Head-to-head · Auto Dealer Accounting
Auto/Mate DMS vs Tekion Automotive Retail Cloud
Auto/Mate DMS leads on 0 checks, Tekion Automotive Retail Cloud 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 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Auto/Mate DMS is the better fit for multi-dealership groups needing broad DMS accounting. Tekion Automotive Retail Cloud is the better fit for dealer groups wanting unified cloud operations.
- Auto/Mate DMS fits best
Multi-dealership groups needing broad DMS accounting
- Tekion Automotive Retail Cloud fits best
Dealer groups wanting unified cloud operations
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Side by side
| Feature | Auto/Mate DMS 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Tekion Automotive Retail Cloud 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in Auto Dealer Accounting | #8 in Auto Dealer Accounting |
| Best for | Multi-dealership groups needing broad DMS accounting | Dealer groups wanting unified cloud operations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Phone, Docs · 24/7 | |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Auto/Mate DMS 4/5 · Tekion Automotive Retail Cloud 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 → |
Tekion Automotive Retail Cloud brings dealer management, CRM, service-lane tools, payments, payroll, and analytics into a cloud platform for automotive and specialty vehicle dealers. Its DMS covers sales, service, parts, F&I, and… 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
Tekion Automotive Retail Cloud — where it wins
- Combines sales, service, parts, F&I, and accounting in one DMS
- Connects embedded payments and payroll with accounting workflows
- Centralizes shared inventory and reporting across rooftops
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales; there is no free plan
- The platform is web-based and cloud-deployed
- Email is the listed support channel
- Auto/Mate DMS9.1/10 · Pricing on request
A cloud DMS that brings dealership accounting and operating workflows together.
Visit Auto/MateFull verdict → - Tekion Automotive Retail Cloud8.2/10 · Pricing on request
A cloud DMS that connects accounting with dealership operations across rooftops.
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Auto/Mate DMS vs Tekion Automotive Retail Cloud: questions
Which is better for auto dealer accounting, Auto/Mate DMS or Tekion Automotive Retail Cloud?
Auto/Mate DMS scores higher on our rubric for auto dealer accounting: 9.1 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
How do Auto/Mate DMS and Tekion Automotive Retail Cloud compare?
All 5 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do Auto/Mate DMS and Tekion Automotive Retail Cloud have a free plan?
Auto/Mate DMS: No. Tekion Automotive Retail Cloud: No.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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