Automotive · head to head
AutoVitals vs Tekion
The short version
- Each has a real cost: AutoVitals the Internet Archive's capture of AutoVitals' homepage on 17 December 2021 stated a guarantee that if a shop follows AutoVitals' best practices and does not raise its average repair order by 20 percent within 90 days, AutoVitals will tear up the contract with no penalty; no price figure is published, only demo requests.; Tekion no pricing published; contact sales required to obtain quote
- They diverge on capability: AutoVitals covers Digital inspections, Tekion covers Cloud-native DMS.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AutoVitals and Tekion actually diverge.
| Attribute | AutoVitals | Tekion |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $199/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile, App, Tablet | Web, Ios, Android, Api |
| Founded | 2011 | 2016 |
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 AutoVitals
- Digital inspections
- Photo documentation
- Video capability
- Customer reports
- Shop management
- Work order tracking
- Customer portal
- Mobile application
Only in Tekion
- Cloud-native DMS
- Digital retail
- AI-powered CRM
- Service scheduling
- Parts management
- Accounting suite
- Real-time analytics
- Mobile-first design
Both cover
- Third-party tools
- Data encryption
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
AutoVitals
- Dealership Managementnot Tekion
- Service Schedulingnot Tekion
- Inventory Managementnot Tekion
- Sales Operationsnot Tekion
- Customer Relationshipnot Tekion
Tekion
- DMS modernizationnot AutoVitals
- Digital transformationnot AutoVitals
- Multi-store operationsnot AutoVitals
- Customer experiencenot AutoVitals
- Data analyticsnot AutoVitals
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
AutoVitals
- The Internet Archive's capture of AutoVitals' homepage on 17 December 2021 stated a guarantee that if a shop follows AutoVitals' best practices and does not raise its average repair order by 20 percent within 90 days, AutoVitals will tear up the contract with no penalty; no price figure is published, only demo requests.
Tekion
- No pricing published; contact sales required to obtain quote
Pricing, plan by plan
AutoVitals
$199/month- Essential$199/month
- Digital inspections
- Photo documentation
- Customer reports
- Professional$399/month
- Everything in Essential
- Shop management
- Customer portal
- Enterprise$699/month
- Everything in Professional
- Multi-location
- Custom integration
Tekion
On request- DMS Core$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 AutoVitals if
- You need digital inspections.
- You work on Web, Mobile, App, Tablet.
- You also want photo documentation.
Choose Tekion if
- You need cloud-native dms.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want digital retail.
Questions people ask
- Is AutoVitals or Tekion better?
- Neither clearly leads. AutoVitals starts at $199/month and Tekion at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AutoVitals or Tekion?
- AutoVitals starts at $199/month and Tekion at On request.
- Does AutoVitals or Tekion run on more platforms?
- AutoVitals runs on Web, Mobile, App, Tablet. Tekion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- What is AutoVitals best used for?
- AutoVitals 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 AutoVitals do that Tekion cannot?
- AutoVitals covers Digital inspections, Photo documentation, Video capability, Customer reports. Tekion covers Cloud-native DMS, Digital retail, AI-powered CRM, Service scheduling. Both handle Third-party tools, Data encryption.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
AutoVitals: How do I get pricing information for AutoVitals?
Pricing details are not published on the website. Customers must schedule a demo or contact the sales team directly at (866) 949-2848 or [email protected] to receive pricing quotes.
SourceTekion: 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.
SourceAutoVitals: Is there a free trial available before contacting sales?
The website does not mention a free trial option. All information gathering requires scheduling a demo or contacting the sales team.
SourceTekion: Can I request a demo?
Yes, Tekion offers demo requests through their website. Contact the sales team to schedule a demonstration of their platform.
SourceAutoVitals: What is the typical process to get a pricing quote?
AutoVitals directs customers to either use the 'Get a Demo' call-to-action or contact their sales team directly. Pricing quotes are provided after a demo or consultation.
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