Multi-vendor comparison
Pick 2–4 dealer tech vendors and compare facts, integrations, feature checklist, and curated pros & cons side by side.
PBS SystemsCDK Drive2/4 selected
PBS Systems
Integrated DMS across North America
Founded—
HQCalgary AB
SegmentFRANCHISE
OwnershipPRIVATE
PricingPer rooftop / month
Employees—
Integrations0
CDK Drive
Enterprise DMS for franchise dealers.
Founded1972
HQHoffman Estates, IL
SegmentFRANCHISE
OwnershipPUBLIC
PricingSaaS + per-user
Employees1000+
Integrations1
Feature checklist
| Feature | PBS Systems | CDK Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile app | ● Yes | ● Yes |
| Open API / webhooks | ● Yes | ● Yes |
| SSO / SAML | ● Yes | ● Yes |
| Native AI tools | ○ — | ● Yes |
| Third-party marketplace | ○ — | ● Yes |
| Two-way texting | ○ — | ○ — |
| Video messaging | ○ — | ○ — |
| Digital retail workflow | ○ — | ○ — |
| Desking & payments | ○ — | ● Yes |
| Credit prequal / soft pull | ○ — | ○ — |
| Inventory syndication | ○ — | ○ — |
| Custom reporting dashboards | ● Yes | ● Yes |
| Call tracking & recording | ○ — | ○ — |
| Spanish-language support | ○ — | ● Yes |
| Multi-rooftop management | ● Yes | ● Yes |
Pros, cons, and best fit
PBS Systems
Pros
- Not curated yet
Cons
- Not curated yet
CDK Drive
Pros
- Not curated yet
Cons
- Not curated yet
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.
CDK Drive
Long-standing DMS with deep third-party integrations.