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IDENTIFIX vs AutoCheck

IDENTIFIX logo

IDENTIFIX

Automotive

Fix it the first time

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
AutoCheck logo

AutoCheck

Automotive

Vehicle history reports and auction information

From
$19.99/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; AutoCheck autoCheck's official mobile app requires an existing paid business subscription and login; it has no self-serve signup or in-app pricing
  • They diverge on capability: IDENTIFIX covers Direct-Hit database, AutoCheck covers Vehicle history reports.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IDENTIFIX and AutoCheck actually diverge.

Attributes where IDENTIFIX and AutoCheck differ
AttributeIDENTIFIXAutoCheck
Starting price$99/month$19.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb, Mobile, App
Founded19872003

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 IDENTIFIX

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

Only in AutoCheck

  • Vehicle history reports
  • Auction data
  • Title information
  • Lien records
  • Pricing data
  • Service history
  • Odometer verification
  • Claim history

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 AutoCheck

AutoCheck

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

AutoCheck

  • AutoCheck's official mobile app requires an existing paid business subscription and login; it has no self-serve signup or in-app pricing

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

AutoCheck

$19.99/month
  • Single Report$4.99/report
    • One vehicle report
    • Auction history
    • Title status
  • Monthly Subscription$19.99/month
    • Unlimited reports
    • Auction information
    • Pricing analysis
  • Dealer Plan$249/month
    • Unlimited reports
    • API access
    • Custom branding

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 AutoCheck if

  • You need vehicle history reports.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want auction data.
AutoCheck review

Questions people ask

Is IDENTIFIX or AutoCheck better?
Neither clearly leads. IDENTIFIX starts at $99/month and AutoCheck at $19.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IDENTIFIX or AutoCheck?
IDENTIFIX starts at $99/month and AutoCheck at $19.99/month.
Does IDENTIFIX or AutoCheck run on more platforms?
IDENTIFIX runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. AutoCheck runs on Web, Mobile, App.
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 AutoCheck is typically brought in for.
What can IDENTIFIX do that AutoCheck cannot?
IDENTIFIX covers Direct-Hit database, Confirmed fixes, OEM repair info, Wiring diagrams. AutoCheck covers Vehicle history reports, Auction data, Title information, Lien records.
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