Head-to-head · Dealer Management Systems Software
DX1 vs NetDealer DMS
DX1 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 scoreDX1 · 8.6/10
- Most featuresDX1 · 5 of 5
DX1 scores higher on our rubric for dealer management systems software: 8.6 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
DX1 offers service management; NetDealer DMS doesn't. DX1 offers parts management; NetDealer DMS doesn't.
DX1 is the better fit for motorcycle and powersports dealerships. NetDealer DMS is the better fit for independent and Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) car dealerships.
- DX1 fits best
Motorcycle and powersports dealerships
- NetDealer DMS fits best
Independent and Buy Here Pay Here (BHPH) car dealerships
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Side by side
| Feature | DX1 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | NetDealer DMS 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in Dealer Management Systems Software | #8 in Dealer Management Systems Software |
| Best for | Motorcycle and powersports dealerships | 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 |
| Support | Email, Phone | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features DX1 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 | Motorcycle, powersports, golf car, LSV/PTV | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | DX1 is a cloud-based dealership management system for motorcycle, powersports, golf car, and low-speed or personal transportation vehicle dealerships. It brings major-unit inventory, lead routing, sales quotes and deals, finance and… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
DX1 — where it wins
- Covers inventory, leads, sales, F&I, parts, service and accounting
- QuickBooks Online, Desktop, OEM and distributor integrations
- Includes dealership website, marketing and scheduled reporting tools
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales quote
- Web deployment may not suit dealers seeking native clients
- Specialty focus may not fit general automotive dealerships
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
- DX18.6/10 · Pricing on request
A broad cloud DMS that connects inventory, sales, service, parts, accounting and websites.
Visit DX1Full 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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