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Kelley Blue Book vs Mitchell 1

Kelley Blue Book logo

Kelley Blue Book

Automotive

Industry-leading vehicle valuation and pricing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mitchell 1 logo

Mitchell 1

Automotive

Repair information for the professional

From
$189/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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, Mitchell 1 covers ProDemand repair info.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kelley Blue Book and Mitchell 1 actually diverge.

Attributes where Kelley Blue Book and Mitchell 1 differ
AttributeKelley Blue BookMitchell 1
Starting priceFree$189/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, AppWeb, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet
Founded19261918

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 Mitchell 1

  • ProDemand repair info
  • Wiring diagrams
  • TSB database
  • Recall information
  • Labor times
  • Parts ordering
  • Shop management
  • Customer management

Both cover

  • Accounting software

What people use each for

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

Kelley Blue Book

  • Dealership Managementnot Mitchell 1
  • Service Schedulingnot Mitchell 1
  • Inventory Managementnot Mitchell 1
  • Sales Operationsnot Mitchell 1
  • Customer Relationshipnot Mitchell 1

Mitchell 1

  • Automotive repair information, wiring diagrams and OEM procedures for independent shopsnot Kelley Blue Book
  • Shop management including estimating, invoicing and work ordersnot Kelley Blue Book
  • Labour time and parts pricing lookup for repair estimatesnot 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.

Mitchell 1

  • The initial subscription term is 12 or 24 months and the subscription cannot be cancelled by the customer during that initial period
  • After the initial term the subscription renews automatically month to month and cancelling requires 30 days notice
  • Mitchell 1 reserves the right to change pricing on notice before each rental renewal period
  • Billing is monthly with payment due within 30 calendar days of the invoice date
  • The product ordering page at mitchell1.com/products/order-prodemand redirects to a separate storefront at buymitchell1.net that blocks automated reads

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

Mitchell 1

$189/month
  • ProDemand$189/month
    • Repair procedures
    • Wiring diagrams
    • TSBs & recalls
  • Manager SE$249/month
    • Shop management
    • Work orders
    • Customer database
  • Complete Package$399/month
    • ProDemand
    • Manager SE
    • SocialCRM

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.
Kelley Blue Book review

Choose Mitchell 1 if

  • You need prodemand repair info.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
  • You also want wiring diagrams.
Mitchell 1 review

Questions people ask

Is Kelley Blue Book or Mitchell 1 better?
Neither clearly leads. Kelley Blue Book starts at Free and Mitchell 1 at $189/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kelley Blue Book or Mitchell 1?
Kelley Blue Book has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Kelley Blue Book and $189/month for Mitchell 1.
Does Kelley Blue Book or Mitchell 1 run on more platforms?
Kelley Blue Book runs on Web, Mobile, App. Mitchell 1 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. Mitchell 1 starts at $189/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 Mitchell 1 is typically brought in for.
What can Kelley Blue Book do that Mitchell 1 cannot?
Kelley Blue Book covers Vehicle valuations, Market pricing, Trade-in values, Market trends. Mitchell 1 covers ProDemand repair info, Wiring diagrams, TSB database, Recall information. Both handle Accounting software.
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