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Head-to-head · Automotive Software

Autosoft DMS vs Mitchell 1 Manager SE

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Autosoft DMS #3 in Automotive Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Autosoft
Mitchell 1 Manager SE #8 in Automotive Software 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Contact Mitchell 1

Autosoft DMS leads on 0 checks, Mitchell 1 Manager SE on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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 · 8.7/10

Autosoft DMS scores higher on our rubric for automotive software: 8.7 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Autosoft DMS is the better fit for dealerships seeking an integrated DMS. Mitchell 1 Manager SE is the better fit for established repair shops using Mitchell 1 tools.

  • Autosoft DMS fits best

    Dealerships seeking an integrated DMS

  • Mitchell 1 Manager SE fits best

    Established repair shops using Mitchell 1 tools

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Side by side

Feature Autosoft DMS 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Mitchell 1 Manager SE 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.7
Ranking #3 in Automotive Software #8 in Automotive Software
Best for Dealerships seeking an integrated DMS Established repair shops using Mitchell 1 tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, Windows
Support Phone Phone, Docs
Integrations 200+ integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autosoft DMS 1/5 · Mitchell 1 Manager SE 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 repair orders, estimates, invoices, scheduling and shop reporting
  • Includes digital inspections and customer estimate approvals by link or text
  • Connects with ProDemand, SocialCRM and VOYOLink
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
  • Pricing requires contacting a sales representative
  • Uses a Windows-based shop installation alongside browser-based mobile workflows
  • 24/7 support is not offered
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…

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Mitchell 1 Manager SE is shop-management software for independent automotive repair businesses serving cars and light-duty trucks. It brings repair orders, estimates, invoices, scheduling, parts, technician time tracking, vehicle history…

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  1. Autosoft DMSAutomotive Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. Mitchell 1 Manager SEAutomotive Software 7.7Pricing on request

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

  • Mitchell 1 Manager SE — where it wins

    • Covers repair orders, estimates, invoices, scheduling and shop reporting
    • Includes digital inspections and customer estimate approvals by link or text
    • Connects with ProDemand, SocialCRM and VOYOLink

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting a sales representative
    • Uses a Windows-based shop installation alongside browser-based mobile workflows
    • 24/7 support is not offered
  • Autosoft DMS8.7/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit AutosoftFull verdict →
  • Mitchell 1 Manager SE7.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad shop-management system for repair businesses already working with Mitchell 1 tools.

    Contact Mitchell 1Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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