Short answer: Premium is for individual car owners — AI diagnostics, reports (with monthly cap), and live data. PRO is for shops — everything in Premium plus unlimited branded reports, a web dashboard, vehicle intelligence data, and shop branding.
Premium
- Unlimited ARIA AI diagnostic conversations
- PDF report generation (with monthly cap)
- Cross-device sync (scan on phone, view on any device)
- Dashboard gauges and live data
- DTC read/clear
- Emissions readiness monitoring
- Visual repair guides
- 150+ sensor parameters
Premium is designed for car owners who want AI-powered diagnostics on their own vehicles.
PRO
Everything in Premium, plus:
- Web Dashboard at dashboard.obdai.app — full browser-based access to all scan data from any computer
- Unlimited branded PDF reports — no monthly cap, includes your shop logo, name, and contact info
- AI Report Editor — generate, edit with AI assistance, and finalize professional reports
- 4 Report Types: Emissions, Diagnostic, Pre-Purchase, Estimate
- Vehicle Intelligence Tabs (7 data sources):
- Market Value — trade-in, private party, dealer retail pricing
- Title Check — salvage, flood, lemon, odometer records
- Auction History — wholesale auction sale records
- Warranty — factory warranty terms
- Maintenance Schedule — manufacturer-recommended service intervals
- Common Repairs — known issues with cost estimates
- Sales History — past sale prices and conditions
- Shop Profile & Branding — your logo, name, phone, email, and address on every report
- Cloud report storage — every report saved permanently, accessible from any browser
- Gen 2 hardware included — supports ISO + SAE J1850 PWM/VPW protocols for older US vehicles
PRO is designed for shops, mobile mechanics, and independent technicians who need professional documentation.
The 7 PRO vehicle intelligence tabs, each marked with a PRO badge
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Premium | PRO |
|---|---|---|
| ARIA AI Conversations | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Live Data & Gauges | Yes | Yes |
| DTC Read/Clear | Yes | Yes |
| Emissions Readiness | Yes | Yes |
| PDF Reports | Monthly cap | Unlimited |
| Shop Branding on Reports | No | Yes |
| Web Dashboard | No | Yes |
| AI Report Editor | No | Yes |
| Vehicle Intelligence Tabs | No | Yes (7 tabs) |
| Cloud Report Storage | No | Yes |
| Hardware Included | Gen 1 | Gen 2 |
Premium gives you AI diagnostics; PRO adds the web dashboard, unlimited reports, and vehicle intelligence
Can I Upgrade From Premium to PRO?
Yes. Purchase the PRO bundle and activate the license code in the app. Your account upgrades to PRO immediately. If you have a remaining Premium subscription through an app store, cancel that subscription to avoid being billed twice — PRO covers everything Premium includes.
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Questions? support@obdai.app