, plan by plan

CarNow

$800/month
  • Starter$800/month
    • Lease processing
    • Document automation
    • Basic compliance
  • Professional$1800/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Advanced compliance
    • Multi-location support
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Custom integrations
    • Advanced reporting

KBB

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Vehicle values
    • Pricing data
    • Expert reviews
  • Dealer Instant Offer$299/month
    • Instant offer capability
    • Lead generation
    • Customer tools

Which should you pick?

Choose CarNow if

  • You need lease processing.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want document automation.
CarNow review

Choose KBB if

  • You need vehicle pricing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want trade-in values.
KBB review

Questions people ask

Is CarNow or KBB better?
Neither clearly leads. CarNow starts at $800/month and KBB at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CarNow or KBB?
KBB has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $800/month for CarNow and Free for KBB.
Does CarNow or KBB run on more platforms?
CarNow runs on Web, Mobile, Api. KBB runs on Web, Mobile, App.
Can I use KBB for free?
Yes. KBB has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CarNow starts at $800/month.
What is CarNow best used for?
CarNow is most often used for automotive dealership management, car inventory and sales automation. Of those, automotive dealership management and car inventory and sales automation are not what KBB is typically brought in for.
What can CarNow do that KBB cannot?
CarNow covers Lease processing, Document automation, Compliance management, Lease tracking. KBB covers Vehicle pricing, Trade-in values, Depreciation estimates, Expert reviews. Both handle CRM systems, SSL encryption, Secure authentication.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CarNow: How much does CarNow cost?

CarNow does not publish pricing on its website. To receive pricing information, you must book a demo or contact support at 877-882-5353 or [email protected].

Source
CarNow: Does CarNow offer different pricing tiers?

CarNow's pricing model is not publicly disclosed, but the vendor's consultative approach suggests pricing is customized based on individual dealership size, location, and specific requirements.

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CarNow: Can I request a free trial of CarNow?

CarNow encourages booking a demo to see the platform in action, but trial terms and conditions are not specified on the public website.

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