Carbly vs Laser Appraiser
Both are VIN-scanner appraisal apps for licensed dealers, and both publish a starting price. Laser Appraiser says its pricing starts at $49 a month after the free trial. Carbly's plan page lists Market Pro at $193, Auction Pro at $342 and Inventory Pro at $499 a month, with pricing guides added on top.
The difference is less the entry price than what is bundled: Carbly tiers up into auction search and lot management, while Laser Appraiser includes auction run lists for every subscriber.
Published prices and terms
| Vendor | Item | What they publish | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbly | Market Pro | $193/month: Market Tracker, Live Local Market, Pipeline Market Report | getcarbly.com/register/ |
| Carbly | Auction Pro | $342/month: Market Pro plus Auctions Plus and run lists | getcarbly.com/register/ |
| Carbly | Inventory Pro | $499/month: Auction Pro plus Lot Sense | getcarbly.com/register/ |
| Carbly | Pricing guides | Added after you choose a starter plan | getcarbly.com/register/ |
| Carbly | Trial | 14 days free on every plan | getcarbly.com/register/ |
| Carbly | Who can sign up | Licensed dealers and automotive professionals only | getcarbly.com/faq/ |
| Laser Appraiser | Starting price | From $49/month after the free trial: VIN scanning, valuation guides, core appraisal | laserappraiser.com/get-started |
| Laser Appraiser | Auction run lists | Included for every subscriber at no additional cost | laserappraiser.com/faq |
| Laser Appraiser | Vehicle history | Connect your own CARFAX or AutoCheck account at no charge | laserappraiser.com/faq |
| Laser Appraiser | Multiple users | Discounts offered for multiple user accounts | laserappraiser.com/faq |
| Laser Appraiser | Who can sign up | Licensed car dealers and automotive industry professionals only | laserappraiser.com/faq |
Not published
- Laser Appraiser's price above the $49 starting tier: its get-started page says some integrations may need upgraded plans but lists no amounts.
- The per-guide prices Carbly charges on top of a plan: they appear on the plan customization step, not on the public plan page.
Last checked: 2026-09. Prices are each vendor's own published figures and change; confirm on their site before you buy.
How the prices are built
Carbly sells three starter bundles and lets you add pricing guides on the next screen, so your bill is the bundle plus the guides you pick. Laser Appraiser quotes one starting price for VIN scanning, valuation guides and core appraisal features.
Both let you plug in the vehicle history account you already pay for, and both limit signup to licensed dealers and automotive professionals.
Where CarFlipIQ fits
CarFlipIQ is a different kind of tool: it prices a car from local Facebook Marketplace listings with its own LocalIQ™ index and turns that into a max bid, including on Copart and IAAI lot pages. It does not resell any of the guides on this page. Current plans are on the CarFlipIQ pricing page.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Carbly or Laser Appraiser?
By published starting price, Laser Appraiser: it lists pricing from $49 a month. Carbly's lowest listed bundle is Market Pro at $193 a month, before any added guides.
Do Carbly and Laser Appraiser have free trials?
Yes. Carbly lists a 14-day free trial on every plan. Laser Appraiser offers a free trial before its $49-a-month starting price.
Can I use them without a dealer license?
Both FAQs say no: Carbly is for licensed dealers and automotive professionals, and Laser Appraiser for licensed car dealers and automotive industry professionals.
Which one includes auction run lists?
Laser Appraiser includes run lists for every subscriber. On Carbly, run lists come with the Auction Pro bundle and above.
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