Multi-vendor comparison
Pick 2–4 dealer tech vendors and compare facts, integrations, feature checklist, and curated pros & cons side by side.
AutoManagerCDK Global2/4 selected
AutoManager
DeskManager DMS and WebManager
Founded—
HQLos Angeles CA
SegmentINDEPENDENT
OwnershipPRIVATE
PricingTiered
Employees—
Integrations0
CDK Global
Leading franchise dealer management system
Founded2014
HQAustin TX
SegmentFRANCHISE
OwnershipPE
PricingPer rooftop / month
Employees—
Integrations0
Feature checklist
| Feature | AutoManager | CDK Global |
|---|---|---|
| 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
AutoManager
Pros
- Not curated yet
Cons
- Not curated yet
CDK Global
Pros
- Not curated yet
Cons
- Not curated yet
What each vendor does
AutoManager
AutoManager provides DeskManager DMS, website tools and inventory marketing for independent dealers nationwide.
CDK Global
CDK Global provides the most widely installed DMS among US franchise dealers, spanning accounting, sales, parts, service and a large third-party integration program.