DealerBuilt

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How to Replace DealerBuilt

Overview

DealerBuilt is an enterprise platform that unites multiple dealership solutions (Lightyear, Oplogic, iService, and Vistadash) to power every aspect of dealership operations. It provides a flexible, modular tech stack for DMS, CRM, desking, service lane tools, and marketing analytics without vendor lock-in or hidden fees.

Features

25 features across 19 categories

AI(1)

AI Digital AssistantAI

AI-driven assistant for dealership operations and customer relationship management

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Analytics(2)

Data Aggregation

Real-time aggregation of customer and dealership data across all systems

ROI Analysis

Marketing analytics tools for tracking and analyzing return on investment

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

CRM(1)

CRM (Customer Relationship Management)AI

AI-driven customer relationship management system with real-time data aggregation

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Communications(1)

Telephony Solutions

Integrated telephone and communication systems for dealership operations

Compliance(1)

Data Ownership & Exit Rights

Full ownership of dealership data with clear exit paths and no vendor lock-in or legal traps

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Core Platform(1)

DMS (Dealership Management System)

Complete dealership management system with core functionality for managing dealership operations

Customer Engagement(1)

Consumer Engagement

Tools for engaging and managing customer relationships and communications

Document Management(1)

Document Management

System for organizing and managing dealership documents

F&I Operations(1)

F&I eSignature & Laser Forms

Electronic signature and form management solutions for Finance and Insurance operations

Integrations(1)

Open Partner Model

Integration with multiple third-party vendors without restrictions or closed ecosystems

Inventory Management(1)

Parts & Vehicle Inventory Scanning

Inventory management and scanning capabilities for parts and vehicles

Marketing Analytics(1)

Real-Time Marketing Intelligence

Real-time analytics and insights for marketing performance and optimization

Payment(1)

Payment Processing

Integrated payment processing solutions for dealership transactions

Platform Architecture(1)

Flexible, Modular Architecture

Modular core platform with optional add-ons allowing dealers to build custom tech stacks without vendor lock-in

Pricing(1)

Named User Pricing Model

Transparent pricing based on named users with full database access and no hidden hardware or user fees

Sales Tools(2)

Equity Calculator

Tool for calculating vehicle equity in customer transactions

Variable Operations (Desking Tools)

Desking and variable operations tools for optimizing customer relationships and deal management

Security(1)

Fraud Prevention

Tools to identify and prevent fraudulent activities in dealership operations

Service Operations(5)

Intelligent DispatchAI

Smart dispatching system for service operations and field management

Mobile Check-In

Mobile application feature for customer check-in at service locations

Online Scheduling

Customer-facing online appointment scheduling for service lane operations

Reconditioning Tools

Tools for managing vehicle reconditioning workflows and processes

Service Pricing Guides

Tools for managing and optimizing service pricing across departments

Workflow Automation(1)

Workflow Management

System for creating and managing dealership workflows and processes

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for DealerBuilt. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a DealerBuilt alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 25 features.

Buy DealerBuilt

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying DealerBuilt saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 25 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

4 known integrations

iServiceLightyearOplogicVistadash