Autosoft DMS vs GEM-CAR

Autosoft DMS8.7Visit GEM-CAR7.9Visit

Higher score Autosoft DMS #3 in Automotive Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Autosoft

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GEM-CAR #6 in Automotive Software 7.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit GEM-CAR

• Autosoft DMS fits best

  Dealerships seeking an integrated DMS

• GEM-CAR fits best

  Repair shops seeking broad features at low entry cost

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Side by side

Feature	Autosoft DMS 8.7/10 Visit ↗	GEM-CAR 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	7.9
Ranking	#3 in Automotive Software	#6 in Automotive Software
Best for	Dealerships seeking an integrated DMS	Repair shops seeking broad features at low entry cost
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Phone	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	200+ integrations	140+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autosoft DMS 1/5 · GEM-CAR 1/5
Inventory management	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Service scheduling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Work-order management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Fleet tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Primary workflow	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Connects sales, service, parts, inventory, CRM, and accounting workflows Includes digital repair orders and technician time tracking Names dealership integrations including ProMax, CARFAX, and vAuto	Covers work orders, estimates, invoicing and quote approvals. Includes inspections, vehicle records, parts inventory and technician time tracking. Offers web, Windows, iOS and Android access plus supplier integrations.
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan Its stated fit centers on low-to-mid-volume dealerships Web platform may not suit teams seeking a different platform	Paid product with no free plan. Optional modules add complexity to the core offering. Cloud and desktop versions may suit different workflows.
Our verdict	Autosoft DMS brings dealership sales, customer records, vehicle inventory, service, parts, CRM, and accounting into one cloud-based system. It is aimed at low-to-mid-volume franchise dealerships and is also presented for independent… Read the review →	GEM-CAR is automotive repair shop management software for garages, tire centers, truck centers and related workshops. Its core scope brings work orders, estimates, invoicing and appointment scheduling together with vehicle records,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Autosoft DMS — where it wins

  • Connects sales, service, parts, inventory, CRM, and accounting workflows
  • Includes digital repair orders and technician time tracking
  • Names dealership integrations including ProMax, CARFAX, and vAuto

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan
  • Its stated fit centers on low-to-mid-volume dealerships
  • Web platform may not suit teams seeking a different platform

• GEM-CAR — where it wins

  • Covers work orders, estimates, invoicing and quote approvals.
  • Includes inspections, vehicle records, parts inventory and technician time tracking.
  • Offers web, Windows, iOS and Android access plus supplier integrations.

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid product with no free plan.
  • Optional modules add complexity to the core offering.
  • Cloud and desktop versions may suit different workflows.

• Autosoft DMS8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  An integrated DMS spanning dealership sales, service, parts, inventory, CRM, and accounting.

  Visit AutosoftFull verdict →
• GEM-CAR7.9/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad repair-shop toolkit across work orders, inspections, inventory and scheduling.

  Visit GEM-CARFull verdict →