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iATN vs AllData

iATN logo

iATN

Software

Community-powered automotive technical advice

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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AllData

Software

The industry standard in OEM repair information

From
$179/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only iATN has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: iATN membership requires at least four years of automotive repair experience or ASE certification to join; AllData pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor
  • They diverge on capability: iATN covers Discussion forums, AllData covers OEM repair procedures.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iATN and AllData actually diverge.

Attributes where iATN and AllData differ
AttributeiATNAllData
Starting priceFree$179/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, AppWeb, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet
Founded19961986

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 iATN

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

Only in AllData

  • OEM repair procedures
  • Interactive wiring diagrams
  • TSB library
  • Recall database
  • Labor time estimates
  • Component locations
  • Diagnostic codes
  • Fluid specifications

Both cover

  • SSL encryption

What people use each for

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

iATN

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

AllData

  • Looking up OEM-accurate mechanical repair proceduresnot iATN
  • Collision repair information for body shopsnot iATN
  • Shop management alongside the repair databasenot iATN

Where each one falls short

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

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

AllData

  • Pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor

Pricing, plan by plan

iATN

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

AllData

$179/month
  • AllData Repair$179/month
    • OEM repair info
    • Wiring diagrams
    • TSBs
  • AllData Manage$99/month
    • Shop management
    • Digital inspections
    • Appointment scheduling
  • AllData Complete$259/month
    • AllData Repair
    • AllData Manage
    • AllData Tech-Assist

Which should you pick?

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

Choose AllData if

  • You need oem repair procedures.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
  • You also want interactive wiring diagrams.
AllData review

Questions people ask

Is iATN or AllData better?
Neither clearly leads. iATN starts at Free and AllData at $179/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iATN or AllData?
iATN has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for iATN and $179/month for AllData.
Does iATN or AllData run on more platforms?
iATN runs on Web, Mobile, App. AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
Can I use iATN for free?
Yes. iATN has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. AllData starts at $179/month.
What is iATN best used for?
iATN is most often used for automotive repair technicians sharing diagnostic knowledge and troubleshooting tips across a global technician network. Of those, automotive repair technicians sharing diagnostic knowledge and troubleshooting tips across a global technician network is not what AllData is typically brought in for.
What can iATN do that AllData cannot?
iATN covers Discussion forums, Question posting, Expert responses, Knowledge base. AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. Both handle SSL encryption.
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