Head-to-head · Auto Dealer Accounting
Auto/Mate DMS vs Frazer DMS
Auto/Mate DMS leads on 0 checks, Frazer DMS on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAuto/Mate DMS · 9.1/10
- Most featuresAuto/Mate DMS · 4 of 5
Auto/Mate DMS scores higher on our rubric for auto dealer accounting: 9.1 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
Auto/Mate DMS is the better fit for multi-dealership groups needing broad DMS accounting. Frazer DMS is the better fit for independent dealers wanting a full DMS.
- Auto/Mate DMS fits best
Multi-dealership groups needing broad DMS accounting
- Frazer DMS fits best
Independent dealers wanting a full DMS
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Side by side
| Feature | Auto/Mate DMS 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Frazer DMS 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #2 in Auto Dealer Accounting | #6 in Auto Dealer Accounting |
| Best for | Multi-dealership groups needing broad DMS accounting | Independent dealers wanting a full DMS |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $1,299/yr |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, iOS |
| Support | Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 200+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Auto/Mate DMS 4/5 · Frazer DMS 0/5 | ||
| Vehicle inventory accounting | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Floorplan accounting | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Financial statements | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Parts & service accounting | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Multi-location support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Cloud | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Auto/Mate DMS combines dealership accounting with sales and F&I, vehicle merchandising, service and parts workflows. It is aimed at automotive retailers, from single-store dealerships to larger groups, with particular relevance for… Read the review → |
Frazer DMS brings accounting together with the day-to-day work of an independent used-car dealership. Its inventory management, sales processing and desking, forms printing, and Buy Here Pay Here servicing sit alongside a full accounting… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Auto/Mate DMS — where it wins
- Intercompany accounting supports activity across multiple dealerships
- Accounting covers G/L, payables, receivables and cash receipts
- Parts, service, inventory and OEM workflows share one DMS
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is quote-based, so buyers must contact sales
- The platform is web-based; no other platform is listed
- Broad dealership coverage may exceed the needs of accounting-only buyers
Frazer DMS — where it wins
- Full accounting suite includes general ledger, reports and QuickBooks transfer
- Combines inventory, sales, forms and Buy Here Pay Here workflows
- Hosted deployment and Sidekick mobile app support remote inventory tasks
Where it doesn't
- Desktop plan is limited to Windows
- Hosted pricing starts higher than the Desktop plan
- Accounting depth beyond the listed suite is not detailed
- Auto/Mate DMS9.1/10 · Pricing on request
A cloud DMS that brings dealership accounting and operating workflows together.
Visit Auto/MateFull verdict → - Frazer DMS8.4/10 · Paid
A full DMS with accounting, sales, inventory and Buy Here Pay Here workflows.
Visit Frazer DMSFull verdict →
Auto/Mate DMS vs Frazer DMS: questions
Which is better for auto dealer accounting, Auto/Mate DMS or Frazer DMS?
Auto/Mate DMS scores higher on our rubric for auto dealer accounting: 9.1 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
How do Auto/Mate DMS and Frazer DMS compare?
All 5 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do Auto/Mate DMS and Frazer DMS have a free plan?
Auto/Mate DMS: No. Frazer DMS: No.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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