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Kelley Blue Book vs AllData

Kelley Blue Book logo

Kelley Blue Book

Automotive

Industry-leading vehicle valuation and pricing

From
Free
Rated
-
AllData logo

AllData

Automotive

The industry standard in OEM repair information

From
$179/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Kelley Blue Book has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Kelley Blue Book covers Vehicle valuations, AllData covers OEM repair procedures.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kelley Blue Book and AllData actually diverge.

Attributes where Kelley Blue Book and AllData differ
AttributeKelley Blue BookAllData
Starting priceFree$179/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, AppWeb, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet
Founded19261986

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Kelley Blue Book

  • Vehicle valuations
  • Market pricing
  • Trade-in values
  • Market trends
  • Historical data
  • Pricing intelligence
  • Vehicle comparisons
  • Mobile tools

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.

Kelley Blue Book

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

AllData

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kelley Blue Book

Nothing recorded yet. See the Kelley Blue Book review.

AllData

  • Pricing is not published and requires contacting the vendor

Pricing, plan by plan

Kelley Blue Book

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic valuations
    • Market data
    • Pricing tools
  • Professional$99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Advanced valuations
    • Historical data
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Bulk pricing
    • Custom integrations

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 Kelley Blue Book if

  • You need vehicle valuations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want market pricing.

Choose AllData if

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

Questions people ask

Is Kelley Blue Book or AllData better?
Neither clearly leads. Kelley Blue Book 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, Kelley Blue Book or AllData?
Kelley Blue Book has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Kelley Blue Book and $179/month for AllData.
Does Kelley Blue Book or AllData run on more platforms?
Kelley Blue Book runs on Web, Mobile, App. AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
Can I use Kelley Blue Book for free?
Yes. Kelley Blue Book has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. AllData starts at $179/month.
What is Kelley Blue Book best used for?
Kelley Blue Book 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 Kelley Blue Book do that AllData cannot?
Kelley Blue Book covers Vehicle valuations, Market pricing, Trade-in values, Market trends. AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. Both handle SSL encryption, Secure authentication.

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