Activix CRM vs VinSolutions

Activix CRM7.7Visit VinSolutions7.5Visit

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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VinSolutions #8 in Automotive CRM Software 7.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit VinSolutions

• Activix CRM fits best

  Multi-dealership groups needing automotive depth

• VinSolutions fits best

  Established dealerships wanting a complete CRM

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Side by side

Feature	Activix CRM 7.7/10 Visit ↗	VinSolutions 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	7.5
Ranking	#6 in Automotive CRM Software	#8 in Automotive CRM Software
Best for	Multi-dealership groups needing automotive depth	Established dealerships wanting a complete CRM
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, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Phone, Docs
Integrations	75+ integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Activix CRM 5/6 · VinSolutions 6/6
DMS integration	✓	✓
Lead routing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
SMS messaging	✓	✓
Workflow automation	✓	✓
Mobile app	✓	✓
Lead source capture	✓	✓
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 records, website activity, leads, tasks, and inventory workflows Connects with major DMS and automotive platforms, including Dealertrack and CDK Combines routing, messaging, automation, desking, mobile access, and reporting
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales Its automotive workflow depth may exceed simpler CRM needs Adoption spans CRM, showroom, sales, and operational processes	Pricing follows a contact-sales model rather than a self-serve plan structure Its broad workflow coverage may exceed the needs of narrow CRM buyers Dealer groups may need configuration for custom routing and dashboards
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 →	VinSolutions is a cloud-based automotive CRM from Cox Automotive for individual dealerships and dealer groups. It brings customer records, lead management, dealership workflows, desking, messaging, marketing automation, reporting, and… 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

• VinSolutions — where it wins

  • Unifies customer records, website activity, leads, tasks, and inventory workflows
  • Connects with major DMS and automotive platforms, including Dealertrack and CDK
  • Combines routing, messaging, automation, desking, mobile access, and reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing follows a contact-sales model rather than a self-serve plan structure
  • Its broad workflow coverage may exceed the needs of narrow CRM buyers
  • Dealer groups may need configuration for custom routing and dashboards

• Activix CRM7.7/10 · Pricing on request

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

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• VinSolutions7.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature automotive CRM that connects dealership sales, messaging, desking, and reporting.

  Visit VinSolutionsFull verdict →