These are competitors to Autodata that offer professional-grade data. They often have different pricing tiers that might suit smaller workshops better.
Even if you find a working setup.exe link, AutoData 3.38 will often fail to install or run properly on Windows 10 or Windows 11 due to missing dependencies (e.g., older .NET Framework versions, 16-bit installer components).
New vehicle data is added daily without the need for manual installations.
Using "cracked" or unlicensed versions of Autodata violates copyright laws and terms of service, which can lead to legal complications for a registered business. The Modern Alternative: Autodata Online
Because Autodata 3.38 is no longer the current version and the company has moved toward a subscription-based cloud model, "setupexe" links found on forums or file-sharing sites are almost exclusively unofficial. This introduces two major risks: Malware and Security: Executable files (
Since the official developer has moved to an online-only subscription model (Autodata Cloud), you will not find a direct download on their official website [1].
: Using unauthorized versions violates intellectual property rights. Professional shops generally use the official, updated Autodata Technical Vehicle Data