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AllData vs Tekion

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AllData

Automotive

The industry standard in OEM repair information

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Tekion logo

Tekion

Automotive

The future of automotive retail

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AllData all plans require ongoing monthly subscription with no perpetual license option; Tekion no pricing published; contact sales required to obtain quote
  • They diverge on capability: AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Tekion covers Cloud-native DMS.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllData and Tekion actually diverge.

Attributes where AllData and Tekion differ
AttributeAllDataTekion
Starting price$39/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Mobile, TabletWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded19862016

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 Tekion

  • Cloud-native DMS
  • Digital retail
  • AI-powered CRM
  • Service scheduling
  • Parts management
  • Accounting suite
  • Real-time analytics
  • Mobile-first design

What people use each for

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

AllData

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

Tekion

  • DMS modernizationnot AllData
  • Digital transformationnot AllData
  • Multi-store operationsnot AllData
  • Customer experiencenot AllData
  • Data analyticsnot 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

Tekion

  • No pricing published; contact sales required to obtain quote

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

Tekion

On request
  • DMS Core$undefined/month
    • Sales & F&I
    • Service & parts
    • Accounting
  • Retail Cloud$undefined/month
    • Full DMS
    • Digital retail
    • Advanced CRM
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything included
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated success 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 Tekion if

  • You need cloud-native dms.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want digital retail.

Questions people ask

Is AllData or Tekion better?
Neither clearly leads. AllData starts at $39/month and Tekion at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllData or Tekion?
AllData starts at $39/month and Tekion at On request.
Does AllData or Tekion run on more platforms?
AllData runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile, Tablet. Tekion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
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 Tekion is typically brought in for.
What can AllData do that Tekion cannot?
AllData covers OEM repair procedures, Interactive wiring diagrams, TSB library, Recall database. Tekion covers Cloud-native DMS, Digital retail, AI-powered CRM, 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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Tekion: How is Tekion priced?

Tekion does not publish specific pricing on their website. To obtain pricing information, contact their sales team at [email protected] or call 833-835-4662.

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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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Tekion: Can I request a demo?

Yes, Tekion offers demo requests through their website. Contact the sales team to schedule a demonstration of their platform.

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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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