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Epicor DMS vs Tekmetric

Epicor DMS logo

Epicor DMS

Automotive

Enterprise dealership management solutions

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tekmetric logo

Tekmetric

Automotive

Complete shop management for independent shops

From
$179/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Epicor DMS pricing is not publicly available and requires custom quotes; Tekmetric every price is per shop, and each additional location needs its own plan subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Epicor DMS covers Sales desking, Tekmetric covers Work order management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Epicor DMS and Tekmetric actually diverge.

Attributes where Epicor DMS and Tekmetric differ
AttributeEpicor DMSTekmetric
Starting priceOn request$179/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsCloud, On-Premise, HybridWeb, Mobile, App
Founded19992016

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Epicor DMS

  • Sales desking
  • F&I management
  • Service scheduling
  • Parts management
  • Accounting
  • CRM
  • OEM integration
  • Business intelligence

Only in Tekmetric

  • Work order management
  • Customer management
  • Scheduling system
  • Estimating tools
  • Invoicing
  • Customer portal
  • Mobile application
  • Payment processors

Both cover

  • Vehicle history
  • Accounting software
  • Data encryption

What people use each for

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

Epicor DMS

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

Tekmetric

  • Shop management for independent auto repair shops: repair orders, estimates and invoicingnot Epicor DMS
  • Digital vehicle inspections shared with customersnot Epicor DMS
  • Managing parts inventory, vendors and technician job clocksnot Epicor DMS

Where each one falls short

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

Epicor DMS

  • Pricing is not publicly available and requires custom quotes
  • No free trial available to evaluate the system
  • Requires significant implementation time and customization

Tekmetric

  • Every price is per shop, and each additional location needs its own plan subscription
  • Two-way texting, the real-time shop dashboard, the technician board and employee performance analytics require the Scale plan at $439 per month
  • The labor guide, time and job clocks and parts and inventory reports are withheld from the entry Start plan at $199 per month
  • Integrated payments, a dedicated account manager and quarterly business reviews are Enterprise only, and Enterprise is custom priced with no published rate
  • Multi-shop management is a $70 per month per shop add-on on top of a plan subscription at every location
  • The Tire Suite add-on costs an extra $39 per month per shop
  • The Marketing add-on costs an extra $345 per month per shop, more than the Scale plan itself
  • The discounted rates such as $179 per month require annual billing

Pricing, plan by plan

Epicor DMS

On request
  • Standard$undefined/month
    • Core DMS functionality
    • Sales management
    • Service management
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • All Standard features
    • Advanced CRM
    • Multi-rooftop support

Tekmetric

$179/month
  • Start$199/month
    • Inventory management
    • Digital vehicle inspections
    • Smart jobs
  • Grow$349/month
    • All Start features
    • Labor guide
    • Maintenance schedule
  • Scale$439/month
    • All Grow features
    • Two-way texting
    • Real-time shop dashboard
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Custom pricing
    • Integrated payments
    • Dedicated account manager

Which should you pick?

Choose Epicor DMS if

  • You need sales desking.
  • You work on Cloud, On-Premise, Hybrid.
  • You also want f&i management.
Epicor DMS review

Choose Tekmetric if

  • You need work order management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want customer management.
Tekmetric review

Questions people ask

Is Epicor DMS or Tekmetric better?
Neither clearly leads. Epicor DMS starts at On request and Tekmetric at $179/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Epicor DMS or Tekmetric?
Epicor DMS starts at On request and Tekmetric at $179/month.
Does Epicor DMS or Tekmetric run on more platforms?
Epicor DMS runs on Cloud, On-Premise, Hybrid. Tekmetric runs on Web, Mobile, App.
What is Epicor DMS best used for?
Epicor DMS is most often used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations. Of those, dealership management and service scheduling are not what Tekmetric is typically brought in for.
What can Epicor DMS do that Tekmetric cannot?
Epicor DMS covers Sales desking, F&I management, Service scheduling, Parts management. Tekmetric covers Work order management, Customer management, Scheduling system, Estimating tools. Both handle Vehicle history, Accounting software, Data encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Epicor DMS: Does Epicor DMS support both cloud and on-premise deployment?

Yes. Epicor offers multiple deployment options including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployments, allowing customers to choose based on their requirements and migrate between models.

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Tekmetric: Are there per-user fees?

No, Tekmetric charges per shop, not per user. All plans include unlimited users, unlimited repair orders (ROs), unlimited support, and no hidden fees.

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Epicor DMS: What integrations does Epicor DMS provide for dealerships?

Epicor provides integrated parts sourcing through the Epicor Parts Portal, service estimating tools, CRM capabilities for customer relationship management, and warehouse management through Epicor Indago WMS.

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Tekmetric: Can I pay annually?

Yes, Tekmetric offers both month-to-month and annual subscriptions. Annual billing typically provides savings, and there are no long-term contracts required.

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Epicor DMS: How many part numbers are available in Epicor's database?

Epicor's platform provides access to more than 17 million part numbers for over 1.4 billion unique vehicle applications.

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Tekmetric: What add-ons are available?

Tekmetric offers Multi-Shop Management ($70/month per shop), Tire Suite ($39/month per shop), Marketing ($345/month per shop), and Integrated Payments (included in Enterprise plan).

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Epicor DMS: Does Epicor offer a free trial?

No free trial is available. Pricing is based on custom quotes due to varying factors like usage, number of users, and custom modules required.

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Epicor DMS: What are the deployment costs for Epicor DMS?

For cloud ERP solutions, costs typically run between $150-$200/user/month for a basic package. For on-premise solutions, perpetual licenses range from $3,200-$4,800 per user.

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