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title: "Best CDK Global Alternatives 2026 | Capterra"
description: "Looking for alternatives to CDK Global? Find out how CDK Global stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer."
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# CDK Global alternatives

Last updated on August 26th, 2026

The best CDK Global alternatives are DealerCenter (best overall), AutoManager (best budget option), and Carsforsale.com (most reviewed). Together they hold 4,087 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.6 to 4.9 out of 5. CDK Global itself holds 4.1 out of 5 across 212 reviews.

### CDK Global
- Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (212 reviews)
- Ease of use: 4.0 out of 5
- Starting price: Not available
- Key features: 8 of 9 top category features

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## Top alternatives

CDK Global alternatives compared

| Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Sage Intacct](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/) — 4.3 out of 5 (717 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | Not available | 5 of 9 top category features |
| [NetSuite](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/) — 4.2 out of 5 (2,076 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.0 out of 5 | Not available | 5 of 9 top category features |
| [DealerCenter](https://www.capterra.com/p/71935/DealerCenter/) — 4.9 out of 5 (1,485 reviews) | Rated 0.8 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $40.00 /mo | 7 of 9 top category features |
| [Carsforsale.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/178449/CarsForSale/) — 4.6 out of 5 (2,363 reviews) | Rated 0.5 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $99.00 /mo | 7 of 9 top category features |
| [AutoManager](https://www.capterra.com/p/10010509/DeskManager/) — 4.9 out of 5 (239 reviews) | Rated 0.8 higher than this product | 4.9 out of 5 | $50.00 /mo | 9 of 9 top category features |
| [Autodeals](https://www.capterra.com/p/215208/Autodeals/) — 4.8 out of 5 (15 reviews) | Rated 0.7 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $89.00 /user/mo | 9 of 9 top category features |
| [AutoRaptor CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/118844/AutoRaptor-CRM/) — 4.6 out of 5 (275 reviews) | Rated 0.5 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $399.00 /mo | 4 of 9 top category features |
| [Frazer](https://www.capterra.com/p/34553/Frazer-Auto-Dealer-Software/) — 4.6 out of 5 (152 reviews) | Rated 0.5 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | Not available | 8 of 9 top category features |
| [PBS Systems](https://www.capterra.com/p/2059/PBS-DMS/) — 3.9 out of 5 (11 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 4.0 out of 5 | Not available | 9 of 9 top category features |
| [Blackpurl](https://www.capterra.com/p/153782/Blackpurl/) — 4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews) | Rated 0.8 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $388.00 /mo | 0 of 9 top category features |

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## Top Free alternatives to CDK Global

The best free alternatives to CDK Global are DealerCenter, AutoManager, and Frazer — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers.

### [DealerCenter](https://www.capterra.com/p/71935/DealerCenter/) — 4.9 out of 5 (1,485 reviews)
- Free options: Free trial
- Starting price: $40.00 /mo

### [AutoManager](https://www.capterra.com/p/10010509/DeskManager/) — 4.9 out of 5 (239 reviews)
- Free options: Free trial
- Starting price: $50.00 /mo

### [Frazer](https://www.capterra.com/p/34553/Frazer-Auto-Dealer-Software/) — 4.6 out of 5 (152 reviews)
- Free options: Free trial
- Starting price: Not available

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## Top alternatives for SMBs

Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated CDK Global alternatives are DealerCenter (4.9), AutoManager (4.9), and Carsforsale.com (4.6).

### [DealerCenter](https://www.capterra.com/p/71935/DealerCenter/)
- 961 SMB reviewers say
- Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 961 SMB reviews
- Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 961 SMB reviews

> "multiple modules, all in one solution." — Ellen D., CFO (February 25, 2026)

### [AutoManager](https://www.capterra.com/p/10010509/DeskManager/)
- 218 SMB reviewers say
- Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 218 SMB reviews
- Ease of use: 4.9 out of 5 across 218 SMB reviews

> "The program is easy to use, and it is user-friendly." — Ron V., Owner (January 3, 2025)

### [Carsforsale.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/178449/CarsForSale/)
- 2,046 SMB reviewers say
- Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 2,046 SMB reviews
- Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 across 2,046 SMB reviews

> "It is hard for them to bash CFS because the pricepoint is amazing, and the functionality is all there." — Samantha O., General Manager (August 2, 2024)

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## Find software for your specific use case

### Auto Dealer
- [DealerCenter](https://www.capterra.com/p/71935/DealerCenter/) — 4.9 out of 5 (1,485 reviews)
- [UNITS / EQUIP](https://www.capterra.com/p/10010507/UNITS-EQUIP/) — 4.0 out of 5 (1 reviews)
- [Zeus](https://www.capterra.com/p/2060/Zeus-System/) — 4.9 out of 5 (26 reviews)

### Auto Dealer Accounting
- [Sage Intacct](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/) — 4.3 out of 5 (717 reviews)
- [DealerCenter](https://www.capterra.com/p/71935/DealerCenter/) — 4.9 out of 5 (1,485 reviews)
- [Xero](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/) — 4.4 out of 5 (3,329 reviews)

### CRM
- [Klaviyo](https://www.capterra.com/p/156699/Klaviyo/) — 4.6 out of 5 (539 reviews)
- [monday CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/245800/Monday-CRM/) — 4.7 out of 5 (466 reviews)
- [Clio](https://www.capterra.com/p/105428/Clio/) — 4.7 out of 5 (1,747 reviews)

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