--- 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." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/122988/CDK-Global/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-19" --- # CDK Global alternatives Last updated on October 19th, 2026 The best CDK Global alternatives are DealerCenter (best overall), Odoo (best free plan), Striven (best budget option), and Carsforsale.com (most reviewed). Together they hold 5,321 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.2 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 --- ## 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 (718 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 (2,086 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.0 out of 5 | Not available | 5 of 9 top category features | | [Odoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/) — 4.2 out of 5 (1,341 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.0 out of 5 | $31.10 /user/mo | 5 of 9 top category features | | [DealerCenter](https://www.capterra.com/p/71935/DealerCenter/) — 4.9 out of 5 (1,486 reviews) | Rated 0.8 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $40.00 /mo | 7 of 9 top category features | | [Striven](https://www.capterra.com/p/134106/Striven/) — 4.8 out of 5 (131 reviews) | Rated 0.7 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $35.00 /user/mo | 4 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 | | [DeskManager Online DMS](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 | $88.00 /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 | --- ## Top Free alternatives to CDK Global The best free alternatives to CDK Global are Odoo , DealerCenter, and Striven — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [Odoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/) — 4.2 out of 5 (1,341 reviews) - Free options: Free trial, Free version - Starting price: $31.10 /user/mo ### [DealerCenter](https://www.capterra.com/p/71935/DealerCenter/) — 4.9 out of 5 (1,486 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $40.00 /mo ### [Striven](https://www.capterra.com/p/134106/Striven/) — 4.8 out of 5 (131 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $35.00 /user/mo --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated CDK Global alternatives are DealerCenter (4.9), DeskManager Online DMS (4.9), and Carsforsale.com (4.6). ### [DealerCenter](https://www.capterra.com/p/71935/DealerCenter/) - 962 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 962 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 962 SMB reviews > "multiple modules, all in one solution." — Ellen D., CFO (February 25, 2026) ### [DeskManager Online DMS](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 > "Nothing is I would say I don't like at this time about AutoManager and about technical support ...." — Yvonne w., owner (March 10, 2026) ### [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) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Auto Dealer - [DealerCenter](https://www.capterra.com/p/71935/DealerCenter/) — 4.9 out of 5 (1,486 reviews) - [LoanerTrack](https://www.capterra.com/p/138908/LoanerTrack/) — 4.6 out of 5 (9 reviews) - [UNITS / EQUIP](https://www.capterra.com/p/10010507/UNITS-EQUIP/) — 4.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) ### Auto Dealer Accounting - [DealerCenter](https://www.capterra.com/p/71935/DealerCenter/) — 4.9 out of 5 (1,486 reviews) - [Sage Intacct](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/) — 4.3 out of 5 (718 reviews) - [Xero](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/) — 4.4 out of 5 (3,341 reviews) ### CRM - [Zoho CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/155928/Zoho-CRM/) — 4.3 out of 5 (7,010 reviews) - [monday CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/245800/Monday-CRM/) — 4.7 out of 5 (468 reviews) - [Daylite](https://www.capterra.com/p/116272/Daylite-for-Mac/) — 4.6 out of 5 (362 reviews) ---