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Frazer vs Mitchell 1

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

Affordable DMS for used-car dealers.

Repair information and shop management.

The verdict

Both Frazer and Mitchell 1 are credible automotive tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose Frazer if you want a lower starting price (from $55/mo). Affordable DMS for used-car dealers.

Mitchell 1 — Repair information and shop management.

Frazer vs Mitchell 1: side by side

DimensionFrazerMitchell 1
Starting priceFrom $55/moWinnerCustom
Free planNoNo
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forUsed Car Dealers, Independent DealersAuto Repair Shops, Technicians
PlatformsWindowsWeb, Windows
Rating4.6/54.4/5

Frazer key facts

Vendor
Frazer Computing
Pricing
Subscription — From $55/mo
Free tier
No
Platforms
Windows
Best for
Used Car Dealers, Independent Dealers
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
1985
Headquarters
Canton, NY, USA

Mitchell 1 key facts

Vendor
Mitchell 1
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Windows
Best for
Auto Repair Shops, Technicians
Editor rating
4.4 / 5
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Poway, CA, USA

Frequently asked questions

Is Frazer better than Mitchell 1?

Neither is universally better — Frazer edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Frazer or Mitchell 1 cheaper?

Frazer is the more affordable of the two to get started, at from $55/mo. Frazer starts at from $55/mo; Mitchell 1 starts at custom.

Can Frazer replace Mitchell 1?

Yes for most teams — both are automotive tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.