Published: November 9, 2026 · Last updated: November 9, 2026
Tick what the tool must do. You see the tools that do all of it, best rated first.
For service resets, coding or programming, I recommend checking the exact support for your car model with the seller before you buy.
9.4/10 Tested by me
Mucar
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys
- Works with: own screen
9.4/10 Tested by me
Thinkcar
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys
- Works with: own screen
9.4/10 Tested by me
Thinkcar
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys
- Works with: own screen
9.1/10 Tested by me
Autel
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys, ECU updates
- Works with: own screen
approx. $3,000
9.1/10 Tested by me
XTool
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional
- Works with: phone app
8.8/10 Tested by me
Launch
Made for Toyota, Lexus
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
8.7/10 Tested by me
ak90
Made for BMW, MINI
- Does: keys
approx. $30
8.7/10 Tested by me
Mucar
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys, ECU updates, topology
- Works with: own screen
8.7/10 Tested by me
Thinkcar
Thinkscan 689BT Pro
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys, ECU updates, topology
- Works with: own screen
approx. $800
8.6/10
Orange5
Orange5 clone
- Works with: laptop
approx. $129
8.6/10 Tested by me
Thinkscan
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, keys
- Works with: own screen
8.5/10
CarProg
CarProg clone
- Does: keys
- Works with: laptop
approx. $95
8.5/10
Launch
Launch X431 PAD VII
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys, ECU updates, topology
- Works with: own screen
approx. $2,700
8.5/10 Tested by me
Thinkcar
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys
- Works with: phone app
8.5/10 Tested by me
Vgate
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: phone app or laptop
approx. $35
8.4/10 Tested by me
opcom
Made for Opel, Vauxhall
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $45
8.4/10 Tested by me
Thinkcar
- Reads: all systems
- Does: keys
- Works with: phone app
8.4/10 Tested by me
Youcanic
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys
- Works with: own screen
approx. $500
8.3/10 Tested by me
Ancel
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: own screen
8.3/10 Tested by me
Vgate
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: phone app or laptop
approx. $70
8.3/10 Tested by me
XTool
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys, topology
- Works with: own screen
8.2/10 Tested by me
Car scanner
- Reads: engine, gearbox, ABS, airbag
- Does: coding
- Works with: phone app
8.2/10 Tested by me
ICARSOFT
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, keys
- Works with: own screen
approx. $400
8.2/10 Tested by me
Kingbolen
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: phone app
8.2/10
ecuscan
Multi ECUscan (clone)
Made for Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge...
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $70
8.2/10 Tested by me
Techstream
Made for Toyota, Lexus
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $45
8.2/10
XTool
XTool D9S
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys, ECU updates, topology
- Works with: own screen
approx. $1,100
8.1/10
Launch
Launch X431 V+ 5.0
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys, topology
- Works with: own screen
approx. $830
8.1/10 Tested by me
Mucar
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, keys
- Works with: own screen
8.1/10 Tested by me
Mucar
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys
- Works with: own screen
8.0/10 Tested by me
Kingbolen
Kingbolen K10
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys, topology
- Works with: own screen
approx. $780
8.0/10 Tested by me
Kingbolen
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys
- Works with: own screen
8.0/10 Tested by me
Launch
Launch Creader BMW
Made for BMW
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
approx. $150
8.0/10 Tested by me
Launch
Launch Creader Ford/Mazda
Made for Ford, Mazda
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
approx. $150
8.0/10 Tested by me
Launch
Launch Creader GM
Made for Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
approx. $150
8.0/10 Tested by me
Launch
Launch Creader Honda
Made for Honda, Acura
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
approx. $150
8.0/10 Tested by me
Launch
Launch Creader Kia/Hyundai
Made for Hyundai, Kia
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
approx. $150
8.0/10 Tested by me
Launch
Launch Creader Mercedes
Made for Mercedes-Benz
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
approx. $150
8.0/10 Tested by me
Launch
Launch Creader Nissan
Made for Nissan, Infiniti
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
approx. $150
8.0/10 Tested by me
Launch
Launch Creader PSA
Made for Peugeot, Citroen
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
approx. $150
8.0/10 Tested by me
Launch
Launch Creader Renault
Made for Renault, Dacia
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
approx. $150
8.0/10 Tested by me
Launch
Launch Creader VAG
Made for Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Cupra
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
approx. $150
8.0/10
XTool
XTool X100 MAX 2
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys, ECU updates, topology
- Works with: own screen
approx. $2,300
8.0/10
XTOOL
XTOOL X100 PADS
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys
- Works with: own screen
approx. $400
7.9/10
ICARSOFT
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys, topology
- Works with: own screen
7.9/10 Tested by me
LAUNCH
LAUNCH X431 Plus Car Programmer
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys, ECU updates, topology
- Works with: own screen
approx. $1,500
7.9/10
Topdon
Topdon phoenix lite 2
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
approx. $850
7.9/10 Tested by me
Veepeak
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: phone app
approx. $25
7.9/10 Tested by me
XTool
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional
- Works with: phone app
7.9/10 Tested by me
XTool
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
7.8/10 Tested by me
Launch
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: own screen
7.8/10 Tested by me
Mucar
- Reads: engine only
- Does: keys
- Works with: own screen
approx. $550
7.8/10 Tested by me
XTool
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys
- Works with: own screen
7.7/10 Tested by me
Ksuite
- Does: ECU tuning
- Works with: laptop
approx. $90
7.7/10 Tested by me
Mucar
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, keys
- Works with: phone app
7.7/10 Tested by me
Thinkcar
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: own screen
7.6/10
XTool
xTool D8W
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys
- Works with: own screen
approx. $700
7.5/10 Tested by me
Konwei
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional
- Works with: phone app
approx. $50
7.5/10 Tested by me
OBDeleven
Made for Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Cupra, BMW...
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: phone app
7.5/10 Tested by me
Vgate
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: phone app or laptop
approx. $70
7.4/10
alfaobd
Alfa OBD
Made for Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Chrysler
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys
- Works with: phone app
approx. $50
7.4/10 Tested by me
Kingbolen
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: phone app
7.4/10 Tested by me
Kingbolen
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: phone app
7.4/10 Tested by me
Kingbolen
Made for Honda, Acura
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: phone app
7.4/10 Tested by me
Kingbolen
Made for Jaguar, Land Rover
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: phone app
7.4/10 Tested by me
Kingbolen
Made for Toyota, Lexus
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: phone app
approx. $80
7.3/10
BMW
Made for BMW
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $30
7.3/10
BMW
BMW ISTA (clone)
Made for BMW
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $70
7.3/10 Tested by me
Dollarfix
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys
- Works with: own screen
approx. $650
7.3/10 Tested by me
Forscan
Forscan
Made for Ford, Mazda
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
Free
7.3/10
Vxdiag
GM Tech2 / VXDIAG VCX Nano
Made for Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $230
7.3/10
Honda
Honda HDS
Made for Honda, Acura
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $150
7.3/10 Tested by me
Ksuite
K-TAG clone
- Does: ECU tuning
- Works with: laptop
approx. $90
7.3/10
Hyundai
Kia/Hyundai GDS (clone)
Made for Hyundai, Kia
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $150
7.3/10 Tested by me
Kingbolen
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: own screen
7.3/10
IDS
Mazda IDS / Ford IDS
Made for Ford, Mazda
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $150
7.3/10
micropod
Micropod 2
Made for Dodge, Jeep, RAM, Chrysler
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $250
7.3/10 Tested by me
Mucar
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys
- Works with: own screen
7.3/10
Nissan
Nissan Consult III Plus (clone)
Made for Nissan, Infiniti
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $250
7.3/10
PSA
PSA Diagbox (Dealer Software clone)
Made for Peugeot, Citroen
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $160
7.3/10
Renault
Renault CAN Clip
Made for Renault, Dacia
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $90
7.3/10 Tested by me
Renolink
Made for Renault, Dacia
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $40
7.3/10 Tested by me
Ross Tech
Made for Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Cupra
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $30
7.3/10
Volvo
Volvo VIDA dice clone
Made for Volvo
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $75
7.3/10
Mercedes
Xentry for Mercedes (clone)
Made for Mercedes-Benz
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $140
7.2/10 Tested by me
Nextgen
Made for Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Cupra, BMW
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: phone app
7.2/10 Tested by me
XTool
- Reads: engine, gearbox, ABS, airbag
- Works with: own screen
7.1/10 Tested by me
Kingbolen
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
7.1/10
Otofix
Otofix D1 lite
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, keys
- Works with: own screen
approx. $400
6.9/10 Tested by me
Kingbolen
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional
- Works with: phone app
6.9/10 Tested by me
Thinkcar
6.9/10 Tested by me
Thinkcar
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional
- Works with: phone app
6.9/10 Tested by me
Vdiagtool
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: own screen
6.8/10 Tested by me
OBDLink
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: phone app or laptop
approx. $160
6.8/10 Tested by me
Topdon
- Reads: all systems
- Works with: own screen
6.8/10 Tested by me
Vdiagtool
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: phone app
6.8/10 Tested by me
Veepeak
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: phone app
approx. $25
6.8/10 Tested by me
Xtool
- Does: keys
approx. $260
6.7/10
Mucar
Mucar VO6
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, keys
- Works with: own screen
approx. $270
6.6/10
Autel
Autel KM100
- Reads: engine, gearbox, ABS, airbag
- Does: bidirectional, keys
approx. $500
6.6/10
Foxwell
Foxwell NT710 for Ford
Made for Ford, Lincoln
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
approx. $270
6.6/10
Foxwell
Foxwell NT710 for GM
Made for Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
approx. $270
6.6/10
Foxwell
Foxwell NT710 for JLR
Made for Jaguar, Land Rover
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
approx. $270
6.6/10
Foxwell
Foxwell NT710 for Nissan
Made for Nissan, Infiniti
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
approx. $270
6.6/10
Foxwell
Foxwell NT710 for Volvo
Made for Volvo
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
approx. $270
6.6/10
Foxwell
Foxwell NT710 Porsche
Made for Porsche
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: own screen
approx. $270
6.6/10 Tested by me
VAG EEPROM Programmer
VAG EEPROM Programmer
Made for Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Cupra
- Reads: engine, gearbox, ABS, airbag
- Does: keys
- Works with: laptop
approx. $45
6.5/10 Tested by me
Vdiagtool
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, ECU updates
- Works with: own screen
6.5/10 Tested by me
XTool
- Reads: all systems
- Works with: phone app
6.4/10
Ancel
Ancel DP500
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, keys
- Works with: own screen
approx. $900
6.4/10
pasoft
Made for BMW
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $30
6.4/10 Tested by me
Carista
- Reads: all systems
- Does: coding
- Works with: phone app
approx. $80
6.4/10 Tested by me
Mucar
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, keys
- Works with: phone app
6.4/10 Tested by me
Topdon
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional
- Works with: own screen
6.3/10 Tested by me
Ancel
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: own screen
6.3/10 Tested by me
Delphi
- Reads: engine, gearbox, ABS, airbag
- Does: bidirectional, coding
- Works with: laptop
approx. $40
6.3/10 Tested by me
Vgate
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: phone app or laptop
approx. $40
6.2/10 Tested by me
Ancel
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: own screen
6.2/10
Ancel
Ancel AD610 PRO
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: own screen
approx. $115
6.1/10
Launch
Launch CR629
- Reads: engine, gearbox, ABS, airbag
- Does: bidirectional
- Works with: own screen
approx. $100
6.0/10
CarProTool
CarProTool
- Does: keys
- Works with: laptop
6.0/10 Tested by me
Dollarfix
- Reads: engine, gearbox, ABS, airbag
- Does: bidirectional
- Works with: own screen
approx. $190
5.9/10 Tested by me
Launch
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: own screen
5.9/10 Tested by me
Thinkcar
- Reads: engine, gearbox, ABS, airbag
- Does: bidirectional, keys
- Works with: own screen
5.9/10 Tested by me
Topdon
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional
- Works with: phone app
5.8/10 Tested by me
Carista
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: phone app
approx. $40
5.8/10 Tested by me
Veepeak
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: phone app or laptop
approx. $40
5.7/10 Tested by me
KT200
- Does: ECU tuning
- Works with: laptop
approx. $800
5.7/10 Tested by me
Topdon
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates, topology
- Works with: own screen
5.6/10
Foxwell
Foxwell NT604
- Reads: engine, gearbox, ABS, airbag
- Does: bidirectional
- Works with: own screen
approx. $200
5.6/10 Tested by me
Kingbolen
- Reads: engine, gearbox, ABS, airbag
- Does: bidirectional
- Works with: own screen
5.6/10 Tested by me
Mucar
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: own screen
approx. $90
5.4/10 Tested by me
Ancel
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: own screen
approx. $50
5.4/10 Tested by me
Konwei
Made for Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Cupra, Bentley...
- Reads: all systems
- Works with: own screen
approx. $120
5.4/10 Tested by me
ODIS
ODIS
Made for Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Cupra
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates, topology
- Works with: laptop
approx. $60
5.3/10 Tested by me
Carista
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: phone app
approx. $85
5.3/10 Tested by me
Konwei
Made for BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce
- Reads: all systems
- Works with: own screen
approx. $90
5.1/10
Launch
Launch CRP 123X
- Reads: engine, gearbox, ABS, airbag
- Does: bidirectional
- Works with: own screen
approx. $180
4.9/10 Tested by me
Topdon
- Reads: all systems
- Works with: phone app
approx. $65
4.8/10 Tested by me
Udiag
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, keys
- Works with: own screen
approx. $1,000
4.5/10 Tested by me
Ancel
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional
- Works with: phone app
approx. $100
3.9/10 Tested by me
Motopower
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: own screen
approx. $35
3.8/10 Tested by me
Blacktec
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: own screen
approx. $30
3.3/10 Tested by me
Ancel
- Reads: engine, gearbox, ABS, airbag
- Works with: own screen
3.3/10 Tested by me
Launch
- Reads: engine, gearbox, ABS, airbag
- Works with: own screen
3.2/10 Tested by me
carpm
- Reads: engine, gearbox, ABS, airbag
- Works with: phone app
approx. $190
2.8/10 Tested by me
FIXD
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: phone app
approx. $50
2.0/10 Tested by me
Carly
- Reads: all systems
- Does: coding
- Works with: phone app
approx. $150
1.9/10 Tested by me
Sparq
- Reads: engine only
- Works with: phone app
approx. $129
Tactrix
Tactrix OpenPort 2.0 (clone)
Made for Mitsubishi, Subaru
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU tuning
- Works with: laptop
Vident
Vident iAuto 705
Made for Mitsubishi, Nissan
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, keys
- Works with: own screen
VNCI
VNCI RNM
Made for Mitsubishi, Nissan, Infiniti, Datsun, Renault, Dacia
- Reads: all systems
- Does: bidirectional, coding, ECU updates
- Works with: laptop
approx. $400
Prices are approximate, from my last check, and are not live. The store shows the current price.
