PBS Systems vs Reynolds and Reynolds

Head-to-head comparison for car dealers evaluating Core Systems. Both vendors are in the same subcategory, so the comparison is apples-to-apples.

PBS Systems
Integrated DMS across North America
Founded
HQCalgary AB
SegmentFRANCHISE
PricingPer rooftop / month
OwnershipPRIVATE
ParentIndependent
Employees
Reynolds and Reynolds
Integrated DMS and retail management system
Founded1866
HQDayton OH
SegmentFRANCHISE
PricingPer rooftop / month
OwnershipPRIVATE
ParentIndependent
Employees

What each vendor does

PBS Systems

PBS Systems provides the Aristo DMS with integrated CRM and fixed ops modules, serving franchise dealers across Canada and the US.

Reynolds and Reynolds

Reynolds and Reynolds offers the ERA and POWER dealer management systems with a tightly integrated Retail Management System philosophy and in-house product suite.

Integration matrix

Integration kindPBS SystemsReynolds and ReynoldsOverlap
Only PBS Systems (0)
Shared integrations (0)
Only Reynolds and Reynolds (0)

Feature checklist

FeaturePBS SystemsReynolds and Reynolds
Mobile app● Yes● Yes
Open API / webhooks● Yes● Yes
SSO / SAML● Yes● Yes
Native AI tools○ —○ —
Third-party marketplace○ —○ —
Two-way texting○ —○ —
Video messaging○ —○ —
Digital retail workflow○ —○ —
Desking & payments○ —○ —
Credit prequal / soft pull○ —○ —
Inventory syndication○ —○ —
Custom reporting dashboards● Yes● Yes
Call tracking & recording○ —○ —
Spanish-language support○ —○ —
Multi-rooftop management● Yes● Yes
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Choose PBS Systems vs Reynolds and Reynolds

Choose PBS Systems if…
  • You want the longer track record in the dealer tech category.
Choose Reynolds and Reynolds if…
  • You want the longer track record in the dealer tech category.

Quick facts scorecard

DimensionPBS SystemsReynolds and ReynoldsEdge
Track record1866B
Scale
Segment breadthFRANCHISEFRANCHISE
Integrations listed00Tie
DMS connectivity0 DMSes0 DMSesTie