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Mitchell 1 vs AutoCheck

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Mitchell 1

Software

Repair information for the professional

From
$189/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
AutoCheck logo

AutoCheck

Software

Vehicle history reports and auction information

From
$19.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Mitchell 1 the initial subscription term is 12 or 24 months and the subscription cannot be cancelled by the customer during that initial period; 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: Mitchell 1 covers ProDemand repair info, AutoCheck covers Vehicle history reports.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mitchell 1 and AutoCheck actually diverge.

Attributes where Mitchell 1 and AutoCheck differ
AttributeMitchell 1AutoCheck
Starting price$189/month$19.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Mobile, TabletWeb, Mobile, App
Founded19182003

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Mitchell 1

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

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.

Mitchell 1

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

AutoCheck

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

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

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 Mitchell 1 if

  • You need prodemand repair info.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet.
  • You also want wiring diagrams.
Mitchell 1 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 Mitchell 1 or AutoCheck better?
Neither clearly leads. Mitchell 1 starts at $189/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, Mitchell 1 or AutoCheck?
Mitchell 1 starts at $189/month and AutoCheck at $19.99/month.
Does Mitchell 1 or AutoCheck run on more platforms?
Mitchell 1 runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet. AutoCheck runs on Web, Mobile, App.
What is Mitchell 1 best used for?
Mitchell 1 is most often used for automotive repair information, wiring diagrams and oem procedures for independent shops, shop management including estimating, invoicing and work orders, labour time and parts pricing lookup for repair estimates. Of those, automotive repair information, wiring diagrams and oem procedures for independent shops and shop management including estimating, invoicing and work orders are not what AutoCheck is typically brought in for.
What can Mitchell 1 do that AutoCheck cannot?
Mitchell 1 covers ProDemand repair info, Wiring diagrams, TSB database, Recall information. AutoCheck covers Vehicle history reports, Auction data, Title information, Lien records.
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