Salesforce Automotive Cloud vs VinSolutions

Salesforce Automotive Cloud9.0Visit VinSolutions7.5Visit

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

• Salesforce Automotive Cloud fits best

  Enterprise automotive groups with larger budgets

• VinSolutions fits best

  Established dealerships wanting a complete CRM

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Side by side

Feature	Salesforce Automotive Cloud 9.0/10 Visit ↗	VinSolutions 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.5
Ranking	#1 in Automotive CRM Software	#8 in Automotive CRM Software
Best for	Enterprise automotive groups with larger budgets	Established dealerships wanting a complete CRM
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	Phone, Docs
Integrations	4 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Salesforce Automotive Cloud 5/6 · VinSolutions 6/6
DMS integration	✓	✓
Lead routing	✓	✓
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	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	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 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	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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• 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 →
• VinSolutions7.5/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit VinSolutionsFull verdict →