Head-to-head · Auto Dealer Accounting

DealerStar vs Frazer DMS

Updated Nov 2026
Both researched from official sources
6 checks side by side

Higher score DealerStar #1 in Auto Dealer Accounting 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit DealerStar

Frazer DMS #6 in Auto Dealer Accounting 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Frazer DMS

DealerStar leads on 0 checks, Frazer DMS on 0, and 6 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 scoreDealerStar · 9.3/10
Most featuresDealerStar · 5 of 5

DealerStar scores higher on our rubric for auto dealer accounting: 9.3 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

DealerStar is the better fit for dealerships needing deep, complete accounting. Frazer DMS is the better fit for independent dealers wanting a full DMS.

DealerStar fits best
Dealerships needing deep, complete accounting
Frazer DMS fits best
Independent dealers wanting a full DMS

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Side by side

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Feature	DealerStar 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Frazer DMS 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Auto Dealer Accounting	#6 in Auto Dealer Accounting
Best for	Dealerships needing deep, complete accounting	Independent dealers wanting a full DMS
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$1,299/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Windows, iOS
Support	Email, Phone	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	200+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features DealerStar 5/5 · Frazer DMS 0/5
Vehicle inventory accounting	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Floorplan accounting	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Financial statements	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Parts & service accounting	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Multi-location support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Cloud	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	General ledger, receivables, statements, and departmental expense distribution Floorplan interest reconciliation, bank imports, and intercompany accounting Accounting connects with parts, service, sales, F&I, payroll, and inventory	Full accounting suite includes general ledger, reports and QuickBooks transfer Combines inventory, sales, forms and Buy Here Pay Here workflows Hosted deployment and Sidekick mobile app support remote inventory tasks
Cons	Paid product with no free plan Web and cloud deployment only Factory integrations center on six listed automotive brands	Desktop plan is limited to Windows Hosted pricing starts higher than the Desktop plan Accounting depth beyond the listed suite is not detailed
Our verdict	DealerStar is a web-based dealership management system for franchised auto dealers, combining accounting with payroll, sales, F&I, parts, and service functions. It suits small dealerships, mid-market operations, and enterprise dealership… Read the review →	Frazer DMS brings accounting together with the day-to-day work of an independent used-car dealership. Its inventory management, sales processing and desking, forms printing, and Buy Here Pay Here servicing sit alongside a full accounting… Read the review →

D DealerStarAuto Dealer Accounting 9.3Paid
Frazer DMSAuto Dealer Accounting 8.4Paid

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Strengths and trade-offs

DealerStar — where it wins
- General ledger, receivables, statements, and departmental expense distribution
- Floorplan interest reconciliation, bank imports, and intercompany accounting
- Accounting connects with parts, service, sales, F&I, payroll, and inventory
Where it doesn't
- Paid product with no free plan
- Web and cloud deployment only
- Factory integrations center on six listed automotive brands
Frazer DMS — where it wins
- Full accounting suite includes general ledger, reports and QuickBooks transfer
- Combines inventory, sales, forms and Buy Here Pay Here workflows
- Hosted deployment and Sidekick mobile app support remote inventory tasks
Where it doesn't
- Desktop plan is limited to Windows
- Hosted pricing starts higher than the Desktop plan
- Accounting depth beyond the listed suite is not detailed

DealerStar9.3/10 · Paid
A cloud DMS for franchised dealers that combines deep accounting with dealership operations.
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Frazer DMS8.4/10 · Paid
A full DMS with accounting, sales, inventory and Buy Here Pay Here workflows.
Visit Frazer DMS Full verdict →