CDK Global vs Kelley Blue Book

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.

What people use each for

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is CDK Global or Kelley Blue Book better?

Neither clearly leads. CDK Global starts at On request and Kelley Blue Book at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, CDK Global or Kelley Blue Book?

Kelley Blue Book has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for CDK Global and Free for Kelley Blue Book.

Does CDK Global or Kelley Blue Book run on more platforms?

CDK Global runs on Web, Desktop, Api. Kelley Blue Book runs on Web, Mobile, App.

Can I use Kelley Blue Book for free?

Yes. Kelley Blue Book 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 Kelley Blue Book is typically brought in for.

What can CDK Global do that Kelley Blue Book cannot?

CDK Global covers Dealer Management System, Sales desking, F&I management, Service scheduling. Kelley Blue Book covers Vehicle valuations, Market pricing, Trade-in values, Market trends. Both handle Accounting software.