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Tekion vs Tekmetric

Tekion logo

Tekion

Software

The future of automotive retail

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tekmetric logo

Tekmetric

Software

Complete shop management for independent shops

From
$89/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Tekion the Internet Archive's capture of Tekion's homepage on 22 January 2021 stated the platform carries a 30-day cancellation notice rather than a long-term contract lock-in, and charges zero integration fees to OEM and ecosystem partners; no price figure was published, only 'Request Demo'.; Tekmetric every price is per shop, and each additional location needs its own plan subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Tekion covers Cloud-native DMS, Tekmetric covers Work order management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Tekion and Tekmetric actually diverge.

Attributes where Tekion and Tekmetric differ
AttributeTekionTekmetric
Starting priceOn request$89/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Mobile, App

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2016).

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 Tekion

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

Only in Tekmetric

  • Work order management
  • Vehicle history
  • Customer management
  • Scheduling system
  • Estimating tools
  • Invoicing
  • Customer portal
  • Mobile application

Both cover

  • Third-party tools
  • Data encryption

What people use each for

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

Tekion

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

Tekmetric

  • Shop management for independent auto repair shops: repair orders, estimates and invoicingnot Tekion
  • Digital vehicle inspections shared with customersnot Tekion
  • Managing parts inventory, vendors and technician job clocksnot Tekion

Where each one falls short

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

Tekion

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Tekion's homepage on 22 January 2021 stated the platform carries a 30-day cancellation notice rather than a long-term contract lock-in, and charges zero integration fees to OEM and ecosystem partners; no price figure was published, only 'Request Demo'.

Tekmetric

  • Every price is per shop, and each additional location needs its own plan subscription
  • Two-way texting, the real-time shop dashboard, the technician board and employee performance analytics require the Scale plan at $439 per month
  • The labor guide, time and job clocks and parts and inventory reports are withheld from the entry Start plan at $199 per month
  • Integrated payments, a dedicated account manager and quarterly business reviews are Enterprise only, and Enterprise is custom priced with no published rate
  • Multi-shop management is a $70 per month per shop add-on on top of a plan subscription at every location
  • The Tire Suite add-on costs an extra $39 per month per shop
  • The Marketing add-on costs an extra $345 per month per shop, more than the Scale plan itself
  • The discounted rates such as $179 per month require annual billing

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Tekmetric

$89/month
  • Standard$89/month
    • Work orders
    • Customer management
    • Scheduling
  • Professional$179/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Advanced analytics
    • Estimating
  • Enterprise$349/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Multi-location
    • Custom workflows

Which should you pick?

Choose Tekion if

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

Choose Tekmetric if

  • You need work order management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want vehicle history.
Tekmetric review

Questions people ask

Is Tekion or Tekmetric better?
Neither clearly leads. Tekion starts at On request and Tekmetric at $89/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tekion or Tekmetric?
Tekion starts at On request and Tekmetric at $89/month.
Does Tekion or Tekmetric run on more platforms?
Tekion runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Tekmetric runs on Web, Mobile, App.
What is Tekion best used for?
Tekion is most often used for dms modernization, digital transformation, multi-store operations, customer experience. Of those, dms modernization and digital transformation are not what Tekmetric is typically brought in for.
What can Tekion do that Tekmetric cannot?
Tekion covers Cloud-native DMS, Digital retail, AI-powered CRM, Service scheduling. Tekmetric covers Work order management, Vehicle history, Customer management, Scheduling system. Both handle Third-party tools, Data encryption.
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