Compare Stand360 vs. VUE DMS

Stand360 is an online dealership management tool tailored for used-car dealers operating in Portugal. This application streamlines the organization of vehicle inventories and dealership processes through detailed records for each vehicle, encompassing aspects like acquisition, sale, expenses, documentation, warranties, and profit margins. Among its myriad features, it offers compliance with Portugal's VAT-on-margin (RETM) regulations, facilitates purchase declarations for cars bought from private individuals, and maintains comprehensive records for customers and suppliers, along with stock reporting capabilities. Dealers benefit from the ability to track important vehicle-related deadlines, including inspections and IUC obligations, which are crucial for maintaining compliance. The free version allows management of up to five vehicles, includes five photos per vehicle, provides access to five tax reports, and accommodates one user. Upgrading to the premium version removes these restrictions and enhances functionality, offering team collaboration, publishing on platforms like AutoSAPO and OLX, email notifications, advanced analytics, VAT predictions, Excel export capabilities, and additional tools for compliance and document management. Stand360 is specifically crafted to support dealership operations rather than serving as a platform for consumers to shop for cars. This focus ensures that dealers have all the necessary tools at their fingertips to effectively manage their inventory and streamline their operations.

VUE DMS is a cloud-based automotive dealership management platform that combines sales, finance, accounting, service, and parts operations within a unified system. Developed by Dominion DMS and hosted on Microsoft Azure, the software provides centralized access to operational data and dealership workflows. Its sales and finance module supports vehicle inventory management, customer records, multiple deal scenarios, financing documentation, and electronic deal jackets. The accounting module includes general ledger management, accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, intercompany transactions, and configurable posting workflows. Service management capabilities allow advisors, technicians, and parts personnel to collaborate on repair orders simultaneously without locking records. The platform also supports digital vehicle inspections, technician timekeeping, service scheduling, customer texting, and automatic attachment of supporting documents to repair orders. Parts management tools provide inventory monitoring, purchasing, parts requests, special orders, invoicing, and communication between service and parts departments. VUE DMS includes universal search, customizable dashboards, role-based permissions, document archiving, and integrations with third-party dealership software providers. Its cloud-native architecture supports geographically redundant data protection, automatic upgrades, unlimited user access, and centralized dealership management.