- DMS reporting: Connects to existing DMS data rather than replacing it.
- Dashboards: Prebuilt operational, financial and department views.
- NCM benchmarks: Compare dealership performance with benchmark data.
- Refresh cadence: NCM describes data updates up to eight times per day.
- Drill-down reports: Investigate trends and customize management reporting.
Axcessa Auto Dealer Software
Cloud-based DMS reporting and analytics software built by dealers
Updated August 5, 2026
Axcessa Auto Dealer Software Overview
Axcessa is NCM Associates’ cloud dealership performance and reporting platform. It connects to a dealer’s existing DMS, refreshes operational and financial data, and provides prebuilt dashboards, NCM benchmarks and drill-down reporting. It is an analytics layer rather than a replacement for every transactional DMS function.
Key Features
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Included / notes |
|---|---|---|
| Axcessa platform | Custom quote | DMS-connected reporting, dashboards, benchmarking and dealer performance analytics |
NCM presents Axcessa as a reporting and performance layer with DMS integrations, not a self-serve priced DMS.
Pricing source: https://ncmassociates.com/dealer-solutions/axcessa
Pros
| Competitor | Comparison |
|---|---|
| CDK Global | Axcessa is focused on reporting and benchmarks, so managers can add analytics without replacing their existing DMS. |
| Reynolds ReverseRisk | NCM’s dealer-specific benchmark layer is a clearer fit for stores already using supported DMS data sources. |
| DealerKPI | Prebuilt dashboards and drill-down reporting can reduce manual spreadsheet work for management teams. |
Cons
| Competitor | Comparison |
|---|---|
| CDK Global | Axcessa depends on an underlying DMS for transactional operations. |
| Reynolds ReverseRisk | Reporting coverage and integration depth depend on the DMS feeds and deployment configuration. |
| DealerKPI | A reporting layer adds another vendor and implementation project instead of consolidating operations into one DMS. |
Reviews
- Digital Dealership System review: The article compares Axcessa’s dashboards, benchmark reporting and DMS integration; no numeric aggregate is claimed.
