VXDIAG VCX SE vs SVCI J2534 vs Godiag J2534

If you are looking for a cheap j2534 programmer that works for many brands, check 2022 top 3 j2534 passthru devices below.

VXDIAG VCX SE SVCI J2534 Godiag J2534
Image Vxdiag Vcx Se 1 Svci J2534 Godiag J2534
Software Ford IDS

Mazda IDS

Toyota Techstream

JLR SDD

Honda HDS

Subaru SSM3/SSM4

Benz Xentry

Volvo VIDA

BMW ISTA

VAG ODIS

Pcmflash

Forscan

PCMHumer

Ford IDS

Mazda IDS

Toyota Techstream

Land Rover/Jaguar SDD

ScanMaster-ELM V2.4.12
PCMSCAN V2.1
ELMconfig
Forscan
FOCCCUS
FF2

Honda HDS

Ford IDS

Mazda IDS

Toyota Techstream

Forscan

ODIS

pcmflash

ELMConfig, Forscan, ScanMaster

Volvo VIDA

GM GDS2

Operating system Windows 7/ 8/10/11, 32/64bit  Win7 64bit, Win 8, Win 10 Windows 8/10/11, 32/64bit 

(Don’t work on Win7)

J2534 passthru Yes Yes Yes
Online Module Programming Yes, need online account, Ford, GM, Honda, Toyota etc online programming tested ok Yes, need online account. Only Ford/Mazda online programming tested ok No tested
License Customize license No No
Firmware update Update online No No
Software update Update by link (except Benz and BMW thru HDD/SSD) Update by Link Update by Link
Ford trucks 12 V 1998-2006 with PWM protocol ( F series supported) Not working on some F series pre-2010 Yes Unknown
Price $159 $129 $29.99

 

In sum:

1). Speed

VXDIAG VCX SE is quick. This is unbelievably fast comparing with SVCI J2534.

The SVCI is also not bad, but VCX SE is 6 or 7 times much faster than virtual machine if you run the clone from vcm2.

 

2). Stability

VXDIAG VCX SE is more stable than STIC j2534 when used as Ford/Mazda j2534 passthru device.

 

3).

VCX SE supports much more brands then SVCI and Godiag. STIC and Godiag does not have Benz and BMW optional license, VXDIAG does.

 

4). VXDIAG software is always kept up-to-date. The VCX is compatible with Ford IDS V128 and without change date.  The SVCI with red housing only can make it working with old loader and V125, I have to install it in date 05-05-2022 , and make a batch file to change to that time so it works and don’t expire.

 

5).Godiag cannot be used as j2534 passthru for online programming so it is a fraction of VCX and SVCI price.

For diagnostic purposes and DIYers, godiag j2534 is a good start.

For programming, better choose vxdiag vcx se.

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