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iATN
Community-powered automotive technical advice
As of 30 August 2026, iATN is free to use. iATN (International Automotive Technicians Network) is a collaborative platform where mechanics, technicians, and shops can share expertise and solve complex au. Softwr lists it under Automotive. iATN is made by International Automotive Technicians Network, launched in 1996, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What iATN does
iATN (International Automotive Technicians Network) is a collaborative platform where mechanics, technicians, and shops can share expertise and solve complex automotive problems.
What people use it for
- Automotive technician community and knowledge sharing
- Technical support and peer-to-peer troubleshooting
- Job listings for automotive industry positions
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about iATN.
- Business+ tier labeled as 'Best Value' but costs $45/month, a 25% increase over Business plan at $36/month
- Job posting on iATN Auto Pro Careers costs additional $50 per off-site position posting outside free Business+ allowance
- Individual plan limited to single concurrent browser connection, restricting multi-device usage for solo accounts
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Pricing
What iATN costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Basic
Free
- Participation in TechHelp
- Forums access
- Live chat access
Individual
$19 /mo
- Knowledge Base access for single personal user
- Classified ad posting
- Single concurrent browser connection
Business
$36 /mo
- Business use at one location
- Up to 4 concurrent browser connections
- Knowledge Base access
Business+
$45 /mo
- Up to 4 employee sub-accounts
- Private team forum
- $10/month discount on Identifix Direct-Hit subscription
- Multiple concurrent browser connections
Capabilities
Features
Discussion forums
Question posting
Expert responses
Knowledge base
Community profiles
Search functionality
Archives access
Real-time notifications
Email notifications
Integration with Email notifications
Mobile apps
Integration with Mobile apps
Social sharing
Integration with Social sharing
RSS feeds
Integration with RSS feeds
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.
How much does iATN membership cost?
Free Basic plan with TechHelp and forums. Individual at $19/month for one user, Business at $36/month for one location with up to 4 concurrent connections, Business+ at $45/month for up to 4 employee sub-accounts.
SourceWhat are the concurrent connection limits for different iATN tiers?
Individual plan supports 1 concurrent browser connection. Business and Business+ plans allow up to 4 concurrent browser connections from one location.
SourceDoes iATN Business+ include a discount on other services?
Business+ members receive a $10/month discount on Identifix Direct-Hit subscription, equaling $120 annual savings.
SourceHow much does it cost to post a job on iATN?
Job posting on iATN Auto Pro Careers is free for Business and Business+ members posting on-site positions (one per 30 days for Business; multiple for Business+). Off-site positions cost $50 per job posting.
SourceBehind it
Who makes iATN
- Company
- International Automotive Technicians Network
- Based in
- Madison, WI
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