Activix CRM vs Tekion ARC CRM

Activix CRM7.7Visit Tekion ARC CRM7.6Visit

Higher score Activix CRM #6 in Automotive CRM Software 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Activix

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Tekion ARC CRM #7 in Automotive CRM Software 7.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Tekion

• Activix CRM fits best

  Multi-dealership groups needing automotive depth

• Tekion ARC CRM fits best

  Enterprise groups wanting AI-led CRM workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Activix CRM 7.7/10 Visit ↗	Tekion ARC CRM 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	7.6
Ranking	#6 in Automotive CRM Software	#7 in Automotive CRM Software
Best for	Multi-dealership groups needing automotive depth	Enterprise groups wanting AI-led CRM workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, macOS, iOS, Android
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Activix CRM 5/6 · Tekion ARC CRM 5/6
DMS integration	✓	✓
Lead routing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
SMS messaging	✓	✓
Workflow automation	✓	✓
Mobile app	✓	✓
Lead source capture	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Connects DMS, OEM, desking, trade-in, and partner systems Combines lead capture, automated follow-ups, and multichannel communication Supports showroom operations, group reporting, mobile access, and AI	Unifies customer profiles across sales, service, marketing, and accounting Uses AI for lead scoring, routing, snapshots, and next-step recommendations Combines campaigns, messaging, workflows, dashboards, permissions, and mobile access
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales Its automotive workflow depth may exceed simpler CRM needs Adoption spans CRM, showroom, sales, and operational processes	Pricing requires a sales conversation and customer order forms Built into Tekion’s Automotive Retail Cloud rather than positioned as a standalone CRM Its broad cross-department scope may exceed the needs of smaller dealerships
Our verdict	Activix CRM is dealership software for managing leads, customer relationships, communications, sales processes, and daily operations. It is designed for new and used vehicle dealerships, with web, iOS, Android, and API access.… Read the review →	Tekion ARC CRM is a cloud-based customer relationship management system built into Tekion’s Automotive Retail Cloud. It is designed for automotive dealerships, from single-rooftop operations to multi-store dealer groups. The platform… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Activix CRM — where it wins

  • Connects DMS, OEM, desking, trade-in, and partner systems
  • Combines lead capture, automated follow-ups, and multichannel communication
  • Supports showroom operations, group reporting, mobile access, and AI

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Its automotive workflow depth may exceed simpler CRM needs
  • Adoption spans CRM, showroom, sales, and operational processes

• Tekion ARC CRM — where it wins

  • Unifies customer profiles across sales, service, marketing, and accounting
  • Uses AI for lead scoring, routing, snapshots, and next-step recommendations
  • Combines campaigns, messaging, workflows, dashboards, permissions, and mobile access

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation and customer order forms
  • Built into Tekion’s Automotive Retail Cloud rather than positioned as a standalone CRM
  • Its broad cross-department scope may exceed the needs of smaller dealerships

• Activix CRM7.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A dealership-focused CRM with deep automotive workflows and multi-store visibility.

  Visit ActivixFull verdict →
• Tekion ARC CRM7.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A unified automotive CRM for dealer groups that want AI-assisted lead and workflow management.

  Visit TekionFull verdict →