AllData is a licensed database of OEM repair information — not a shop-management system, and not what ShopDocs does. This page covers what AllData actually is, and whether ShopDocs replaces it.
AllData is a licensed database of unedited OEM repair information — factory procedures, wiring diagrams, torque specs, technical service bulletins, and recalls — used by technicians for diagnostic and repair reference. AllData also sells an optional add-on shop-management module, but its core product is the OEM repair-data library, not shop management.
No. ShopDocs doesn't provide OEM wiring diagrams, factory repair procedures, or licensed technical service bulletins. Tech Assist gives a fast, suggestive starting point for diagnostics with a mandatory disclaimer — it is not a substitute for AllData's licensed OEM data.
Tech Assist's Quick Lookup mode covers some of the same “where do I start” ground a technician might otherwise open AllData for. ShopDocs isn't a licensed OEM data source and isn't trying to be one — it's meant as a fast starting point that always tells the tech to verify against official service information before acting.
Does ShopDocs replace AllData?
No. ShopDocs doesn't provide OEM wiring diagrams, factory repair procedures, or licensed technical service bulletins. Tech Assist gives a fast, suggestive starting point for diagnostics with a mandatory disclaimer — it is not a substitute for AllData's licensed OEM data.
Can I use ShopDocs and AllData together?
Yes — they solve different problems. Tech Assist is a fast starting point for a technician to orient on a problem; AllData is the licensed OEM reference to verify against before doing the actual repair. Many shops would use both.
What does Tech Assist actually give me that AllData doesn't?
Tech Assist is one of four connected modules — alongside SOP Generator, Ops Advisor, and Know Your Numbers — so you get SOPs, ops coaching, and KPI tracking in the same place as quick suggestive lookups. AllData doesn't cover any of that; it's built specifically as a licensed OEM data library.
How much does AllData cost compared to ShopDocs?
AllData is typically sold as an annual subscription with a negotiated quote rather than simple self-serve monthly pricing. Third-party estimates commonly put professional shop access somewhere in the $180–$250/month range depending on module and shop size, but this varies enough that shops should confirm current pricing directly with AllData. ShopDocs is a flat $79/mo with a 14-day free trial and no card required.
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