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KBB vs AllData

KBB logo

KBB

Software

Vehicle pricing and research from Kelley Blue Book

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 KBB has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: KBB kBB car-values tool is free to consumers with no subscription tier, per the 27 Dec 2022 archive capture; AllData pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor
  • They diverge on capability: KBB covers Vehicle pricing, AllData covers OEM repair procedures.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which KBB and AllData actually diverge.

Attributes where KBB and AllData differ
AttributeKBBAllData
Starting priceFree$179/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, AppWeb, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet
Founded19261986

Identical on both: 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 KBB

  • Vehicle pricing
  • Trade-in values
  • Depreciation estimates
  • Expert reviews
  • Comparisons
  • Research tools
  • Cost of ownership
  • Inventory search

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
  • Secure authentication

What people use each for

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

KBB

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

AllData

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

Where each one falls short

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

KBB

  • KBB car-values tool is free to consumers with no subscription tier, per the 27 Dec 2022 archive capture

AllData

  • Pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor

Pricing, plan by plan

KBB

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Vehicle values
    • Pricing data
    • Expert reviews
  • Dealer Instant Offer$299/month
    • Instant offer capability
    • Lead generation
    • Customer tools

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 KBB if

  • You need vehicle pricing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want trade-in values.
KBB 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 KBB or AllData better?
Neither clearly leads. KBB 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, KBB or AllData?
KBB has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for KBB and $179/month for AllData.
Does KBB or AllData run on more platforms?
KBB runs on Web, Mobile, App. AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
Can I use KBB for free?
Yes. KBB has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. AllData starts at $179/month.
What is KBB best used for?
KBB is most often used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations. Of those, dealership management and service scheduling are not what AllData is typically brought in for.
What can KBB do that AllData cannot?
KBB covers Vehicle pricing, Trade-in values, Depreciation estimates, Expert reviews. AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. Both handle SSL encryption, Secure authentication.
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