Multi-vendor comparison
Pick 2–4 dealer tech vendors and compare facts, integrations, feature checklist, and curated pros & cons side by side.
DealerCenterAutoManager2/4 selected
DealerCenter
All-in-one platform for independent dealers
Founded—
HQLos Angeles CA
SegmentINDEPENDENT
OwnershipPRIVATE
PricingTiered
Employees—
Integrations0
AutoManager
DeskManager DMS and WebManager
Founded—
HQLos Angeles CA
SegmentINDEPENDENT
OwnershipPRIVATE
PricingTiered
Employees—
Integrations0
Feature checklist
| Feature | DealerCenter | AutoManager |
|---|---|---|
| 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
DealerCenter
Pros
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Cons
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AutoManager
Pros
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Cons
- Not curated yet
What each vendor does
DealerCenter
DealerCenter combines DMS, inventory, CRM and lender access in one platform for independent dealers, operated by Nowcom within the Hankey Group.
AutoManager
AutoManager provides DeskManager DMS, website tools and inventory marketing for independent dealers nationwide.