Autosoft DMS vs PBS Systems v10 APEX

Autosoft DMS—Visit PBS Systems v10 APEX—Visit

Autosoft DMS #3 in Auto Dealer Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Contact Autosoft

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

• Autosoft DMS fits best

  Franchise and independent dealers needing operational depth

• PBS Systems v10 APEX fits best

  Mid-market groups focused on CRM-led sales workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Autosoft DMS —/10 Visit ↗	PBS Systems v10 APEX —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	—	—
Ranking	#3 in Auto Dealer Software	#6 in Auto Dealer Software
Best for	Franchise and independent dealers needing operational depth	Mid-market groups focused on CRM-led sales workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	Not published	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Support	Phone	Email, Phone
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autosoft DMS 1/4 · PBS Systems v10 APEX 0/4
Inventory management	✓ (best)	Not published
Lead management	Not published	Not published
Vehicle syndication	Not published	Not published
Mobile app	Not published	Not published
Specs
DMS capabilities	Not published	Not published
Dealership types	Low-to-mid-volume franchise dealerships; independent dealerships	Not published
Our review
Pros	Connects vehicle inventory, sales, service, parts and accounting in one DMS Supports digital repair orders and technician time tracking Offers connections to dealership tools including CARFAX and vAuto	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	Pricing requires contacting sales Its stated fit is low-to-mid-volume dealerships Web platform only	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	Autosoft DMS brings dealership operations together in a cloud-based system for low-to-mid-volume franchise dealerships and independent dealers. Its scope spans vehicle inventory and sales workflows, customer records, service appointments,… 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

• Autosoft DMS — where it wins

  • Connects vehicle inventory, sales, service, parts and accounting in one DMS
  • Supports digital repair orders and technician time tracking
  • Offers connections to dealership tools including CARFAX and vAuto

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Its stated fit is low-to-mid-volume dealerships
  • Web platform only

• 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

• Autosoft DMS—/10 · Pricing on request

  A cloud DMS combining inventory, sales, service, parts, accounting and CRM.

  Contact AutosoftFull verdict →
• PBS Systems v10 APEX—/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit PBS SystemsFull verdict →