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Car Dealer Software Comparison 2026 Autaxo · carcuro · Loco-Soft · Autrado · CAR OFFICE · DESC

This page brings together publicly linked vendor information about DMS and dealership software for used car dealers. Specific claims include source IDs. Brands and logos belong to their respective owners.

Autaxo in one sentence: Autaxo is a cloud-based dealer management system for independent used car dealers. It connects purchasing, the vehicle record, tax treatment, required evidence, invoicing, and DATEV in one vehicle-centered process.

What independent used car dealers should compare first

Comparing modules alone is rarely enough. The decisive question is whether a system keeps the entire vehicle transaction connected, from purchasing and tax treatment to evidence, days in stock, invoicing, and DATEV.

Purchasing
Is the transaction classified correctly from the start?
Tax treatment
Does the logic come from the transaction or only appear on the invoice?
Evidence
Are missing obligations made visible, or are files merely stored?
Days in stock
Can you see open vehicles, costs, and margin per vehicle?
DATEV
Does the handoff use the same data, or require manual rework?

Methodology: traceable and legally mindful

  • Neutrality: Providers are classified using criteria and vendor claims, without disparagement.
  • Evidence: Every specific statement in the comparison links to source IDs in the source list.
  • Currency: Last checked January 28, 2026. Features and prices can change; the vendor sources are authoritative.
  • Notice: This is not legal or tax advice. Test compliance-sensitive workflows in your own setup. Not mentioned does not mean unavailable.
  • Publisher: Autaxo publishes this page. The comparison is not an independent audit or test, but a structured compilation of publicly available vendor information. Last checked: January 28, 2026.

Comparability: scope categories

The providers cover partly different areas. For a clearer comparison, this page assigns each provider a primary focus. Hybrid models are possible; the vendor sources remain authoritative. Last checked: January 28, 2026.

Category A

DMS / dealership suite

Focus on end-to-end dealership processes such as purchasing and sales, documents and contracts, users and roles, reporting, and potentially financial accounting handoff.

Category B

Vehicle management & marketing

Focus on inventory management, marketplace exports, media and photo workflows, and marketing. Some DMS features may be included.

Autaxo · A carcuro · A/B Loco-Soft · A Autrado · B CAR OFFICE · A DESC · B

Note: These categories are used solely for comparability and are not quality ratings. Not mentioned does not mean unavailable.

Car dealer software comparison matrix, last checked January 28, 2026
Criterion Autaxo carcuro Loco-Soft Autrado CAR OFFICE DESC
Scope category (primary focus)
A – DMS / dealership suite
A/B – Hybrid (classification used on this page)
A – DMS / dealership suite
B – Vehicle management & marketing
A – DMS / dealership suite
B – Vehicle management & marketing
Deployment model / access
Vendor statement: 100% cloud-based (browser), no local installation
Web + app (iOS/Android); according to the vendor, the app includes all features
Local IT environment with server hardlock; concurrent-user licensing
Web-based vehicle management (browser)
Rental model; demo version/network operation according to the vendor; client/server technology is mentioned
Vendor statement: cloud-based, only a web browser is required, no installation needed
Pricing / contract model (public information)
From €49/month (One/Pro/Business plans) + free unlimited trial; cancel monthly (vendor statement)
Annual packages based on vehicle inventory (from €480/year); €0 setup fee (vendor statement)
Rental model; concurrent-user license; price via calculator (vendor statement)
Vehicle management from €119/month (vendor statement)
First workstation €19/month, each additional workstation €9/month; one-month notice effective at quarter-end (vendor statement)
No price shown on the linked product page; demo/quote via contact (vendor statement)
Marketplace exports / platforms (excerpt)
Vendor states that mobile.de and other marketplaces can be connected (details depend on plan/setup)
Listing exports to marketplaces; website integration; social media interface (vendor statement)
Exports to mobile.de/AutoScout24 are mentioned in update information (vendor statement)
Exports such as mobile.de/AutoScout24 according to the Entry and product pages (vendor statement)
Connection to mobile.de (vendor statement)
Vendor states that listings can be published to mobile.de and AutoScout24 with one click
DATEV / financial accounting handoff (excerpt)
Vendor statement: complete DATEV export, including posting logic, document links, and DATEV API connection to DATEV Unternehmen Online
The linked sources do not explicitly describe a DATEV specification; verify details with the vendor
DATEV control parameters/export logic are mentioned in update information (vendor statement)
The linked product pages do not mention DATEV; verify details with the vendor
DATEV interface / data transfer to tax advisors (vendor statement)
DATEV integration is mentioned (vendor statement)
Contracts / documents / digital signatures
Digital purchase agreements including e-signatures and storage (vendor statement)
Documents/print templates such as purchase agreements, quotes, and price sheets according to the pricing page
Document and invoicing functions within the DMS; details depend on the operation/module (vendor statements vary)
PDF sales documents optionally with a digital signature (vendor statement)
Purchase agreements and invoices; document management is mentioned (vendor statement)
Purchasing and sales agreements, invoices/credit notes, and customizable forms (vendor statement)
Section 25a / margin scheme (explicitly mentioned?)
Automatic margin-scheme taxation under Section 25a UStG (vendor statement)
The linked sources do not explicitly describe a Section 25a specification; verify details with the vendor
The linked sources do not explicitly describe a Section 25a specification; verify details with the vendor
The linked sources do not explicitly describe a Section 25a specification; verify details with the vendor
Margin-scheme/standard VAT taxation and Section 25a in the purchase agreement are mentioned (vendor statement)
The linked sources do not explicitly describe a Section 25a specification; verify details with the vendor
GoBD / cash book (explicitly mentioned?)
GoBD compliance is mentioned in the FAQ (vendor statement)
The linked sources do not explicitly describe a GoBD specification; verify details with the vendor
Specific compliance topics by module, such as e-invoicing; verify details with the vendor
The linked sources do not explicitly describe a GoBD specification; verify details with the vendor
GoBD compliance and a GoBD-compliant cash book are mentioned (vendor statement)
The linked sources do not explicitly describe a GoBD specification; verify details with the vendor
E-invoicing (XRechnung/ZUGFeRD) (explicitly mentioned?)
E-invoicing according to the statutory standard (vendor statement)
No XRechnung/ZUGFeRD reference in the linked sources; verify current status
E-invoicing (XRechnung/ZUGFeRD) is documented in detail (vendor statement)
Electronic invoices in XRechnung format are mentioned (vendor statement)
E-invoicing (XRechnung) under EN 16931 is mentioned (vendor statement)
No XRechnung/ZUGFeRD reference in the linked sources; verify current status
AI / automation (explicitly mentioned?)
AI assistant Carlo for data from documents, text, and images, plus AI photo editing for vehicle listings (vendor statement)
App workflows; AI is not explicitly described on the linked pages
AI-supported assistance (LoKI) is mentioned in the e-invoicing context (vendor statement)
pic-to-AI: photo editing using AI is mentioned (vendor statement)
AI is not explicitly described in the linked sources
Picture App: AI technology for background removal is mentioned (vendor statement)

Process fit

Determine whether your focus is trading, marketing, document flow, workshop processes, or reporting. The comparison is a starting point; the fit with your own workflow is what matters.

Compliance scope

For GoBD, Section 25a cases, EU/export documentation, and e-invoicing, verify before choosing which evidence and exports the specific setup actually covers.

Integrations

Marketplace exports, DATEV handoff, VIN/DAT lookups, and photo workflows are often major productivity levers. Check whether integrations are included in your plan and maintained reliably.

Provider profiles: structured, source-based facts

Autaxo

Cloud DMS (focus on Germany)

Deployment model
Cloud-based (browser), no local installation (vendor statement) [src-autaxo-faq]
Price
From €49/month (vendor statement) [src-autaxo-preise]
Contracts
Digital contracts including e-signatures (vendor statement) [src-autaxo-vertraege]
E-invoicing
E-invoicing according to the statutory standard (vendor statement) [src-autaxo-preise]
Accounting
DATEV export + posting logic (vendor statement) [src-autaxo-buchhaltung]
Tax logic
Section 25a feature described (vendor statement) [src-autaxo-25a]
AI
Carlo for document and data recognition (vendor statement) [src-autaxo-carlo]

Loco-Soft

DMS for dealership and workshop environments

Licensing model
Server hardlock; concurrent-user licensing (vendor statement) [src-loco-preise]
E-invoicing
XRechnung/ZUGFeRD documented (vendor statement) [src-loco-erechnung]
Export
Export to mobile.de/AutoScout24 mentioned in update information (vendor statement) [src-loco-update]

Autrado

Web-based vehicle management + marketing

Price
Vehicle management from €119/month (vendor statement) [src-autrado-produkte]
E-invoicing
XRechnung mentioned (vendor statement) [src-autrado-produkte]
Marketplace exports
Exports such as mobile.de/AutoScout24 mentioned (vendor statement) [src-autrado-entry]
Digital signature
PDF sales documents optionally with a digital signature (vendor statement) [src-autrado-produkte]
AI
pic-to-AI photo editing mentioned (vendor statement) [src-autrado-produkte]

CAR OFFICE (HDS)

Car dealer module (vendor statements)

Price
€19/month for the first workstation; €9/month for each additional workstation (vendor statement) [src-caroffice-autohandel]
GoBD/cash book
GoBD compliance and cash book mentioned (vendor statement) [src-caroffice-funktionen] [src-caroffice-autohandel]
DATEV
DATEV interface mentioned (vendor statement) [src-caroffice-funktionen] [src-caroffice-autohandel]
E-invoicing
XRechnung under EN 16931 mentioned (vendor statement) [src-caroffice-autohandel]
Marketplaces
Connection to mobile.de mentioned (vendor statement) [src-caroffice-funktionen]
Tax cases
Margin-scheme and standard VAT taxation mentioned (vendor statement) [src-caroffice-funktionen] [src-caroffice-autohandel]

DESC Software (Ackermann)

Vehicle management + Picture App (vendor statements)

Deployment model
Cloud-based; web browser; no installation needed (vendor statement) [src-desc-fahrzeugverwaltung]
VIN/DAT
VIN lookup through DAT mentioned (vendor statement) [src-desc-fahrzeugverwaltung]
Intrastat
Intrastat declarations mentioned (vendor statement) [src-desc-fahrzeugverwaltung]
DATEV
DATEV integration mentioned (vendor statement) [src-desc-fahrzeugverwaltung]
AI
Picture App: AI technology for background removal mentioned (vendor statement) [src-desc-picture]

Direct answers for independent used car dealers

How can you recognize suitable software?

Not by counting menu items, but by checking whether purchasing, tax treatment, required evidence, days in stock, invoicing, and DATEV share one logic. That matters more to independent used car dealers than a module list alone.

Who is Autaxo particularly suitable for?

Independent used car dealers with their own inventory, Section 25a, EU, or export cases, and a need to keep documentation, contracts, invoicing, and DATEV preparation in one cloud-based system.

Is comparing prices or modules enough?

No. Price and modules matter, but they do not show whether the business will operate with fewer inconsistencies. Use this buying framework for context.

Sources

Source list, last checked January 28, 2026. These links support the vendor statements used in this comparison. Providers: if information is missing or outdated, please send us a public link. We will review and update it.

  1. src-autaxo-preise
    Autaxo – Pricing
    Open source
  2. src-autaxo-vertraege
    Autaxo – Digital contracts & e-signatures
    Open source
  3. src-autaxo-rechnungen
    Autaxo – Invoices, credit notes & cancellations
    Open source
  4. src-autaxo-buchhaltung
    Autaxo – Accounting & tax logic (DATEV)
    Open source
  5. src-autaxo-25a
    Autaxo – Section 25a UStG margin scheme
    Open source
  6. src-autaxo-carlo
    Autaxo – AI assistant Carlo
    Open source
  7. src-autaxo-faq
    Autaxo – FAQ
    Open source
  8. src-carcuro-preise
    carcuro – Pricing
    Open source
  9. src-carcuro-app
    carcuro – FAQ: app (all features)
    Open source
  10. src-loco-preise
    Loco-Soft – Pricing (server hardlock/concurrent users)
    Open source
  11. src-loco-erechnung
    Loco-Soft – E-invoices (XRechnung/ZUGFeRD)
    Open source
  12. src-loco-update
    Loco-Soft – Update information (export/XRechnung notes)
    Open source
  13. src-autrado-produkte
    Autrado – Product comparison (including XRechnung and exports)
    Open source
  14. src-autrado-entry
    Autrado – Entry (web-based, exports)
    Open source
  15. src-caroffice-funktionen
    CAR OFFICE – Features (GoBD/DATEV/mobile.de, etc.)
    Open source
  16. src-caroffice-autohandel
    CAR OFFICE – Car dealer software (e-invoice/XRechnung, pricing)
    Open source
  17. src-caroffice-preise
    HDS – Pricing (rental model, notice period)
    Open source
  18. src-desc-home
    DESC – Vendor website (VIN/demo/export information)
    Open source
  19. src-desc-fahrzeugverwaltung
    DESC – Vehicle management (VIN/DAT, DATEV, Intrastat)
    Open source
  20. src-desc-picture
    DESC – Picture App (AI photo editing)
    Open source

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