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AllData vs Reynolds and Reynolds

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AllData

Automotive

The industry standard in OEM repair information

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Reynolds and Reynolds logo

Reynolds and Reynolds

Automotive

Your dealership. Your way.

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AllData all plans require ongoing monthly subscription with no perpetual license option; Reynolds and Reynolds pricing is not published for its dealer management system products; the site provides no plans or figures and requires contacting sales
  • They diverge on capability: AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Reynolds and Reynolds covers ERA-IGNITE DMS.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllData and Reynolds and Reynolds actually diverge.

Attributes where AllData and Reynolds and Reynolds differ
AttributeAllDataReynolds and Reynolds
Starting price$39/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Mobile, TabletWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded19861866

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 AllData

  • OEM repair procedures
  • Interactive wiring diagrams
  • TSB library
  • Recall database
  • Labor time estimates
  • Component locations
  • Diagnostic codes
  • Fluid specifications

Only in Reynolds and Reynolds

  • ERA-IGNITE DMS
  • docuPAD F&I
  • Sales management
  • Service scheduling
  • Parts management
  • Accounting suite
  • Customer management
  • Inventory control

What people use each for

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

AllData

  • Auto repair shop management and diagnosticsnot Reynolds and Reynolds
  • Vehicle collision damage assessmentnot Reynolds and Reynolds
  • ASE technician reference and supportnot Reynolds and Reynolds

Reynolds and Reynolds

  • Auto dealerships running a dealer management system across sales, finance and insurance, and servicenot AllData

Where each one falls short

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

AllData

  • All plans require ongoing monthly subscription with no perpetual license option
  • Many add-on modules require a base subscription (Repair or Collision) to function

Reynolds and Reynolds

  • Pricing is not published for its dealer management system products; the site provides no plans or figures and requires contacting sales

Pricing, plan by plan

AllData

$39/month
  • ALLDATA Repair$209/month
    • 95% vehicle coverage
    • 44K+ engine-specific vehicles 1982-present
  • ALLDATA Collision$249/month
    • OEM repair information for auto body shops
  • ALLDATA Mobile$39/month
    • Requires Collision or Repair subscription
  • Tech Essentials Pack$254.6/month
    • Includes Repair, Tech-Assist, Community, Estimator

Reynolds and Reynolds

On request
  • ERA-IGNITE$undefined/month
    • Core DMS
    • Sales & desking
    • Service & parts
  • ERA-IGNITE Plus$undefined/month
    • Everything in ERA-IGNITE
    • Advanced CRM
    • Digital solutions
  • Enterprise Solutions$undefined/month
    • Full platform access
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated account team

Which should you pick?

Choose AllData if

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

Choose Reynolds and Reynolds if

  • You need era-ignite dms.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want docupad f&i.

Questions people ask

Is AllData or Reynolds and Reynolds better?
Neither clearly leads. AllData starts at $39/month and Reynolds and Reynolds at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllData or Reynolds and Reynolds?
AllData starts at $39/month and Reynolds and Reynolds at On request.
Does AllData or Reynolds and Reynolds run on more platforms?
AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet. Reynolds and Reynolds runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
What is AllData best used for?
AllData is most often used for auto repair shop management and diagnostics, vehicle collision damage assessment, ase technician reference and support. Of those, auto repair shop management and diagnostics and vehicle collision damage assessment are not what Reynolds and Reynolds is typically brought in for.
What can AllData do that Reynolds and Reynolds cannot?
AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. Reynolds and Reynolds covers ERA-IGNITE DMS, docuPAD F&I, Sales management, Service scheduling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

AllData: How much does ALLDATA Repair cost?

ALLDATA Repair costs $209 per month or $2,508 per year. It provides access to repair information covering 95% of all vehicles and includes 44,000+ engine-specific vehicle records from 1982 to present.

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AllData: What is the cheapest ALLDATA subscription?

The cheapest individual ALLDATA module is ALLDATA Mobile at $39 per month, but it requires either an ALLDATA Collision or Repair subscription to function. The lowest standalone option is ALLDATA Repair at $209 per month.

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AllData: What is included in ALLDATA's solution packs?

ALLDATA offers bundled solution packs combining multiple modules at discounted rates. Tech Essentials Pack is $254.60 per month including Repair, Tech-Assist, Community, and Estimator. Business Essentials Pack is $312.30 per month with Repair, Shop Manager, Mobile, and diagnostics. Collision Planner Essentials Pack is $359.10 per month.

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