OBDeleven is a Bluetooth diagnostic tool that connects your car to the OBDeleven app on your smartphone. The same OBDeleven 3 device can be used for everyday diagnostics, while PRO and ULTIMATE plans unlock additional features for supported vehicles.
Not sure which option you need? Compare the OBDeleven 3 device, PRO Pack and ULTIMATE Pack below and choose the setup that matches what you want to do with your car.
All three options use the OBDeleven 3 device. The main difference is which software features and plan are included.
Best for: Drivers who want to diagnose their car without paying for a PRO or ULTIMATE plan.
Choose OBDeleven 3 if you mainly want to diagnose faults and do not need manual VAG coding or adaptations.
Best for: Volkswagen Group owners who want manual coding, adaptations and advanced diagnostic functions.
Choose PRO if you want more control over a supported Volkswagen Group vehicle than basic diagnostics or One-Click Apps alone provide.
Best for: Users who want PRO functionality plus extensive access to ready-made One-Click Apps.
Choose ULTIMATE if you want manual VAG coding and expect to use One-Click Apps frequently.
Every option uses the same OBDeleven 3 device. The difference is in the software features you need. Basic diagnostics are available without a paid plan, while PRO and ULTIMATE unlock additional functionality for supported vehicles.
| Feature | FREE | PRO | ULTIMATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBDeleven 3 device | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Read & clear fault codes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live data | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paid plan required for basic diagnostics | No | No | No |
| Manual VAG coding | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| VAG long coding | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| VAG adaptations | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| VAG Basic Settings | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| One-Click Apps | With Credits | With Credits | Unlimited* |
| Credits included with pack | — | 100 Credits | Not normally needed for One-Click Apps |
| Plan included with pack | No paid plan | 12 months | 12 months |
| Best for | Diagnostics | Advanced VAG users | Maximum functionality |
*ULTIMATE includes unlimited access to One-Click Apps under OBDeleven's applicable fair-use policy. Available functions depend on the vehicle, model year and supported control units.
Credits are OBDeleven's in-app currency used to activate One-Click Apps. These are ready-made functions that allow you to perform supported vehicle customizations or service functions without manually changing coding values.
You do not need PRO to use One-Click Apps. If you only want to use them occasionally, you can use the FREE plan and purchase Credits when needed.
PRO unlocks manual coding and other advanced functions for supported Volkswagen Group vehicles. One-Click Apps still use Credits, and the PRO Pack includes 100 Credits to get started.
ULTIMATE includes PRO functionality plus unlimited access to One-Click Apps under OBDeleven's fair-use policy, making it the most suitable option for users who expect to use One-Click Apps frequently.
Important: PRO and Credits are not the same thing. PRO unlocks advanced manual functions for supported Volkswagen Group vehicles, while Credits are used to activate individual One-Click Apps.
OBDeleven supports a wide range of vehicles, but the available functionality depends on the vehicle brand, model, model year and region.
It is important to distinguish between advanced manufacturer-specific support and basic OBD2 diagnostics. A vehicle may be compatible with OBDeleven for basic diagnostics without supporting advanced functions such as coding, adaptations or One-Click Apps.
OBDeleven provides its most extensive functionality for supported Volkswagen Group vehicles. This is where features such as manual coding, long coding and adaptations available through PRO and ULTIMATE are especially relevant.
Depending on the vehicle and control unit, supported functions can include advanced diagnostics, live data, service functions, One-Click Apps, coding and adaptations.
OBDeleven supports BMW, MINI and selected Rolls-Royce vehicles, generally from around model year 2008 onwards.
Advanced diagnostics and One-Click Apps are available for supported vehicles, but the functionality differs from Volkswagen Group vehicles.
Important: Do not assume that VAG-specific manual coding and adaptation functions are available simply because a BMW or MINI is supported.
OBDeleven supports advanced diagnostics and One-Click Apps for supported Toyota and Lexus vehicles, generally from around model year 2008 onwards.
Available functions depend on the individual vehicle, model year and control units.
OBDeleven supports advanced functionality for supported Mercedes-Benz vehicles from approximately 2008–2023 in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom and United States.
Basic OBD2 diagnostics have broader availability, but they should not be confused with full manufacturer-specific diagnostics.
For full supported Mercedes-Benz functionality, the newer OBDeleven 3 device is the recommended device.
OBDeleven offers advanced functionality for supported US-market / US-manufactured Ford vehicles, generally from around model year 2008 onwards.
European Ford models should not automatically be assumed to have the same advanced functionality.
OBDeleven can also provide basic OBD2 diagnostics for many other CAN-bus vehicles. Depending on the vehicle, this can include brands such as:
For these vehicles, support should generally be understood as basic OBD2 diagnostics for engine and transmission systems, rather than the advanced manufacturer-specific functionality available for officially supported brands.
Vehicle compatibility does not guarantee that every OBDeleven function is available for every model. Available control units, service functions, coding options and One-Click Apps can vary by vehicle, model year and region.
If you need OBDeleven for a specific function, check that function for your exact vehicle before choosing a device or plan.
Check vehicle compatibilityOBDeleven can be used for everything from everyday fault diagnosis to advanced Volkswagen Group coding. The exact functions available depend on your vehicle and the OBDeleven plan you use.
Scan supported vehicle systems for stored fault codes to help identify the cause of warning lights and other problems. Fault codes can be cleared after the fault has been diagnosed and repaired. If you need help understanding a code, use our OBD fault code library.
Available with: FREE, PRO and ULTIMATE
Monitor available vehicle parameters in real time through the OBDeleven app. Live data can help when diagnosing faults that cannot be identified from a fault code alone.
Available with: FREE, PRO and ULTIMATE
On supported vehicles, OBDeleven can communicate with manufacturer-specific control units instead of being limited to generic engine OBD2 diagnostics.
The systems and functions available depend on the vehicle, model year and level of manufacturer-specific support.
One-Click Apps are ready-made functions that allow supported vehicle customizations and service operations to be performed without manually changing coding or adaptation values.
With FREE or PRO, individual One-Click Apps can be activated using Credits. ULTIMATE includes access to One-Click Apps under OBDeleven's applicable fair-use policy.
Available with: FREE + Credits, PRO + Credits or ULTIMATE
PRO and ULTIMATE allow manual coding on supported Volkswagen Group vehicles. This gives experienced users direct control over supported control-unit coding instead of relying only on ready-made One-Click Apps.
Available with: PRO and ULTIMATE on supported Volkswagen Group vehicles
On supported Volkswagen Group vehicles, PRO and ULTIMATE can provide access to adaptations and Basic Settings used for advanced configuration, component setup and certain service procedures.
Available with: PRO and ULTIMATE on supported Volkswagen Group vehicles
These are two different ways of using OBDeleven.
Choose the supported function in the OBDeleven app and let the app apply the required changes. This is the easier option when a suitable One-Click App is available for your vehicle.
Best for: convenient customizations and supported service functions without manual coding.
PRO and ULTIMATE provide direct access to supported coding and adaptation functions on Volkswagen Group vehicles. Instead of using a ready-made function, you make the supported changes manually.
Best for: experienced VAG users who need greater control over supported vehicle settings.
Not every function is available for every compatible vehicle. A supported vehicle may have different control units, coding options, service functions and One-Click Apps depending on its model, model year, equipment and region.
If you are buying OBDeleven for one specific function, check compatibility for your exact vehicle before ordering.
If you already know that you need more than basic diagnostics, the choice usually comes down to how you want to use OBDeleven. Both PRO and ULTIMATE unlock advanced functions for supported Volkswagen Group vehicles, but they handle One-Click Apps differently.
The PRO Pack includes the OBDeleven 3 device, a 12-month PRO plan and 100 Credits. One-Click Apps still use Credits when you have a PRO plan.
The ULTIMATE Pack includes the OBDeleven 3 device, a 12-month ULTIMATE plan, magnetic phone holder and carry pouch. One-Click Apps are included under OBDeleven's applicable fair-use policy.
If you only want to read fault codes, clear faults and view live data, you may not need either plan. Start with the OBDeleven 3 device and use the FREE plan.
View OBDeleven 3 without a paid plan →OBDeleven is a strong choice for smartphone-based diagnostics and especially for supported Volkswagen Group vehicles. But the best diagnostic tool depends on the car you work with and how you prefer to diagnose it.
OBDeleven is a good fit if you want a compact Bluetooth device that works with your smartphone, particularly if you own a supported Volkswagen Group vehicle.
An iCarsoft scanner may be a better fit if you prefer a dedicated diagnostic device with its own screen instead of using your smartphone.
A Launch diagnostic tool may be more suitable if you work on many different vehicle brands or need a professional workshop-oriented diagnostic platform.
Still deciding which OBDeleven option you need? These are the most important things to know before choosing your device and plan.
No. You can use the OBDeleven 3 device for basic diagnostics without purchasing a PRO or ULTIMATE plan.
The FREE plan allows you to perform functions such as reading and clearing fault codes and viewing live data on supported vehicles. A paid plan is mainly needed when you want additional advanced functionality.
PRO is designed primarily for users who need advanced manual functions such as coding and adaptations on supported Volkswagen Group vehicles.
ULTIMATE includes the PRO functionality and adds access to One-Click Apps under OBDeleven's applicable fair-use policy. This makes ULTIMATE particularly useful if you expect to use One-Click Apps frequently.
No. One-Click Apps can be activated using Credits without a PRO plan.
PRO is primarily used to unlock advanced manual functions for supported Volkswagen Group vehicles. If you only want to use an occasional One-Click App, the FREE plan together with Credits may be enough.
Yes, if you want to activate One-Click Apps. A PRO plan does not make One-Click Apps unlimited.
The OBDeleven 3 PRO Pack includes 100 Credits, which can be used for One-Click Apps.
ULTIMATE includes access to One-Click Apps under OBDeleven's applicable fair-use policy, so Credits are normally not needed for individual One-Click App activations while the ULTIMATE plan is active.
It depends on the vehicle brand, model, model year and region. OBDeleven provides its most extensive functionality for supported Volkswagen Group vehicles, while advanced support is also available for selected vehicles from other manufacturers.
Many additional CAN-bus vehicles can use basic OBD2 diagnostics, but this does not mean that every vehicle supports coding, service functions or One-Click Apps.
If you need OBDeleven for a specific function, check compatibility for your exact vehicle before ordering.
Do not assume that the manual coding functionality available for supported Volkswagen Group vehicles is also available for BMW or Mercedes-Benz.
OBDeleven functionality differs by manufacturer. BMW and Mercedes-Benz vehicles can have supported diagnostics and One-Click Apps, but the available functions depend on the exact vehicle and should be checked before purchase.
Yes. An OBDeleven plan is associated with your OBDeleven account rather than being permanently tied to one specific vehicle.
You can therefore use the device with multiple compatible vehicles. The functions available will still depend on each individual vehicle.
No. OBDeleven supports more than Volkswagen Group vehicles. Advanced support is available for selected BMW Group, Toyota/Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and other supported vehicles, while basic OBD2 diagnostics are available for many additional CAN-bus vehicles.
Volkswagen Group vehicles still receive the broadest range of advanced OBDeleven functions, particularly when it comes to manual coding and adaptations.
Choose OBDeleven 3 with the FREE plan if you mainly need diagnostics such as fault codes and live data.
Choose PRO if you have a supported Volkswagen Group vehicle and want manual coding, adaptations and other advanced functions.
Choose ULTIMATE if you want the PRO functionality and also expect to use One-Click Apps frequently.
All three options use the OBDeleven 3 device. Choose the package based on the diagnostic, coding and One-Click App features you need.
For fault codes, live data and everyday diagnostics without a paid PRO or ULTIMATE plan.
View OBDeleven 3For manual coding, adaptations and advanced functions on supported Volkswagen Group vehicles.
View PRO PackFor PRO functionality plus frequent use of One-Click Apps under the applicable fair-use policy.
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