Multi-vendor comparison
Pick 2–4 dealer tech vendors and compare facts, integrations, feature checklist, and curated pros & cons side by side.
Auto/MatePBS Systems2/4 selected
Auto/Mate
DMS with dealer-friendly service culture
Founded—
HQAlbany NY
SegmentFRANCHISE
OwnershipPE
PricingPer rooftop / month
Employees—
Integrations0
PBS Systems
Integrated DMS across North America
Founded—
HQCalgary AB
SegmentFRANCHISE
OwnershipPRIVATE
PricingPer rooftop / month
Employees—
Integrations0
Feature checklist
| Feature | Auto/Mate | PBS Systems |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Pros, cons, and best fit
Auto/Mate
Pros
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Cons
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PBS Systems
Pros
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Cons
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What each vendor does
Auto/Mate
Auto/Mate provides a full-featured DMS known for customer service and no long-term contracts, now part of the DealerSocket family under Solera.
PBS Systems
PBS Systems provides the Aristo DMS with integrated CRM and fixed ops modules, serving franchise dealers across Canada and the US.