A unified AutoManager alternative
AutoManager is a long-established, modular suite: DeskManager (DMS), WebManager (websites/marketing), and Selly (CRM) bought separately or bundled. AutoDealer.io unifies the DMS, website, and CRM in one platform, with conversational shopper + staff AI assistants.
- All-in-one platform
- AI-native
- Website included
AutoManager at a glance
Sold as a modular suite: DeskManager DMS, WebManager websites/marketing, and Selly CRM.
AutoManager has deep, traditional DMS strengths (forms including Reynolds & Reynolds, BHPH with Metro 2 reporting, QuickBooks sync). The difference is that its DMS, website, and CRM are separate products, and its AI lives in them: vehicle descriptions, Facebook ads, and AI lead nurturing in the Selly CRM. AutoDealer.io is one system, with a staff assistant for supported work across inventory, leads, deals and books.
How they compare
| Feature | AutoDealer.io | AutoManager |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | All-in-one, AI-native | Modular suite (DeskManager + WebManager + Selly) |
| Cloud-native (browser-based) | Yes | Yes (DeskManager Online) |
| Hosted dealer website | Included | Separate WebManager module |
| AI assistants (shopper + staff) | Included (conversational) | AI lead nurturing for shoppers in Selly CRM; no staff assistant advertised |
| AI vehicle descriptions | Yes | Yes |
| Inventory, VIN decode + syndication | Yes | Yes (exports to 250+ partners) |
| CRM (leads & deals) | Included | Separate Selly module |
| Buy Here Pay Here | Yes, in-house loan servicing on Max, with borrower payments by bank account or card through your own Stripe account | Yes, with Metro 2 reporting |
| Accounting | Keep books in AutoDealer.io without separate accounting software, with bank imports and manual entries on Pro and Max. Optional QuickBooks Online connection on Pro and Max sends new USD journal entries to a company with USD as its home currency. Management-basis P&L + balance sheet; no formal bank reconciliation or audited GAAP statements. | QuickBooks Online sync |
| Pricing model | Bundled, month-to-month, free trial | Per-module, published: DMS from $88/mo, website from $70/mo, Selly CRM from $140/mo |
When AutoManager may be the better fit
- You want a long-established DMS with a deep traditional forms/contracts library (including Reynolds & Reynolds) and extensive BHPH tooling such as Metro 2 credit reporting.
- You prefer to buy only specific modules (just the DMS, or just a website) rather than one platform.
- You rely on QuickBooks Online and want tight accounting sync.
- You want a specific roster of lender/credit integrations (RouteOne, Dealertrack, CUDL, 700Credit) out of the box.
Where AutoDealer.io is different
- One unified platform: the DMS, website, and CRM are the same product, not three subscriptions.
- A staff AI assistant that uses dealership records within your permissions and prepares supported work for review by default.
- A single bundled price instead of stacking DeskManager + WebManager + Selly.
FAQ
AutoDealer.io vs AutoManager: FAQ
Is AutoDealer.io a good AutoManager alternative?
If you’d rather have the DMS, website, and CRM unified in one platform with a cross-platform AI assistant, yes. AutoManager is a strong fit if you want to buy individual modules or need its specific F&I/lender and QuickBooks integrations.
Does AutoManager have AI?
Yes. AutoManager markets an AI vehicle-description generator, AI-assisted Facebook ads, and AI lead nurturing in its Selly CRM that texts and emails internet leads. AutoDealer.io adds a staff assistant for supported inventory, lead, deal and books tasks, alongside the shopper chat on your website.
Is the website included?
With AutoDealer.io the hosted website is part of the platform. With AutoManager the website is a separate WebManager module.
Comparison based on publicly available information as of September 2026; product details and pricing change, so verify the current specifics with each vendor. AutoManager is a trademark of its respective owner; AutoDealer.io is not affiliated with or endorsed by AutoManager. Sources: automanager.com, automanager.com: pricing, automanager.com: auto dealer software, automanager.com: marketing, automanager.com: automotive crm.
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