OBD-II Scan Tool Software Comparison
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| OBD-II Scan Tool Software |
ScanXL™ Pro |
ScanXL™ Std |
DashCommand™ |
PCMSCAN™ |
| Live Data |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze Frame Data |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Oxygen Sensor Test Results |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Vehicle & Calibration
Information |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| OBD-II Scan Tool Software
Features |
ScanXL™ Pro |
ScanXL™ Std |
DashCommand™ |
PCMSCAN™ |
| DTC Library |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Graphing |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| English & Metric Units |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Language Support |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Customizable Live Data |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Data Logger |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CSV Export of Logged Data |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Data Log Bookmarks |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Printing & Print Preview |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| OBD-II Scan Tool Enhanced
Features |
ScanXL™ Pro |
ScanXL™ Std |
DashCommand™ |
PCMSCAN™ |
| Customizable Dashboards |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Drag Strip |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Dyno |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Skin-able Interface |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Custom Javascript Parameters |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Customizable Data Alerts |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| OBD-II Terminal |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Custom Plugin Support |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
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ScanXL™ Pro |
ScanXL™ Std |
DashCommand™ |
PCMSCAN™ |
| Generic OBD-II Diagnostics |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ford Powertrain (Engine,
Transmission) |
No |
No |
| Ford Hybrid |
No |
No |
| Ford ABS |
No |
No |
| Ford Airbag |
No |
No |
| GM Powertrain (Engine,
Transmission) |
No |
No |
| GM Hybrid |
No |
No |
| GM ABS |
No |
No |
| GM Airbag |
No |
No |
| Mazda Powertrain (Engine,
Transmission) |
No |
No |
| Mazda Hybrid |
No |
No |
| Mazda ABS |
No |
No |
| Mazda Airbag |
No |
No |
| Chrysler Enhanced Diagnostics |
Maybe |
Maybe |
No |
No |
| Toyota Enhanced Diagnostics |
Maybe |
Maybe |
No |
No |
| OBD-II Scan Tool
Protocols |
ScanXL™ Pro |
ScanXL™ Std |
DashCommand™ |
PCMSCAN™ |
| J1850 VPW |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| J1850 PWM |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ISO 9141 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ISO 14230 (KWP) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ISO 15765 (CAN) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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ScanXL™ Pro |
ScanXL™ Std |
DashCommand™ |
PCMSCAN™ |
| OBDLink |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| ELM (and compatibles) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| SAE J2534 Pass-Thru
Hardware |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Autotap (VIA LDV) |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| OBD-II Scan Tool Software
Platforms |
ScanXL™ Pro |
ScanXL™ Std |
DashCommand™ |
PCMSCAN™ |
| Desktop Computers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Laptop Computers |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| In-Vehicle Computers (CarPC) |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Touch Screen Friendly |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Windows 95/98/SE/ME |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Windows NT/2K/XP/Vista/Win7 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Windows CE |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Linux |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| MacOS |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| iPhone/iPod Touch |
No |
No |
Yes* |
No |
| PalmOS |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Software
External Hardware |
ScanXL™ Pro |
ScanXL™ Std |
DashCommand™ |
PCMSCAN™ |
| LM-1 & LC-1 Wide Band O2 Sensor |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| AEM UEGO Wide Band O2 Sensor |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| TechEdge Wide Band O2 Sensor |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| PLX iMFD Sensor Module |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Zeitronix Wide Band O2 Sensor |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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DashCommand for iPhone must be purchased directly from the iTunes App Store.
The version sold at Tuner Tools LLC is the Windows version only. |
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** The software licenses are not interchangeable between
these versions, so make sure to choose the version that best suits
your needs & matches the hardware interface you intend to use it with.
*** Requires purchase of an enhanced diagnostics
add-on package. |
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| Additional OBD-II Scan
Tool software available: |
|
Scantool.net 1.4 CD on a zip file (right click,
save to your desktop & unzip |
Scan
Tool Utilities:
 | FTClean
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| STNfinder
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| STNterm
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Scan
Tool & USB Drivers
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