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Audatex vs Tekion

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Audatex

Automotive

Damage assessment and estimating software

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Tekion logo

Tekion

Automotive

The future of automotive retail

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Audatex covers Damage assessment, Tekion covers Cloud-native DMS.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Audatex and Tekion actually diverge.

Attributes where Audatex and Tekion differ
AttributeAudatexTekion
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, DesktopWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded19742016

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), 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 Audatex

  • Damage assessment
  • Estimating engine
  • Parts pricing
  • Labor lookup
  • Photo management
  • Mobile application
  • Report generation
  • Quality assurance

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.

Audatex

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

Tekion

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

Where each one falls short

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

Audatex

Nothing recorded yet. See the Audatex review.

Tekion

  • No pricing published; contact sales required to obtain quote

Pricing, plan by plan

Audatex

On request
  • Standard$undefined/month
    • Damage assessment
    • Estimate creation
    • Parts lookup
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • Advanced assessment
    • Mobile estimating
    • Claims integration
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Complete platform
    • All modules
    • Custom workflows

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 Audatex if

  • You need damage assessment.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
  • You also want estimating engine.
Audatex review

Choose Tekion if

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

Questions people ask

Is Audatex or Tekion better?
Neither clearly leads. Audatex starts at On request and Tekion at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audatex or Tekion?
Audatex starts at On request and Tekion at On request.
Does Audatex or Tekion run on more platforms?
Audatex runs on Web, Mobile, Desktop. Tekion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is Audatex best used for?
Audatex is most often used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations. Of those, dealership management and service scheduling are not what Tekion is typically brought in for.
What can Audatex do that Tekion cannot?
Audatex covers Damage assessment, Estimating engine, Parts pricing, Labor lookup. Tekion covers Cloud-native DMS, Digital retail, AI-powered CRM, Service scheduling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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