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Carvana vs AllData

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Carvana

Software

The new way to buy and sell cars

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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AllData

Software

The industry standard in OEM repair information

From
$179/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Carvana as archived in December 2019, Carvana limits its money-back guarantee to a 7-day return window rather than offering open-ended returns, after which a purchased vehicle cannot be exchanged or refunded.; AllData pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor
  • They diverge on capability: Carvana covers Online marketplace, AllData covers OEM repair procedures.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Carvana and AllData actually diverge.

Attributes where Carvana and AllData differ
AttributeCarvanaAllData
Starting priceOn request$179/month
Pricing modeltransactionsubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, AppWeb, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet
Founded20121986

Identical on both: 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 Carvana

  • Online marketplace
  • Vehicle listing
  • Instant appraisal
  • Financing options
  • Home delivery
  • 7-day return policy
  • Transparent pricing
  • Trade-in service

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.

Carvana

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

AllData

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

Where each one falls short

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

Carvana

  • As archived in December 2019, Carvana limits its money-back guarantee to a 7-day return window rather than offering open-ended returns, after which a purchased vehicle cannot be exchanged or refunded.

AllData

  • Pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor

Pricing, plan by plan

Carvana

On request
  • Buyer StandardFree
    • Free vehicle listings
    • Search and filter
    • Saved vehicles
  • Seller Service$undefined/transaction
    • Free valuation
    • Quick appraisal
    • Immediate cash offer

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 Carvana if

  • You need online marketplace.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want vehicle listing.
Carvana review

Choose AllData if

  • You need oem repair procedures.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
  • You also want interactive wiring diagrams.
AllData review

Questions people ask

Is Carvana or AllData better?
Neither clearly leads. Carvana 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, Carvana or AllData?
Carvana starts at On request and AllData at $179/month.
Does Carvana or AllData run on more platforms?
Carvana runs on Web, Mobile, App. AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
What is Carvana best used for?
Carvana 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 Carvana do that AllData cannot?
Carvana covers Online marketplace, Vehicle listing, Instant appraisal, Financing options. AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. Both handle SSL encryption, Secure authentication.
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