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CDK Global vs iATN

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CDK Global

Automotive

Drive your dealership forward

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
iATN logo

iATN

Automotive

Community-powered automotive technical advice

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only iATN has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: CDK Global covers Dealer Management System, iATN covers Discussion forums.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CDK Global and iATN actually diverge.

Attributes where CDK Global and iATN differ
AttributeCDK GlobaliATN
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, ApiWeb, Mobile, App
Founded20141996

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 CDK Global

  • Dealer Management System
  • Sales desking
  • F&I management
  • Service scheduling
  • Parts inventory
  • Accounting
  • CRM integration
  • Digital retailing

Only in iATN

  • Discussion forums
  • Question posting
  • Expert responses
  • Knowledge base
  • Community profiles
  • Search functionality
  • Archives access
  • Real-time notifications

What people use each for

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

CDK Global

  • Dealership operationsnot iATN
  • Sales managementnot iATN
  • Service departmentnot iATN
  • Parts managementnot iATN
  • Financial reportingnot iATN

iATN

  • Automotive repair technicians sharing diagnostic knowledge and troubleshooting tips across a global technician networknot CDK Global

Where each one falls short

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

CDK Global

Nothing recorded yet. See the CDK Global review.

iATN

  • Membership requires at least four years of automotive repair experience or ASE certification to join
  • Business tier ($36/month) supports only a single location with up to four concurrent browser connections
  • Business+ tier at $45/month is required to add employee sub-accounts, limited to four additional sub-accounts per location

Pricing, plan by plan

CDK Global

On request
  • Drive$undefined/month
    • Core DMS functionality
    • Sales & F&I
    • Service & parts
  • Drive+$undefined/month
    • Everything in Drive
    • Advanced CRM
    • Digital retailing
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Drive+
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated support

iATN

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Community access
    • Post questions
    • View discussions
  • Premium$99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Advanced search
    • Priority responses

Which should you pick?

Choose CDK Global if

  • You need dealer management system.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Api.
  • You also want sales desking.
CDK Global review

Choose iATN if

  • You need discussion forums.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want question posting.
iATN review

Questions people ask

Is CDK Global or iATN better?
Neither clearly leads. CDK Global starts at On request and iATN at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CDK Global or iATN?
iATN has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for CDK Global and Free for iATN.
Does CDK Global or iATN run on more platforms?
CDK Global runs on Web, Desktop, Api. iATN runs on Web, Mobile, App.
Can I use iATN for free?
Yes. iATN has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CDK Global starts at On request.
What is CDK Global best used for?
CDK Global is most often used for dealership operations, sales management, service department, parts management. Of those, dealership operations and sales management are not what iATN is typically brought in for.
What can CDK Global do that iATN cannot?
CDK Global covers Dealer Management System, Sales desking, F&I management, Service scheduling. iATN covers Discussion forums, Question posting, Expert responses, Knowledge base.
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