Diagnostic software
Dealer-level and aftermarket diagnostic, coding and tuning programs: what they cover, which interface they need and what they cost.
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23 programs
| Software | Developer | Vehicles | Interface / hardware | Price | Runs on |
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| BimmerCode Phone app for coding hidden features on BMW and MINI through an OBD adapter, with no laptop or dealer software. | BimmerCode | BMW, MINI |
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Free to download; full version about $49.99 (one-time) One-time licence | Android, iOS |
| BMW ISTA BMW Group’s workshop system for diagnosis, test plans, repair information and programming on BMW and MINI. | BMW Group | BMW, MINI |
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Time-based tickets (hour, week, month or year) through BMW’s aftersales portal; rates vary by country OEM / dealer licence | Windows |
| Car Scanner ELM OBD2 Free iPhone and Android OBD app with broad brand profiles, dashboards and some coding, for ELM327-compatible adapters. | Car Scanner | Generic OBD-II vehicles |
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Free with ads; Pro about $7.99 one-time on the US App Store Free with paid features | Android, iOS |
| Carly Subscription phone app and universal adapter for diagnostics, coding and used-car checks across many brands. | Carly Solutions | Audi, BMW, Generic OBD-II vehicles +6 |
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Adapter about €60–€80 plus about €50–€100 a year; All Brands listed at €73.99 on Apple’s German store Subscription | Android, iOS |
| DiagBox PSA (now Stellantis) dealer diagnostic software for Peugeot, Citroën, DS and PSA-based Opel models. | Stellantis | Citroën, Opel, Peugeot +1 |
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Independent access from €46.20 per VIN (token) or €14.65 per hour (April 2026 tariff) OEM / dealer licence | Windows |
| ECM Titanium Alientech’s ECU and TCU file editor, which uses "drivers" to locate maps automatically; pairs with KESS3. | Alientech | — |
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Roughly $400–$1,235 at retailers depending on version; bundles with KESS3 about $3,100–$5,800 One-time licence | Windows |
| Ford FDRS Ford’s current dealer diagnostic software for about 2018-onward vehicles, successor to IDS, sold through Motorcraft Service. | Ford Motor Company | Ford, Lincoln |
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Reported at about $120 for 3 days, $300 for 30 days or $1,200 a year; confirm on Motorcraft Service OEM / dealer licence | Windows |
| FORScan Low-cost diagnostic and configuration software for Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Mazda vehicles, with dealer-like module access. | FORScan | Ford, Lincoln, Mazda |
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Free Standard licence. Extended licence: free 2-month trial, or paid from about $10–$20 a year or about $50 lifetime Free with paid features | Android, Windows, iOS |
| GM Techline Connect General Motors’ dealer platform, bringing together GDS2 diagnostics, SPS2 programming and service information. | General Motors | Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet +1 |
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Subscriptions listed on ACDelco TDS; users report about $45 per VIN for programming OEM / dealer licence | Windows |
| Honda i-HDS Honda’s dealer diagnostic suite for Honda and Acura, available to independents through Honda’s service website. | Honda | Acura, Honda |
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Day, 30-day and 365-day subscriptions; current prices are on techinfo.honda.com OEM / dealer licence | Windows |
| Hyundai GDS Hyundai, Kia and Genesis dealer diagnostic family: GDS, GDS Mobile/Smart and Kia’s KDS. | Hyundai Motor Group | Genesis, Hyundai, Kia |
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US J2534 diagnostic software: $60 a week, $270 a month or $1,680 a year; GDS kits priced by distributors OEM / dealer licence | Embedded / tablet, Windows |
| JLR Pathfinder Jaguar Land Rover’s current dealer diagnostic software for 2017-onward vehicles, alongside the older SDD. | Jaguar Land Rover | Jaguar, Land Rover |
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Subscription through JLR TOPIx; one buying guide quotes about $550 a year (unconfirmed by JLR) OEM / dealer licence | Windows |
| OBDeleven Phone app and Bluetooth device for diagnostics, coding and one-click feature changes, best known on Volkswagen Group cars. | OBDeleven | Audi, BMW, Ford +6 |
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Plans about $60 (PRO) or $190 (ULTIMATE) a year; packs with device from €139.99 Subscription | Android, iOS |
| ODIS Service Volkswagen Group’s official dealer system for guided fault finding, coding and control-unit updates. | Volkswagen Group | Audi, SEAT, Volkswagen +1 |
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Time-based flat rates; prices shown in the brand’s erWin webshop OEM / dealer licence | Windows |
| Renault CLIP Renault and Dacia dealer diagnostic software, also known as CAN Clip, for diagnosis, configuration and ECU programming. | Renault Group | Dacia, Renault |
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No public CLIP price found; Renault’s independent portal is quoted from €8.20 an hour for documentation OEM / dealer licence | Windows |
| Subaru SSM Subaru Select Monitor: Subaru’s dealer diagnostic and reprogramming software, in SSM4 and newer SSM5 versions. | Subaru | Subaru |
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About $3,500 for a 12-month SSM4 bundle at an authorised reseller OEM / dealer licence | Windows |
| Torque Pro Veteran Android app for generic OBD-II codes, customisable gauges, GPS logging and custom PIDs, using ELM327-compatible Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or USB adapters. | Ian Hawkins | Generic OBD-II vehicles |
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$4.95 one-time on Google Play (US price); Torque Lite is free with adverts. Adapter not included. One-time licence | Android |
| Toyota Techstream Toyota’s dealer-level diagnostic software for Toyota and Lexus, available to independents by subscription with a J2534 interface. | Toyota | Lexus, Toyota |
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US: about $505 a year (standard) or $1,360 a year (Professional Diagnostic), per Toyota’s 2021 FAQ OEM / dealer licence | Windows |
| VCDS Long-running Windows diagnostic software for Volkswagen Group cars, licensed through a Ross-Tech interface and popular with enthusiasts and independent workshops. | Ross-Tech | Audi, SEAT, Volkswagen +1 |
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Software is free with an interface: from $199 (HEX-V2, 3 VINs) Bundled with hardware | Windows |
| Volvo VIDA Volvo’s dealer system combining diagnostics, parts catalogue and repair information for models up to about 2019. | Volvo Cars | Volvo |
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Volvo subscription; no public price found (third-party guides quote about $800–$1,200) OEM / dealer licence | Windows |
| WinOLS Professional ECU map editor from Germany’s EVC, for analysing and editing calibration files read with a separate tool. | EVC electronic | — |
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€1,034.11 including 19% VAT from EVC; second seat €785.40; optional premium features €98.18 a year One-time licence | Windows |
| wiTECH 2.0 Cloud-based Stellantis (FCA) dealer diagnostic system for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat. | Stellantis | Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat +2 |
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About $1,760 a year at a US reseller; flashing also needs a per-VIN reprogramming subscription OEM / dealer licence | Windows |
| XENTRY Diagnosis Mercedes-Benz’s official diagnostic system for cars and vans, offered as a full dealer kit, a Lite version and a pass-thru option for independents. | Mercedes-Benz Group | Mercedes-Benz, smart |
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No public price: yearly user fee, one-time VCI purchase and time-based data access; varies by country OEM / dealer licence | Windows |
Prices are indicative: they come from the maker or a named seller on the date shown on each profile, and vary by country, tax and plan. Pairings are labelled Official (from the software maker), Supported (listed as compatible) or Community reported (works for users, not confirmed). OBD4 is independent and does not sell software or licences.