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Epicor DMS
Enterprise dealership management solutions
As of 30 August 2026, Epicor DMS's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Epicor DMS is an enterprise-grade dealership management system designed for automotive retailers. Softwr lists it under Automotive. Epicor DMS is made by Epicor Software Corporation, launched in 1972, available on Web, Self-hosted.
Overview
What Epicor DMS does
Epicor DMS is an enterprise-grade dealership management system designed for automotive retailers. It provides comprehensive solutions for sales, service, parts, accounting, and customer relationship management with deep OEM integrations and advanced analytics.
What people use it for
- Dealership Management
- Service Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Sales Operations
- Customer Relationship
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Where it falls short
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- Pricing is not publicly available and requires custom quotes
- No free trial available to evaluate the system
- Requires significant implementation time and customization
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Pricing
What Epicor DMS costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Standard
On request
- Core DMS functionality
- Sales management
- Service management
- Parts inventory
- Standard reporting
Enterprise
On request
- All Standard features
- Advanced CRM
- Multi-rooftop support
- OEM integrations
- Advanced analytics
- Dedicated support
Capabilities
Features
Sales desking
F&I management
Service scheduling
Parts management
Accounting
CRM
OEM integration
Business intelligence
OEM systems
Integration with OEM systems
Credit bureaus
Integration with Credit bureaus
Lender networks
Integration with Lender networks
Marketing platforms
Integration with Marketing platforms
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Questions people ask
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Does Epicor DMS support both cloud and on-premise deployment?
Yes. Epicor offers multiple deployment options including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployments, allowing customers to choose based on their requirements and migrate between models.
SourceWhat integrations does Epicor DMS provide for dealerships?
Epicor provides integrated parts sourcing through the Epicor Parts Portal, service estimating tools, CRM capabilities for customer relationship management, and warehouse management through Epicor Indago WMS.
SourceHow many part numbers are available in Epicor's database?
Epicor's platform provides access to more than 17 million part numbers for over 1.4 billion unique vehicle applications.
SourceDoes Epicor offer a free trial?
No free trial is available. Pricing is based on custom quotes due to varying factors like usage, number of users, and custom modules required.
SourceWhat are the deployment costs for Epicor DMS?
For cloud ERP solutions, costs typically run between $150-$200/user/month for a basic package. For on-premise solutions, perpetual licenses range from $3,200-$4,800 per user.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Epicor DMS
- Company
- Epicor Software Corporation
- Based in
- Austin, TX
Timeline
Epicor DMS over time
- Funding2024-01-01
CVC Capital Partners joined CD&R as co-owner of Epicor
Source - Acquisition2020-10-14
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice completed acquisition of Epicor from KKR for $4.7 billion
Source - Acquisition2016-01-01
KKR acquired Epicor from Apax Partners
Source - Acquisition2011-05-16
Apax Partners acquired both Activant Group Inc and Legacy Epicor Software Corporation
Source - Founded1999-01-01
Epicor Software Corporation created through merger of Platinum Software and DataWorks Corp
Source - Founded1984-01-01
Platinum Holdings Corporation formed
Source - Founded1977-01-01
DataWorks Corporation founded (as Budget Computer Systems) specializing in ERP for high-tech sector
Source - Founded1972-01-01
Triad Systems founded in California, early player in automotive aftermarket technology
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