Video messages for car dealers
CarShots vs Covideo
Covideo is the best known video tool in car sales, sold on a quote with integrations into the big dealer CRMs. CarShots Video messages is free for one salesperson and $19 a month for the whole store, with the video on the car's own page.
The short answer
Covideo is a good fit if you want to record and send from inside VinSolutions, DealerSocket, CDK or Elead, and you run a large group that buys on a demo. CarShots Video messages is built for car salespeople who want to start free, pay $19 a month for the whole store, and send the video with the car's page under it.
Free forever for 1 salesperson. No card, no demo.
CarShots vs Covideo at a glance
| Compared on | CarShots Video messages | Covideo |
|---|---|---|
| Price for one salesperson | Free forever for 1 salesperson, unlimited videos. $19 a month for the whole dealership (Store plan). Included with Studio ($50) and Car Pages Pro ($149). Published | SecondhandAbout $69 a month, or about $49 a month paid yearly ($588 a year), as software listing sites report it Source |
| Price on its own site | Published on this page | No prices listed; you request a quote Source |
| Dealer team plans | $19 a month for the whole store, any number of salespeople | Priced by quote, by number of users and integrations Source |
| 5 salespeople a month | $19 a month for the whole store, any number of salespeople | SecondhandAbout $245 to $345 if priced like five single plans; teams get a quote Source |
| Size (their claim) | New in 2026 | 27,000 users at dealerships; 80% of the top 25 dealer groups Source |
| Inside the CRM | Leads from the page copy to your CRM as ADF/XML on Car Pages Pro. Not a plug-in inside the CRM | Record and send inside VinSolutions, DealerSocket and CDK; 40+ dealership integrations Source |
| Video with the car | A personal page for one shopper: a video page, or the video on top of the car's Car Page with studio photos, the 360° walkaround, window sticker, price and lead form | Not published |
| Free start | Free forever for 1 salesperson | A free trial Source |
Covideo facts checked November 2, 2026 from its own website and pricing page. Cells marked Secondhand come from someone else's report, not Covideo, and may be out of date. Prices are as published, per seat, before tax. Spotted something wrong? Email us.
Why dealers pick CarShots over Covideo
One price for the whole store
$19 a month covers every salesperson, so a five-person sales team costs the same as one.
Start free today
One salesperson records and sends unlimited videos free, forever, with a small "Sent with CarShots" badge.
The car comes with the video
Send the video on top of the car's Car Page, with studio photos, the walkaround, the window sticker and the price, not a video on its own like Covideo usually sends.
When Covideo may be the better choice
Be honest about what you need. Covideo may suit you better if:
- Your salespeople live in VinSolutions, DealerSocket, CDK or Elead and you want the record button inside the CRM, not a link copied into it.
- You run a large group and want the tool most of the biggest dealer groups already use, with an account team.
- You want one vendor for sales and service video across many rooftops and are happy to buy on a quote.
Just need to send one video? Send a video by link, free with no signup. See every plan.
FAQ
How much does Covideo cost?
Covideo doesn't list prices on its site; its pricing page asks you to request a quote. Software listing sites report about $69 a month for one person month to month, or about $49 a month paid yearly ($588 a year). Team and dealer plans are quoted.
Is there a free Covideo alternative?
Yes. CarShots Video messages is free forever for 1 salesperson with unlimited videos and a small "Sent with CarShots" badge. The Store plan is $19 a month for every salesperson in the store.
Does CarShots work inside my CRM like Covideo?
Not as a plug-in. You record in CarShots and send by text, email or link. On Car Pages Pro, leads from the video page copy to your CRM as ADF/XML, which every major dealer CRM reads.
Can I try it before I switch?
Yes. Sign up and send your first video today, free. Or try the free send a video tool with no signup at all.
Sources
Last verified November 2, 2026.
- Covideo pricing (request a quote)covideo.com
- Covideo FAQscovideo.com
- Covideo: Elead integrationcovideo.com
- Software Advice: Covideo profile and pricing (secondhand)softwareadvice.com
- Dubb: how much does Covideo cost (secondhand, a competitor)dubb.com
Keep reading
- Best Covideo alternatives for car dealersThe best Covideo alternatives for car dealers, with prices: free and flat-rate options for small stores and the dealer tools large groups compare. Sourced.
- Covideo pricing: what it costs in 2026Covideo doesn't publish prices. What listing sites report for one user, what a sales team could pay, and a cheaper option for car dealers. Sourced and dated.
- Video messages for car dealersRecord a video, put it on a page for one shopper with the car below, and text it from your own number. Free for 1 salesperson; $19 a month per store.
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Free forever for 1 salesperson, with unlimited videos. $19 a month for the whole store, with your logo. No contract, cancel anytime.