CDK Global vs. Kenect vs. Lotlinx Comparison Chart

CDK is a secure, SOC 2-compliant dealership software solution provider who’s fully integrated for all areas of the automotive dealership — from the Front Office, Back Office, Service and Parts, and all areas in between. Our mission is to help dealers sell and service more cars and run more efficient operations by developing solutions and services that streamline workflows, most notably the CDK Dealership Xperience Platform. Dealers can choose from six scalable suites—Foundations, Fundamentals, Vehicle Inventory, Modern Retail, Fixed Operations, and Intelligence—tailored to franchise, independent, and multi-rooftop needs. With over five decades in automotive software and 15,000+ dealers served, CDK offers scalable suites tailored to any dealership size — all with secure infrastructure, real-time data flow, and measurable performance impact.

Lotlinx offers a suite of auto dealers inventory management software solutions designed specifically for the auto dealership industry, suitable for businesses of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises. Our AI and machine learning driven platform provides features such as real-time inventory data analysis, market demand insights, and tools for optimizing dealership profitability and inventory turnover. Our flagship products, including Lotlinx VIN Manager and Lotlinx VIN View Optimizer (VVO), are engineered to help dealerships sell cars faster and at higher profits, while significantly reducing advertising spend. By integrating our solutions, dealers can streamline their inventory operations with our dealer inventory management system, enabling more efficient and profitable management of their stock.