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Head-to-head · Dealer Management Systems Software

Dealertrack DMS vs NetDealer DMS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Dealertrack DMS #4 in Dealer Management Systems Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Try Dealertrack DMS
NetDealer DMS #8 in Dealer Management Systems Software 7.8/10 $100/mo early-access offer ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit NetDealer

Dealertrack DMS leads on 2 checks, NetDealer DMS on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDealertrack DMS · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresDealertrack DMS · 5 of 5

Dealertrack DMS scores higher on our rubric for dealer management systems software: 8.8 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Dealertrack DMS offers service management; NetDealer DMS doesn't. Dealertrack DMS offers parts management; NetDealer DMS doesn't.

Dealertrack DMS is the better fit for dealers seeking broad core DMS workflows. NetDealer DMS is the better fit for independent and Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) car dealerships.

  • Dealertrack DMS fits best

    Dealers seeking broad core DMS workflows

  • NetDealer DMS fits best

    Independent and Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) car dealerships

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Side by side

Feature Dealertrack DMS 8.8/10 Visit ↗ NetDealer DMS 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.8
Ranking #4 in Dealer Management Systems Software #8 in Dealer Management Systems Software
Best for Dealers seeking broad core DMS workflows Independent and Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) car dealerships
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $100/mo
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Dealertrack DMS 5/5 · NetDealer DMS 2/5
Inventory management ✓ ✓
Sales workflows ✓ ✓
Service management ✓ (best) —
Parts management ✓ (best) —
Accounting included ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Dealership types Franchise and independent automotive dealerships Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers inventory, sales, F&I, service, parts, accounting and reporting
  • Supports franchise and independent automotive dealerships
  • Offers API access and integration with automotive retail systems
  • Inventory, deals and contracts, customers and reporting in one system
  • Built-in BHPH account management, collections and payments
  • Browser and mobile app access, plus a customer portal
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting the vendor
  • Broad department coverage may exceed a dealership's needs
  • Does not list specific automotive retail integrations
  • The $100/month price is an early-access offer for qualifying new dealerships
  • No service-department or parts management
  • Integrations are not described
Our verdict

Dealertrack DMS is a cloud dealer management system from Cox Automotive for franchise and independent automotive dealerships. Its scope spans vehicle inventory, dealership sales, finance and insurance workflows, service scheduling and…

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NetDealer DMS is dealer management software for independent used-car dealerships and Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) dealers that run in-house financing. It brings vehicle inventory, deals and contracts, customer records, BHPH accounts,…

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  1. Dealertrack DMSDealer Management Systems Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. NetDealer DMSDealer Management Systems Software 7.8$100/mo early-access offer

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Dealertrack DMS — where it wins

    • Covers inventory, sales, F&I, service, parts, accounting and reporting
    • Supports franchise and independent automotive dealerships
    • Offers API access and integration with automotive retail systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting the vendor
    • Broad department coverage may exceed a dealership's needs
    • Does not list specific automotive retail integrations

  • NetDealer DMS — where it wins

    • Inventory, deals and contracts, customers and reporting in one system
    • Built-in BHPH account management, collections and payments
    • Browser and mobile app access, plus a customer portal

    Where it doesn't

    • The $100/month price is an early-access offer for qualifying new dealerships
    • No service-department or parts management
    • Integrations are not described
  • Dealertrack DMS8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud DMS connecting inventory, sales, F&I, service, parts, accounting and reporting.

    Try Dealertrack DMSFull verdict →
  • NetDealer DMS7.8/10 · $100/mo early-access offer

    Dealer management software for independent and BHPH dealerships: inventory, deals, customers, collections, payments and reporting.

    Visit NetDealerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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