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# Compare COSTAR vs ARI

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> Detailed comparison between COSTAR and ARI. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | COSTAR | ARI |
| **Overall rating** | 5.0/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 1 | 600 |
| **Starting Price** | - | $39.99 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training Software** | In Person, Live Online | In Person, Live Online, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### COSTAR

Designed for tire, automotive retail, and wholesale distribution businesses that require retail POS, purchasing, inventory management, pricing, accounting, and other related solutions

### ARI

The tool simplifies business management for car repair shops, mobile mechanics, auto body shops, auto glass shops, truck repair, marine repair, motorcycle repair, and bicycle repair shops.

## Key features

### COSTAR

- Accounting Software
- Activity Dashboard
- Appointment Management
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM Software
- Communication Management
- Customer Database
- Customer History
- Estimating
- Inventory Management Software
- Job Tracking
- Labor Cost Reporting
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Order Management Software
- Reminders
- Reporting & Statistics
- Service History
- Time Tracking Software
- VIN Lookup
- Work Order Management

### ARI

- Accounting Software
- Activity Dashboard
- Appointment Management
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM Software
- Communication Management
- Customer Database
- Customer History
- Estimating
- Inventory Management Software
- Job Tracking
- Labor Cost Reporting
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Order Management Software
- Reminders
- Reporting & Statistics
- Service History
- Time Tracking Software
- VIN Lookup
- Work Order Management

## Links

- [View COSTAR Profile](https://www.capterra.in/software/83658/costar)
- [View ARI Profile](https://www.capterra.in/software/201737/ari)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.in/compare/83658/201737/costar/vs/ari)

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