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CDK Global vs Edmunds

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CDK Global

Automotive

Drive your dealership forward

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Edmunds logo

Edmunds

Automotive

Car research, reviews, and pricing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Edmunds has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: CDK Global no pricing information is published on the website; Edmunds edmunds' Dealership API terms of use limit cached API content to 30 days, after which it must be purged, and forbid copying, storing or archiving content beyond that window, per the vendor's own developer terms.
  • They diverge on capability: CDK Global covers Dealer Management System, Edmunds covers Vehicle reviews.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where CDK Global and Edmunds differ
AttributeCDK GlobalEdmunds
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, ApiWeb, Mobile, App
Founded20141966

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 Edmunds

  • Vehicle reviews
  • Pricing tools
  • Comparisons
  • Expert ratings
  • Buyer guides
  • Dealer locator
  • Lease calculators
  • True Market Value pricing

What people use each for

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

CDK Global

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

Edmunds

  • Dealership Managementnot CDK Global
  • Service Schedulingnot CDK Global
  • Inventory Managementnot CDK Global
  • Sales Operationsnot CDK Global
  • Customer Relationshipnot CDK Global

Where each one falls short

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

CDK Global

  • No pricing information is published on the website
  • Pricing model is not disclosed; buyers must contact sales directly

Edmunds

  • Edmunds' Dealership API terms of use limit cached API content to 30 days, after which it must be purged, and forbid copying, storing or archiving content beyond that window, per the vendor's own developer terms.

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

Edmunds

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Vehicle comparisons
    • Expert reviews
    • Price estimates
  • Premium Dealer$399/month
    • Lead generation
    • Dealer profile
    • Customer reviews
  • Enterprise$999/month
    • Everything in Premium
    • Custom integration
    • API access

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 Edmunds if

  • You need vehicle reviews.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want pricing tools.
Edmunds review

Questions people ask

Is CDK Global or Edmunds better?
Neither clearly leads. CDK Global starts at On request and Edmunds at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CDK Global or Edmunds?
Edmunds has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for CDK Global and Free for Edmunds.
Does CDK Global or Edmunds run on more platforms?
CDK Global runs on Web, Desktop, Api. Edmunds runs on Web, Mobile, App.
Can I use Edmunds for free?
Yes. Edmunds 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 Edmunds is typically brought in for.
What can CDK Global do that Edmunds cannot?
CDK Global covers Dealer Management System, Sales desking, F&I management, Service scheduling. Edmunds covers Vehicle reviews, Pricing tools, Comparisons, Expert ratings.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CDK Global: How much does CDK Global cost?

CDK Global does not publish pricing on its website. The vendor requires customers to contact their sales team directly at 833.620.2129 or through their contact form to obtain quotes.

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CDK Global: What is CDK Global's pricing model?

The pricing model is not disclosed. CDK Global directs all pricing inquiries to their sales team, suggesting a custom quote or negotiated pricing structure.

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CDK Global: Is there a free trial available?

No information about free trials is provided on CDK Global's website.

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CDK Global: Who should I contact for pricing information?

Contact CDK Global's sales team at 833.620.2129 or 847.397.1700, or visit their Contact Us page to request pricing information.

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