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KBB vs Audatex

KBB logo

KBB

Automotive

Vehicle pricing and research from Kelley Blue Book

From
Free
Rated
-
A

Audatex

Automotive

Damage assessment and estimating software

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only KBB has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: KBB covers Vehicle pricing, Audatex covers Damage assessment.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which KBB and Audatex actually diverge.

Attributes where KBB and Audatex differ
AttributeKBBAudatex
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, AppWeb, Mobile, Desktop
Founded19261974

Identical on both: 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 KBB

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

Only in Audatex

  • Damage assessment
  • Estimating engine
  • Parts pricing
  • Labor lookup
  • Photo management
  • Mobile application
  • Report generation
  • Quality assurance

Both cover

  • Mobile apps
  • SSL encryption
  • Secure authentication
  • Data protection

What people use each for

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

KBB

  • Dealership Management
  • Service Scheduling
  • Inventory Management
  • Sales Operations
  • Customer Relationship

Audatex

  • Dealership Management
  • Service Scheduling
  • Inventory Management
  • Sales Operations
  • Customer Relationship

Both are used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations, customer relationship, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

Audatex

Nothing recorded yet. See the Audatex review.

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

Audatex

On request
  • Standard$undefined/month
    • Damage assessment
    • Estimate creation
    • Parts lookup
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • Advanced assessment
    • Mobile estimating
    • Claims integration
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Complete platform
    • All modules
    • Custom workflows

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.

Choose Audatex if

  • You need damage assessment.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
  • You also want estimating engine.

Questions people ask

Is KBB or Audatex better?
Neither clearly leads. KBB starts at Free and Audatex at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, KBB or Audatex?
KBB has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for KBB and On request for Audatex.
Does KBB or Audatex run on more platforms?
KBB runs on Web, Mobile, App. Audatex runs on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
Can I use KBB for free?
Yes. KBB has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Audatex starts at On request.
What is KBB best used for?
KBB is most often used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations.
What can KBB do that Audatex cannot?
KBB covers Vehicle pricing, Trade-in values, Depreciation estimates, Expert reviews. Audatex covers Damage assessment, Estimating engine, Parts pricing, Labor lookup. Both handle Mobile apps, SSL encryption, Secure authentication, Data protection.

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