MotorDesk is a modern, well-reviewed dealer management system, and one of the few in the UK that publishes its prices, which makes a fair comparison possible. This page sets out the differences, including the places where MotorDesk is ahead of us.
Based on information MotorDesk publishes on its website (November 2026). Prices and features can change, so please confirm the current offer with MotorDesk.
At a glance
| Bivetica Motors | MotorDesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Up to about 5 vehicles | £50 a month (up to 30 vehicles) | £79 a month + VAT (Starter, 5 vehicles) |
| Up to about 25–30 vehicles | £50 a month (up to 30 vehicles) | £149 a month + VAT (Growth, 25 vehicles) |
| Up to about 50 vehicles | £80 a month (up to 70 vehicles) | £269 a month + VAT (Scale, 50 vehicles) |
| VAT | No VAT to add (Bivetica is not VAT registered) | Prices exclude VAT at 20% |
| Setup fee | None | No setup fee; optional paid onboarding from £199 |
| Free trial | Free demo, no sign-up; 6 months free for the first 100 eligible dealers | 30-day free trial |
| Dealer website | Included | Included |
| Autotrader connection | In testing, available once approved by Autotrader | Yes, Auto Trader Connect partner |
| Xero / QuickBooks | No | Yes |
| Margin scheme VAT | Yes | Yes |
| Phone apps | Works in the phone browser; Android app in pilot | iPhone and Android apps |
| 360° spin, inside view, plate blurring | Yes | Not mentioned on their pricing page |
| Phone support | Included | Available as an upgrade |
MotorDesk prices and features as published on motordesk.com, November 2026. MotorDesk prices exclude VAT; MotorDesk is a name of its owner, and Bivetica is not connected with it.
Where MotorDesk is stronger
- Autotrader. MotorDesk is an Auto Trader Connect partner. Our Autotrader connection is in testing and will be available once approved by Autotrader.
- Accounting links. MotorDesk connects to Xero and QuickBooks. Motors has no accounting-software link yet.
- Phone apps. MotorDesk has iPhone and Android apps in the app stores. Motors works in the phone browser, and our Android app is still in a pilot.
- Workshop and bigger dealers. MotorDesk has prep and workshop job boards with technician time tracking, and plans for up to 1,000 vehicles. Motors packages go up to 150 vehicles.
- Track record. MotorDesk has been running since 2021 and shows strong Google reviews. Bivetica Motors is new.
Where Bivetica Motors may suit you better
- Price. For a dealer with around 25 cars, MotorDesk Growth is £149 a month plus VAT (£178.80 with VAT). Motors is £50 a month for up to 30 vehicles with no VAT to add.
- No extras to work out. The same full software is in every Motors package, phone support included.
- Video, 360° and plate blurring from your phone. A 360° spin from one walk round the car, an inside view, a walk-round video and one-tick number-plate blurring are included.
- Founding-dealer offer. The first 100 eligible dealers get 6 months free, starting when setup is complete and the account is approved as ready.
Moving from MotorDesk
Ask MotorDesk for an export of your stock and customers. Motors imports CSV and XML stock files and has a switch-over checklist covering stock, photos, customers, sold history and your website. Your current website stays in place while you check the new setup.
The honest answer
If you need a live Autotrader connection, finance proposals or an iPhone app today, MotorDesk may be the better fit for now, and we would rather tell you that than waste your time. If you are an independent dealer who wants clear prices, a website and the day-to-day running of the forecourt in one place, try the demo and see whether Motors suits the way you work. Prices are on our pricing page.