VinSolutions vs ProMax

Head-to-head comparison for car dealers evaluating Customer Data & CRM. Both vendors are in the same subcategory, so the comparison is apples-to-apples.

VinSolutions
Franchise-focused CRM and desking suite
Founded
HQMission KS
SegmentFRANCHISE
PricingPer rooftop / month
OwnershipPRIVATE
ParentCox Automotive
Employees
ProMax
CRM and desking with subprime strength
Founded
HQ
SegmentBOTH
PricingPer rooftop / month
OwnershipPRIVATE
ParentIndependent
Employees
Website

What each vendor does

VinSolutions

VinSolutions Connect CRM centralizes lead management, marketing automation and desking for franchised dealers, with deep integration across the Cox Automotive stack.

ProMax

ProMax combines CRM, desking and lender tools with particular depth in special finance workflows for franchise and independent dealers.

Integration matrix

Integration kindVinSolutionsProMaxOverlap
dmsCDK, Dealertrack, ReynoldsNone
Only VinSolutions (3)
CDK, Dealertrack, Reynolds
Shared integrations (0)
Only ProMax (0)

Feature checklist

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

Choose VinSolutions if…
  • You run franchise rooftops — this product is designed specifically for that segment.
  • You want the longer track record in the dealer tech category.
  • You need broad DMS connectivity — this vendor lists 3 DMS integrations.
Choose ProMax if…
  • You need one platform that covers both franchise and independent rooftops.
  • You want the longer track record in the dealer tech category.

Quick facts scorecard

DimensionVinSolutionsProMaxEdge
Track recordTie
Scale
Segment breadthFRANCHISEBOTH
Integrations listed30A
DMS connectivity3 DMSes0 DMSesA