Salesforce Automotive Cloud vs Activix CRM

Salesforce Automotive Cloud9.0Visit Activix CRM7.7Visit

Higher score Salesforce Automotive Cloud #1 in Automotive CRM Software 9.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Salesforce

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Activix CRM #6 in Automotive CRM Software 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Activix

• Salesforce Automotive Cloud fits best

  Enterprise automotive groups with larger budgets

• Activix CRM fits best

  Multi-dealership groups needing automotive depth

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Side by side

Feature	Salesforce Automotive Cloud 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Activix CRM 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.7
Ranking	#1 in Automotive CRM Software	#6 in Automotive CRM Software
Best for	Enterprise automotive groups with larger budgets	Multi-dealership groups needing automotive depth
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$350/user/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	4 integrations	75+ integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Salesforce Automotive Cloud 5/6 · Activix CRM 5/6
DMS integration	✓	✓
Lead routing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
SMS messaging	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Workflow automation	✓	✓
Mobile app	✓	✓
Lead source capture	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Automotive lead routing, qualification, and dealer distribution Vehicle history, inventory, transfers, appointments, warranty, and claims Workflow automation, analytics, AI, and automotive platform integrations	Connects DMS, OEM, desking, trade-in, and partner systems Combines lead capture, automated follow-ups, and multichannel communication Supports showroom operations, group reporting, mobile access, and AI
Cons	Starts at $350 per user per month, billed annually No free plan; editions require annual contracts Broad functionality may exceed the needs of smaller automotive teams	Pricing requires contacting sales Its automotive workflow depth may exceed simpler CRM needs Adoption spans CRM, showroom, sales, and operational processes
Our verdict	Salesforce Automotive Cloud is a cloud CRM for automotive OEMs, retailers, dealers, captive finance organizations, and ecosystem partners. It brings customer, vehicle, asset, and stakeholder data together across sales, finance, and service… Read the review →	Activix CRM is dealership software for managing leads, customer relationships, communications, sales processes, and daily operations. It is designed for new and used vehicle dealerships, with web, iOS, Android, and API access.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Salesforce Automotive Cloud — where it wins

  • Automotive lead routing, qualification, and dealer distribution
  • Vehicle history, inventory, transfers, appointments, warranty, and claims
  • Workflow automation, analytics, AI, and automotive platform integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $350 per user per month, billed annually
  • No free plan; editions require annual contracts
  • Broad functionality may exceed the needs of smaller automotive teams

• Activix CRM — where it wins

  • Connects DMS, OEM, desking, trade-in, and partner systems
  • Combines lead capture, automated follow-ups, and multichannel communication
  • Supports showroom operations, group reporting, mobile access, and AI

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Its automotive workflow depth may exceed simpler CRM needs
  • Adoption spans CRM, showroom, sales, and operational processes

• Salesforce Automotive Cloud9.0/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad automotive CRM with powerful tools, high annual per-user pricing, and enterprise scope.

  Visit SalesforceFull verdict →
• Activix CRM7.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A dealership-focused CRM with deep automotive workflows and multi-store visibility.

  Visit ActivixFull verdict →