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IDENTIFIX vs AllData

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IDENTIFIX

Software

Fix it the first time

From
$99/month
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

  • Each has a real cost: IDENTIFIX promotional monthly pricing reverts after 2 months: Pro Academy rises from $278/mo to $298/mo and Pro rises from $268/mo to $288/mo; AllData pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor
  • They diverge on capability: IDENTIFIX covers Direct-Hit database, AllData covers OEM repair procedures.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IDENTIFIX and AllData actually diverge.

Attributes where IDENTIFIX and AllData differ
AttributeIDENTIFIXAllData
Starting price$99/month$179/month
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet
Founded19871986

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 IDENTIFIX

  • Direct-Hit database
  • Confirmed fixes
  • OEM repair info
  • Wiring diagrams
  • TSB access
  • Component locators
  • Hotline support
  • Training videos

Only in AllData

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

Both cover

  • Customer messaging
  • Cloud deployment

What people use each for

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

IDENTIFIX

  • Automotive repair shops looking up verified repair fixes and diagnostic data for specific vehiclesnot AllData

AllData

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

Where each one falls short

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

IDENTIFIX

  • Promotional monthly pricing reverts after 2 months: Pro Academy rises from $278/mo to $298/mo and Pro rises from $268/mo to $288/mo
  • DIY plan at $29.99/mo limits database access to a single vehicle only, versus full vehicle database on Academy and Pro plans
  • Technician training and certification prep are excluded from the Pro plan and included only on the pricier Academy plan

AllData

  • Pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor

Pricing, plan by plan

IDENTIFIX

$99/month
  • Direct-Hit$99/month
    • Confirmed fixes
    • OEM information
    • Wiring diagrams
  • Direct-Hit Pro$159/month
    • Everything in Direct-Hit
    • Hotline calls
    • Expert assistance
  • Shop Plus$249/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Multiple users
    • Shop management

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 IDENTIFIX if

  • You need direct-hit database.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want confirmed fixes.
IDENTIFIX 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 IDENTIFIX or AllData better?
Neither clearly leads. IDENTIFIX starts at $99/month and AllData at $179/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IDENTIFIX or AllData?
IDENTIFIX starts at $99/month and AllData at $179/month.
Does IDENTIFIX or AllData run on more platforms?
IDENTIFIX runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
What is IDENTIFIX best used for?
IDENTIFIX is most often used for automotive repair shops looking up verified repair fixes and diagnostic data for specific vehicles. Of those, automotive repair shops looking up verified repair fixes and diagnostic data for specific vehicles is not what AllData is typically brought in for.
What can IDENTIFIX do that AllData cannot?
IDENTIFIX covers Direct-Hit database, Confirmed fixes, OEM repair info, Wiring diagrams. AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. Both handle Customer messaging, Cloud deployment.
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