PBS Systems v10 APEX vs VinSolutions

PBS Systems v10 APEX8.0Visit VinSolutions7.5Visit

Higher score PBS Systems v10 APEX #4 in Automotive CRM Software 8.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 6 features Visit PBS Systems

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VinSolutions #8 in Automotive CRM Software 7.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit VinSolutions

• PBS Systems v10 APEX fits best

  Established PBS dealerships needing integrated workflows

• VinSolutions fits best

  Established dealerships wanting a complete CRM

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Side by side

Feature	PBS Systems v10 APEX 8.0/10 Visit ↗	VinSolutions 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.0	7.5
Ranking	#4 in Automotive CRM Software	#8 in Automotive CRM Software
Best for	Established PBS dealerships needing integrated workflows	Established dealerships wanting a complete CRM
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Support	Email, Phone	Phone, Docs
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PBS Systems v10 APEX 3/6 · VinSolutions 6/6
DMS integration	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Lead routing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
SMS messaging	✓	✓
Workflow automation	✓	✓
Mobile app	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Lead source capture	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Multichannel lead management with predictive service-based marketing Automated quoting, financing, deal setup, and electronic deal jackets Mobile CRM access, test-drive reminders, and electronic signatures	Unifies customer records, website activity, leads, tasks, and inventory workflows Connects with major DMS and automotive platforms, including Dealertrack and CDK Combines routing, messaging, automation, desking, mobile access, and reporting
Cons	Pricing requires a sales conversation and demo-led evaluation Broader dealership management scope may exceed standalone CRM needs Partner connectivity depends on available APIs and two-way interfaces	Pricing follows a contact-sales model rather than a self-serve plan structure Its broad workflow coverage may exceed the needs of narrow CRM buyers Dealer groups may need configuration for custom routing and dashboards
Our verdict	PBS Systems v10 APEX is an all-in-one dealer management system for automotive dealerships that need CRM alongside accounting, sales, service, parts, and digital service operations. Its CRM supports customizable communications,… Read the review →	VinSolutions is a cloud-based automotive CRM from Cox Automotive for individual dealerships and dealer groups. It brings customer records, lead management, dealership workflows, desking, messaging, marketing automation, reporting, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PBS Systems v10 APEX — where it wins

  • Multichannel lead management with predictive service-based marketing
  • Automated quoting, financing, deal setup, and electronic deal jackets
  • Mobile CRM access, test-drive reminders, and electronic signatures

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation and demo-led evaluation
  • Broader dealership management scope may exceed standalone CRM needs
  • Partner connectivity depends on available APIs and two-way interfaces

• VinSolutions — where it wins

  • Unifies customer records, website activity, leads, tasks, and inventory workflows
  • Connects with major DMS and automotive platforms, including Dealertrack and CDK
  • Combines routing, messaging, automation, desking, mobile access, and reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing follows a contact-sales model rather than a self-serve plan structure
  • Its broad workflow coverage may exceed the needs of narrow CRM buyers
  • Dealer groups may need configuration for custom routing and dashboards

• PBS Systems v10 APEX8.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature, integrated dealership system for teams that need CRM and sales workflows together.

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• VinSolutions7.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature automotive CRM that connects dealership sales, messaging, desking, and reporting.

  Visit VinSolutionsFull verdict →