Best Scan Tools for First Bidirectional

DIY buyers moving beyond code reading into active tests and service functions. We picked the top 6 scan tools for this use case, ranked by our review rating.

XTOOL D7 Bidirectional OBD2 Scanner product image
First Bidirectional

XTOOL

D7

9.3
Connection

Wired tablet

Service Functions

36+

Included Updates

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FCA AutoAuth

Yes

$399
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Innova 5610 OBD2 Bidirectional Scan Tool product image
Lower Update Risk

Innova

5610

8.9
Connection

Handheld

Service Functions

12+

Included Updates

Included

FCA AutoAuth

No

$329
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FOXWELL NT726 All-System Bidirectional Scanner product image
ABS Bleed

FOXWELL

NT726

8.8
Connection

Handheld/tablet

Service Functions

12+

Included Updates

Lifetime claim

FCA AutoAuth

Yes

$299
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TOPDON ArtiDiag900 Lite Bidirectional Scan Tool product image
First Bidirectional

TOPDON

ArtiDiag900 Lite

8.7
Connection

Wireless tablet

Service Functions

8+

Included Updates

Usually 2 years

FCA AutoAuth

No

$399
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TOPDON TopScan Pro Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner product image
Phone App

TOPDON

TopScan Pro

8.4
Connection

Bluetooth app

Service Functions

13+

Included Updates

App plan

FCA AutoAuth

Yes

$109
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THINKCAR ThinkDiag2 Bluetooth Bidirectional Scanner product image
Phone App

THINKCAR

ThinkDiag2

8.2
Connection

Bluetooth app

Service Functions

15+

Included Updates

Usually 1 year

FCA AutoAuth

Yes

$139
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