AutoManager DeskManager vs PBS Systems v10 APEX

AutoManager DeskManager7.9Visit PBS Systems v10 APEX7.8Visit

Higher score AutoManager DeskManager #5 in Auto Dealer Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit AutoManager

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PBS Systems v10 APEX #6 in Auto Dealer Software 7.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit PBS Systems

• AutoManager DeskManager fits best

  Small dealers wanting a feature-rich DMS

• PBS Systems v10 APEX fits best

  Mid-market groups focused on CRM-led sales workflows

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Side by side

Feature	AutoManager DeskManager 7.9/10 Visit ↗	PBS Systems v10 APEX 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.8
Ranking	#5 in Auto Dealer Software	#6 in Auto Dealer Software
Best for	Small dealers wanting a feature-rich DMS	Mid-market groups focused on CRM-led sales workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$88/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Support	Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone
Built for	Small business, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AutoManager DeskManager 4/4 · PBS Systems v10 APEX 0/4
Inventory management	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Lead management	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Vehicle syndication	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Mobile app	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
DMS capabilities	Full	Not checked yet
Dealership types	car, truck, boat, RV and airplane dealers	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines inventory, deal calculations, contracts and lead management Includes buy-here-pay-here collections and payment workflows Connects with QuickBooks, lenders, payment services and vehicle-data providers	Multi-source lead management with automated quoting and financing workflows Test-drive scheduling, reminders and mobile electronic signatures API access and two-way interfaces for partner systems
Cons	No free plan; the published $88/month price is a starting price Contracts and forms support PDF and dot-matrix formats, which may not suit every workflow Marketplace distribution depends on the separate WebManager integration	Pricing requires a demo and sales conversation Broader scope may exceed dealerships seeking CRM-only software Support is listed by email and phone, not 24/7 coverage
Our verdict	AutoManager DeskManager Online brings core dealership operations into a cloud-based DMS, aimed at used-car dealers that want inventory, deal structuring, paperwork, leads and reporting in one system. Its stated fit spans independent and… Read the review →	PBS Systems v10 APEX is an automotive dealership management system for dealerships that want sales, CRM and operational modules in one platform. Its coverage spans accounting, sales, service, parts, CRM and digital service operations, with… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AutoManager DeskManager — where it wins

  • Combines inventory, deal calculations, contracts and lead management
  • Includes buy-here-pay-here collections and payment workflows
  • Connects with QuickBooks, lenders, payment services and vehicle-data providers

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; the published $88/month price is a starting price
  • Contracts and forms support PDF and dot-matrix formats, which may not suit every workflow
  • Marketplace distribution depends on the separate WebManager integration

• PBS Systems v10 APEX — where it wins

  • Multi-source lead management with automated quoting and financing workflows
  • Test-drive scheduling, reminders and mobile electronic signatures
  • API access and two-way interfaces for partner systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a demo and sales conversation
  • Broader scope may exceed dealerships seeking CRM-only software
  • Support is listed by email and phone, not 24/7 coverage

• AutoManager DeskManager7.9/10 · Paid

  A broad dealer-management system with inventory, desking and BHPH tools from $88/month.

  Visit AutoManagerFull verdict →
• PBS Systems v10 APEX7.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad dealer management suite for CRM-led sales, service and operations.

  Visit PBS SystemsFull verdict →