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Epicor DMS vs vAuto

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Epicor DMS

Automotive

Enterprise dealership management solutions

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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vAuto

Automotive

The science of pricing vehicles

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Epicor DMS pricing is not publicly available and requires custom quotes; vAuto pricing is not published for inventory management tools; the site directs buyers to request a demo or call for a quote
  • They diverge on capability: Epicor DMS covers Sales desking, vAuto covers Live market pricing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Epicor DMS and vAuto differ
AttributeEpicor DMSvAuto
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsCloud, On-Premise, HybridWeb, Mobile
Founded19992005

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 vAuto

  • Live market pricing
  • Inventory management
  • Stocking recommendations
  • Pricing optimization
  • Days-to-sell tracking
  • Profit analysis
  • Auction sourcing
  • Reconditioning tracking

Both cover

  • SOC2
  • Data encryption
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

Epicor DMS

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

vAuto

  • Auto dealers pricing and managing used-vehicle inventory across a dealer groupnot 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

vAuto

  • Pricing is not published for inventory management tools; the site directs buyers to request a demo or call for a quote

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

vAuto

On request
  • Provision$undefined/month
    • Live market data
    • Pricing guidance
    • Inventory analytics
  • Stockwave$undefined/month
    • Auction sourcing
    • Profit predictions
    • Run lists
  • Complete Suite$undefined/month
    • Provision
    • Stockwave
    • iRecon

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 vAuto if

  • You need live market pricing.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want inventory management.
vAuto review

Questions people ask

Is Epicor DMS or vAuto better?
Neither clearly leads. Epicor DMS starts at On request and vAuto at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Epicor DMS or vAuto?
Epicor DMS starts at On request and vAuto at On request.
Does Epicor DMS or vAuto run on more platforms?
Epicor DMS runs on Cloud, On-Premise, Hybrid. vAuto runs on Web, Mobile.
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 vAuto is typically brought in for.
What can Epicor DMS do that vAuto cannot?
Epicor DMS covers Sales desking, F&I management, Service scheduling, Parts management. vAuto covers Live market pricing, Inventory management, Stocking recommendations, Pricing optimization. Both handle SOC2, Data encryption, Cloud deployment.

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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vAuto: How do I get pricing for vAuto's products?

vAuto does not publish pricing on their website. You must contact their sales team by calling 877-828-8614, submitting a demo request, or using the guided demo option to discuss costs.

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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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vAuto: What products does vAuto offer?

vAuto provides ProfitTime GPS, Provision, Conquest, Stockwave, iRecon, and Intelligent Promotion tools for used and new vehicle inventory management and merchandising.

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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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vAuto: Can I try vAuto before purchasing?

vAuto offers Request a Demo and Guided Demo options to prospective customers but does not list a free trial period. Contact their sales team for trial availability.

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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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