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Head-to-head · Car Dealership Management Software

Autosoft DMS vs Linx DMS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Autosoft DMS #5 in Car Dealership Management Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Autosoft
Linx DMS #8 in Car Dealership Management Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Contact Linx

Autosoft DMS leads on 0 checks, Linx DMS on 3, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAutosoft DMS · 8.6/10
  • Most featuresLinx DMS · 5 of 5

Autosoft DMS scores higher on our rubric for car dealership management software: 8.6 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Linx DMS offers service operations; Autosoft DMS doesn't publish it. Linx DMS offers finance workflows; Autosoft DMS doesn't publish it. Linx DMS offers mobile access; Autosoft DMS doesn't publish it.

Autosoft DMS is the better fit for independent and low-to-mid-volume franchise dealers. Linx DMS is the better fit for dealers needing end-to-end workflows and mobile access.

  • Autosoft DMS fits best

    Independent and low-to-mid-volume franchise dealers

  • Linx DMS fits best

    Dealers needing end-to-end workflows and mobile access

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Side by side

Feature Autosoft DMS 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Linx DMS 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.3
Ranking #5 in Car Dealership Management Software #8 in Car Dealership Management Software
Best for Independent and low-to-mid-volume franchise dealers Dealers needing end-to-end workflows and mobile access
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone Email
Integrations 200+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autosoft DMS 2/5 · Linx DMS 5/5
Inventory management ✓ ✓
Sales workflows ✓ ✓
Service operations Not published ✓ (best)
Finance workflows Not published ✓ (best)
Mobile access Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Not published Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Combines inventory, sales, service, parts, accounting, and CRM capabilities
  • Supports digital repair orders and technician time tracking
  • Lists 200 integrations, including ProMax, CARFAX, and vAuto
  • Connects vehicle inventory, sales, appraisal, service, parts and accounting workflows
  • Supports browser access on computers, tablets and smartphones
  • APIs and automotive integrations connect external platforms and suppliers
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Designed for low-to-mid-volume and independent dealerships
  • Available on the web, with cloud deployment
  • Pricing requires contacting Linx rather than comparing published plans
  • Mobile access is browser-based, not verified dedicated iOS or Android apps
  • Listed support channel is email
Our verdict

Autosoft DMS brings dealership operations into one web-based system, with vehicle inventory, sales workflows, customer records, service, parts, accounting, and CRM. It is presented for independent and low-to-mid-volume franchise…

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Linx DMS brings vehicle inventory, sales, appraisal, service, parts, accounting and CRM workflows into one cloud system. It is aimed at vehicle dealerships, multi-brand stores and other automotive businesses that want to coordinate sales…

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  1. Autosoft DMSCar Dealership Management Software 8.6Pricing on request
  2. Linx DMSCar Dealership Management Software 8.3Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Autosoft DMS — where it wins

    • Combines inventory, sales, service, parts, accounting, and CRM capabilities
    • Supports digital repair orders and technician time tracking
    • Lists 200 integrations, including ProMax, CARFAX, and vAuto

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Designed for low-to-mid-volume and independent dealerships
    • Available on the web, with cloud deployment

  • Linx DMS — where it wins

    • Connects vehicle inventory, sales, appraisal, service, parts and accounting workflows
    • Supports browser access on computers, tablets and smartphones
    • APIs and automotive integrations connect external platforms and suppliers

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Linx rather than comparing published plans
    • Mobile access is browser-based, not verified dedicated iOS or Android apps
    • Listed support channel is email
  • Autosoft DMS8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A web-based DMS bringing dealership sales, inventory, service, parts, accounting, and CRM together.

    Visit AutosoftFull verdict →
  • Linx DMS8.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud DMS connecting dealership sales, service, inventory, finance and CRM workflows.

    Contact LinxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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