Comparison
QuickBooks handles your books. Who handles your dealership?
QuickBooks is excellent accounting software. It is not a dealer management system. Here is what dealers who add a purpose-built DMS gain that QuickBooks cannot provide.
What is QuickBooks + No DMS?
Some independent dealers use QuickBooks as their primary business software, handling accounting and some invoicing, without a dedicated dealer management system. While QuickBooks is excellent at accounting, it does not manage inventory, generate dealer-specific documents, capture leads, power a dealer website, or handle the operational side of running a car lot.
Pricing comparison
Automo Soft
Automo Soft plans start at $29/month (Supersonic) and $59/month (Hypersonic). 14-day free trial included. This is an addition to — not a replacement for — your accounting software.
QuickBooks + No DMS
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What a dedicated DMS adds alongside your accounting
Dealer-specific inventory management
Automo Soft tracks every vehicle from acquisition to sale — VIN decoding, photos with branded overlays, pricing tools, window stickers, and aging reports. QuickBooks tracks dollar amounts, not vehicle details.
A professional dealer website
Automo Soft gives you a professional website where your inventory is always live and accurate. Buyers can browse your lot, inquire about vehicles, and book test drives — all without calling you.
Lead capture from every source
Automo Soft captures leads from your website, Facebook Marketplace, listing sites, and walk-ins into one CRM dashboard. QuickBooks has no customer inquiry or lead management capability.
Facebook Marketplace posting built in
Automo Soft includes a built-in Facebook Marketplace posting tool with scheduling and automated listing management. This alone saves hours of manual work every week.
Deal documents and invoices for vehicle sales
Automo Soft generates dealer-specific deal documents, bills of sale, and invoices with the right fields for vehicle transactions — province-specific tax calculations, OMVIC/AMVIC disclosures, and financing details.
The two systems can work together
Automo Soft handles your dealership operations. QuickBooks handles your accounting. The two complement each other — you do not need to replace QuickBooks to add a DMS.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to replace QuickBooks if I use Automo Soft?
No. Automo Soft is a dealer management system, not an accounting replacement. It handles inventory, leads, your website, deals, and Facebook Marketplace. You keep QuickBooks for accounting and bookkeeping. The two work alongside each other.
Does Automo Soft export data for my accountant?
Yes. Automo Soft can export sales and financial summary data. Your accountant can work with this data alongside your QuickBooks records.
What is the first thing I should set up when starting with Automo Soft?
Start by adding your dealership information and your first vehicles. The VIN decoder will auto-populate specifications. Upload photos, set pricing, and your vehicles will be live on your dealer website within minutes. The 14-day free trial lets you test this with up to 10 vehicles.
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