Operations & Supply Chain

Best Fleet Management Software in 2026

Twelve fleet management and telematics platforms compared for 2026, from Samsara, Motive and Geotab to Fleetio and Azuga, with published prices.

Fleet management software helps organisations that operate vehicles and mobile equipment track where those assets are, how they are driven, what they cost and when they need maintenance. Most products combine a telematics device or vehicle data connection with cloud software for GPS tracking, driver safety, video, hours-of-service compliance, fuel and maintenance management.

This list covers twelve products in November 2026. It includes connected-operations and telematics platforms such as Samsara, which reported US$1.9 billion of annual recurring revenue for its fiscal 2026, Motive, which says it serves nearly 100,000 customers, and Geotab, with about 6 million connected vehicles and assets; telecom- and tyre-company-owned platforms, Verizon Connect and Bridgestone's Webfleet and Azuga; video-safety specialist Lytx; and maintenance and inspection software such as Fleetio and Whip Around.

Entries are ordered by platform breadth, the scale of fleets served and published evidence, not by review scores.

Contents
  1. What is fleet management software
  2. History and market
  3. Key features to compare
  4. Pricing models
  5. How to choose
  6. Methodology
  7. The list
  8. Comparison table
  9. Alternatives by use case
  10. Recent developments
  11. Frequently asked questions
  12. See also

What is fleet management software

Fleet management software records the location, use, condition and cost of vehicles and equipment. Telematics is the data layer: an in-vehicle device, a camera or a direct connection to the manufacturer's systems reports GPS position, speed, engine data, fuel use and fault codes. The software turns that data into live maps, trip histories, geofence alerts, driver scorecards, maintenance schedules, fuel reports and compliance records such as electronic logging device (ELD) hours-of-service logs and driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs) in the United States.

The category includes several sub-types. Telematics and GPS tracking platforms (Samsara, Motive, Geotab, Verizon Connect) collect data and provide the core dashboards. Video telematics specialists such as Lytx focus on AI dash cameras and driver coaching. Fleet maintenance software such as Fleetio and Whip Around manages inspections, work orders, parts and costs, often fed by telematics data from other vendors. Adjacent categories include field service management software, which schedules the jobs drivers perform; transportation management systems and route planning software, which plan loads and routes; and logistics providers such as freight forwarders, which buy fleet software rather than sell it.

History and market

Commercial vehicle tracking grew from navigation and safety hardware. Lytx traces its origins to DriveCam, which introduced the first vehicle camera to record crashes in 1998; Webfleet's history begins in 1999, and it was combined with TomTom's navigation business before becoming part of Bridgestone in 2019; Geotab was founded in 2000 by Neil Cawse as a small family business in Oakville, Ontario.

Cloud platforms and US electronic logging rules for trucking later broadened the market. Motive was founded in 2013 as KeepTruckin, and Samsara, whose co-founder and chief executive is Sanjit Biswas, was founded more than a decade before its fiscal 2026 results. Samsara, listed on the NYSE as IOT, reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of US$444 million, up 28%, and ending annual recurring revenue of US$1.9 billion, up 30%. Motive filed a registration statement in December 2025 for a proposed initial public offering on the NYSE under the ticker MTVE.

Large corporate owners are common: Verizon owns Verizon Connect, Bridgestone owns Webfleet and Azuga, and Teletrac Navman's careers site sits on a domain of the industrial technology group Vontier. The current phase is AI: vendors now market AI dash cameras, AI-generated operational summaries and AI agents, and Samsara describes its strategy as moving from connecting assets to automating workflows with agents.

Key features to compare

Tracking and data frequency

Update frequency affects how precisely routes and arrival times can be monitored. Azuga's plans range from location updates every two minutes on BasicFleet to every 30 seconds on CompleteFleet.

Video safety and AI cameras

Road- and driver-facing AI cameras detect distraction and collisions, provide evidence against false claims and drive coaching programmes. Lytx says its models are trained on 311 billion miles of driving data.

Compliance

US trucking fleets need ELD hours-of-service logs and DVIRs; European fleets need tachograph data. Linxup prices ELD separately from GPS tracking.

Maintenance and inspections

Preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, parts and fault-code alerts reduce breakdowns. Specialists such as Fleetio and Whip Around go furthest, with service triggers based on mileage or engine hours.

Equipment and asset tracking

Construction and utility fleets track trailers, generators and heavy equipment as well as road vehicles; most telematics platforms now sell asset trackers alongside vehicle devices.

EV support

Charging status, battery level and suitability analysis for replacing combustion vehicles are increasingly standard; Webfleet added EV tools in 2020.

Integrations and OEM data

Factory-fitted telematics from vehicle makers can replace aftermarket hardware. Verizon Connect cites built-in connectivity with Ford and GM vehicles, and Platform Science runs a marketplace of third-party applications on the vehicle.

Pricing models

Fleet software is priced per vehicle or asset per month, usually on one- to three-year contracts, with hardware sold outright, leased or bundled. Published prices are more common at the small-fleet end. Azuga lists BasicFleet at US$25, SafeFleet at US$30 and CompleteFleet at US$35 per vehicle per month, with an AI dash camera add-on. Linxup charges US$25 per vehicle per month for GPS tracking, with a plug-in tracker at US$69 or free on a three-year contract, and US$30 per vehicle per month for ELD.

Maintenance software is cheaper because it needs no hardware: Fleetio ranges from US$4 to US$10 per vehicle per month on annual plans, based on a five-asset example. Enterprise telematics platforms, Samsara, Motive, Geotab, Verizon Connect, Webfleet, Lytx, Platform Science and Teletrac Navman, quote prices, typically combining a per-vehicle software licence with hardware for each vehicle and camera.

Contract length is a frequent source of disputes. Buyers should check renewal terms, hardware ownership at the end of the contract and the cost of adding or removing vehicles mid-term.

How to choose

Large mixed fleets in trucking, construction, utilities and the public sector commonly shortlist Samsara, Motive and Geotab, comparing camera quality, equipment tracking and integrations. Long-haul trucking carriers may also evaluate Platform Science, which focuses on in-cab driver workflows and third-party applications. European fleets often choose Webfleet for its long European presence and driver terminals.

Fleets with high accident or insurance costs look at Lytx and the AI camera offerings of the major platforms. Small service businesses with tens of vehicles often prefer published-price products such as Azuga or Linxup, or Verizon Connect if they already buy Verizon services. Fleets whose main issue is maintenance and inspection discipline can add Fleetio or Whip Around on top of whatever telematics they use.

Methodology

Products were included if they provide software for tracking, managing or maintaining commercial vehicle fleets as a core business, were on sale in November 2026 and are offered to fleets in North America or Europe. Ordering weighs breadth (tracking, safety video, compliance, maintenance, equipment), scale of fleets served and published evidence such as audited results, customer counts and connected-vehicle counts reported by vendors, and then price transparency. Full telematics platforms rank above single-function specialists. Prices are from US vendor pages in November 2026 and exclude tax and hardware unless stated. No review scores were used.

The list

1

Samsara

Best for: Large mixed fleets and public-sector operations

Samsara is a San Francisco-based company listed on the NYSE as IOT, led by co-founder and chief executive Sanjit Biswas. It describes its product as the Connected Operations Platform, an open platform that connects people, devices and systems in physical operations, and says it has tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe.

Samsara's products include vehicle telematics, AI dash cameras and video-based safety, equipment and trailer monitoring, routing, navigation, maintenance, compliance and frontline-worker apps. Customers often expand from vehicles into trailers, assets and maintenance; the company cites Estes, which added equipment monitoring after starting with video-based safety and telematics.

For the fiscal year ended January 2026, Samsara reported fourth-quarter revenue of US$444 million, up 28%, ending ARR of US$1.9 billion, up 30%, net new ARR of US$432 million and US$1.2 billion of ARR from customers paying more than US$100,000 a year. Q4 customer wins named in the release include Southern California Edison, Werner Enterprises and the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County. Pricing is quote-based and contracts usually run several years.

Key features

  • Vehicle telematics and GPS tracking
  • AI dash cameras and video-based safety
  • Equipment and trailer monitoring
  • Routing, navigation and maintenance
  • Open platform with integrations

Pricing

Quote-based per-vehicle subscription plus hardware; no published prices.

Recent results

Q4 FY2026: revenue US$444m (+28%); ending ARR US$1.9bn (+30%); FY2026 net new ARR US$432m (+21%); US$1.2bn ARR from US$100K+ customers (+37%).

Notable customers

Estes, Werner Enterprises, Southern California Edison, Dawsongroup, Groundworks and the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas.

Headquarters
San Francisco, California, US
Listed on
NYSE (IOT)
ARR (FY2026)
US$1.9bn
CEO
Sanjit Biswas

Strengths

  • Broadest connected-operations platform
  • Strong growth and audited financials
  • Covers vehicles, equipment and workers
  • Large integration ecosystem

Limitations

  • No published pricing
  • Multi-year contracts
  • Hardware tied to subscription
  • Feature breadth can exceed small-fleet needs
2

Motive

Best for: Trucking, construction and field fleets wanting safety plus spend control

Motive is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2013 as KeepTruckin. It provides AI-powered tools for fleet tracking, driver safety, compliance, equipment monitoring and spend management and says it serves nearly 100,000 customers across transportation, logistics, construction, energy and manufacturing.

In December 2025 Motive filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering on the NYSE under the ticker MTVE. According to coverage of the filing, about 30% of its annual recurring revenue came from trucking and logistics as of 30 September 2025, with faster growth in construction, field service and passenger transit; about 89% of core customers used two or more products; and net dollar retention exceeded 110%. Revenue grew about 23% year on year in the third quarter, and the company remained unprofitable.

Motive's products include ELD compliance, AI dash cameras with real-time collision alerts, GPS and equipment tracking, and spend management. Its site cites Cascade Environmental, which manages more than 3,000 vehicles on Motive. Pricing is not published.

Key features

  • ELD and hours-of-service compliance
  • AI dash cameras with real-time alerts
  • GPS and equipment tracking
  • Spend management

Pricing

Quote-based; no published prices.

Founded
2013 (as KeepTruckin)
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, US
Customers
Nearly 100,000
IPO filing
December 2025 (proposed NYSE: MTVE)

Strengths

  • Strong AI camera and safety focus
  • Integrated spend management
  • High multi-product adoption
  • Large customer base

Limitations

  • No published pricing
  • Unprofitable according to its filing
  • Trucking heritage; newer in other verticals
  • Contract terms vary
3

Geotab

Best for: Large fleets wanting deep vehicle data

Geotab is a telematics company founded in 2000 by Neil Cawse as a small family business in Oakville, Ontario. It reports about 6 million connected vehicles and assets, more than 100,000 customers and more than 3,400 employees, and says it owns all intellectual property for its device hardware, firmware and server and customer-facing software.

Geotab's platform provides GPS tracking, engine diagnostics, driver safety, fuel and EV management, compliance and reporting for fleets of all sizes, and its scale of connected vehicles gives it one of the largest bodies of commercial-vehicle data in the industry. Because Geotab controls its own hardware, firmware and software, it can update devices and data services without depending on third-party suppliers.

Geotab does not publish prices on its corporate pages. Buyers comparing it with Samsara or Motive should check which video, maintenance and equipment functions are included in a quote and which require add-ons or partner products.

Key features

  • GPS tracking and engine diagnostics
  • Driver safety and coaching
  • EV and fuel management
  • Compliance and reporting
  • Proprietary hardware and firmware

Pricing

Quote-based; no published prices.

Founded
2000
Founder
Neil Cawse
Connected vehicles and assets
About 6 million
Customers
100,000+
Employees
3,400+

Strengths

  • Very large connected base
  • Owns its hardware and software IP
  • Large customer base
  • Long operating history

Limitations

  • No published pricing
  • Corporate pages give no HQ or ownership details
  • Scope of bundles varies by quote
  • Less public financial disclosure than Samsara
4

Verizon Connect

Best for: Service fleets already on Verizon

Verizon Connect is the fleet management business of Verizon. Its software platform, Verizon Connect Reveal, provides GPS fleet tracking with live maps, trip replay, geofences and alerts; GPS asset tracking for equipment and trailers; ELD hours-of-service and electronic DVIRs; AI dash cameras with distracted-driving detection; maintenance tracking and diagnostic trouble codes; driver scorecards; and electric vehicle tracking of location, charging and battery levels.

Verizon Connect also offers AI-generated operational summaries of fuel waste, idling and unusual patterns, built-in OEM connectivity with Ford and GM vehicles that avoids installing aftermarket hardware, field service and fuel card integrations, and an API toolkit. Customer results cited on its site include an 87% reduction in accidents at Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air; these are customer-reported figures.

Verizon Connect suits small and mid-sized service fleets, particularly those already buying Verizon wireless services. It does not publish prices or customer counts, and buyers report that contract terms are a key point to negotiate.

Key features

  • Reveal GPS fleet tracking
  • ELD and electronic DVIR
  • AI dash cameras
  • Ford and GM built-in connectivity
  • EV charging and battery tracking

Pricing

Quote-based; no published prices on the site.

Owner
Verizon
Platform
Verizon Connect Reveal
Pricing
Quote-based

Strengths

  • Backed by a major carrier
  • OEM connectivity without hardware
  • Broad feature set
  • AI operational summaries

Limitations

  • No published pricing
  • No published customer or vehicle counts
  • Contract terms need careful review
  • Less open ecosystem than Geotab
5

Webfleet

Best for: European van and truck fleets

Webfleet is a fleet management platform whose history begins in 1999. It partnered with Blaupunkt and Siemens on integrated navigation in 2001, was combined with TomTom's navigation business after TomTom acquired DataFactory in 2005, launched the TomTom WORK brand in 2006 and OptiDrive driver coaching in 2015, rebuilt its platform in 2018 and became part of Bridgestone in 2019. Webfleet describes itself as Europe's leading fleet management solution.

The platform covers vehicle tracking with LINK devices, PRO driver terminals for navigation and order management, driver coaching and video telematics, route optimisation, EV management tools added in 2020, and generative-AI insights in OptiDrive 360. It serves light commercial vehicles, trucks, passenger transport, trailers and assets. As part of Bridgestone, Webfleet is offered alongside tyre and service products for fleets.

Webfleet is a strong option for European fleets that need local languages, tachograph integration and driver terminals. Pricing is quote-based, and its presence in North America is smaller than that of US-based rivals.

Key features

  • LINK tracking devices
  • PRO driver terminals with navigation
  • OptiDrive 360 coaching with generative AI
  • EV fleet management
  • Route optimisation and order management

Pricing

Quote-based; no published prices.

History from
1999
Owner
Bridgestone (since 2019)
Former brand
TomTom WORK / TomTom Telematics

Strengths

  • Long European presence
  • Integrated driver terminals
  • Driver coaching heritage
  • Backed by Bridgestone

Limitations

  • No published pricing
  • Smaller North American footprint
  • Hardware-centred offering
  • No published customer counts
6

Lytx

Best for: Fleets prioritising collision reduction

Lytx is a video telematics company that traces its origins to DriveCam, which introduced the first vehicle camera to record crashes in 1998. Its machine vision and artificial intelligence (MV+AI) technology is trained on what it calls the largest driving database of its kind, 311 billion miles of driving data.

Lytx sells AI dash cameras, driver coaching workflows and risk analytics to commercial fleets, and has broadened into telematics with electronic DVIR, asset tracking and ELD for US fleets; it also acquired the Surfsight camera product line to extend distribution globally. The Lytx Vision platform offers open APIs for custom solutions, and an insurance partner programme lets insurers use Lytx to reduce risk among their customers. Frost & Sullivan named Lytx its 2025 Company of the Year for global commercial vehicle video telematics.

Lytx is the reference choice for fleets whose priority is reducing collisions and insurance costs. Its telematics and maintenance features are less extensive than those of all-in-one platforms, and pricing is not published.

Key features

  • AI dash cameras
  • Driver coaching workflows
  • ELD, DVIR and asset tracking
  • Lytx Vision open APIs
  • Insurance partner programme

Pricing

Quote-based; no published prices.

Origin
DriveCam (first crash-recording vehicle camera, 1998)
Driving data
311 billion miles
Award
Frost & Sullivan 2025 Company of the Year

Strengths

  • Deep video safety expertise
  • Very large training dataset
  • Structured coaching programmes
  • Insurance-friendly

Limitations

  • No published pricing
  • Narrower than all-in-one platforms
  • Telematics features newer
  • Camera-centred cost structure
7

Platform Science

Best for: Large trucking carriers

Platform Science is a San Diego-based fleet software company whose platform combines ELD compliance, driver applications, telematics and back-office tools. Its distinctive element is the Virtual Vehicle Marketplace, through which fleets deploy third-party applications to in-cab devices alongside Platform Science's own software.

The company focuses on large trucking carriers. Customers named on its site include Werner Enterprises, C.R. England, Stevens Transport, Anderson Trucking, Cheema Freightlines, U.S. Xpress and Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing, and it cites Mesilla Valley Transportation onboarding 1,600 trucks in 76 days. The emphasis on driver workflows, such as dispatch messages, document capture and navigation, reflects the needs of long-haul and regional carriers.

Platform Science is less suited to small service fleets or equipment tracking. It does not publish prices, vehicle counts or financial information on its main site.

Key features

  • ELD compliance
  • Driver workflow applications
  • Telematics and back-office tools
  • Virtual Vehicle Marketplace
  • Fast large-fleet onboarding

Pricing

Quote-based; no published prices.

Headquarters
San Diego, California, US
Focus
Trucking carriers
Pricing
Quote-based

Strengths

  • Open in-cab application marketplace
  • Strong carrier customer list
  • Driver-centred workflows
  • Rapid onboarding reported

Limitations

  • No published pricing
  • Narrow trucking focus
  • Limited equipment tracking
  • Little public company data
8

Teletrac Navman

Best for: Construction and mixed fleets in the US, UK and Australasia

Teletrac Navman provides fleet management and equipment management software, serving customers in the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Its careers link points to a domain of Vontier, an industrial technology group. The company's TN360 platform covers vehicle tracking, driver safety, compliance, fuel, maintenance and equipment utilisation.

Teletrac Navman publishes research on fleet operations, including an Energy Report in which 58% of fleet operators said they were investing in decarbonisation initiatives, and a 2026 study on equipment utilisation that it says found a gap between digital adoption and digital maturity. The equipment focus suits construction and mixed fleets that need to track yellow iron as well as road vehicles.

Teletrac Navman is a good fit for construction, transport and mixed fleets in its core markets. It does not publish prices, customer counts or vehicle numbers.

Key features

  • TN360 fleet platform
  • Equipment utilisation tracking
  • Driver safety and compliance
  • Fuel and maintenance management
  • Decarbonisation reporting

Pricing

Quote-based; no published prices.

Markets
US, Mexico, UK, Australia, New Zealand
Platform
TN360
Pricing
Quote-based

Strengths

  • Strong equipment management
  • Presence in five countries
  • Covers vehicles and machinery
  • Industry research programme

Limitations

  • No published pricing
  • No published scale figures
  • Limited presence outside core markets
  • Ownership not stated on main site
9

Azuga

Best for: Small and mid-sized service fleets

Azuga is a US fleet tracking company owned by Bridgestone, offering solutions for fleets under and over 100 vehicles. Its plug-in OBD tracker installs in about 20 seconds and feeds a platform for tracking, alerts, driver scores and rewards, reports, geofencing and fuel management.

Azuga publishes three plans per vehicle per month. BasicFleet (US$25) includes core tracking with location updates every two minutes. SafeFleet (US$30), the most popular, adds SpeedSafe, distracted-driving and panic alerts, tyre pressure monitoring, fuel card and API integration and one-minute updates. CompleteFleet (US$35) adds Azuga Coach training, EV data, custom reports, quarterly fleet reviews, collision reconstruction, 30-second updates and a dedicated customer success manager. An AI dash camera is offered as an add-on. Contract length and hardware cost are not stated on the pricing page.

Azuga suits small and mid-sized service fleets that want published prices and driver-reward features. The company reports average reductions in citations and accidents among its customers; these are vendor figures.

Key features

  • Plug-in OBD tracker
  • Driver scores and rewards
  • Distracted-driving and speed alerts
  • Tyre pressure monitoring
  • AI dash camera add-on

Pricing

BasicFleet US$25, SafeFleet US$30, CompleteFleet US$35 per vehicle/month; AI dash camera add-on extra; contract and hardware terms not stated.

Owner
Bridgestone
Price from
US$25/vehicle/month
Plans
BasicFleet, SafeFleet, CompleteFleet

Strengths

  • Published per-vehicle prices
  • Quick self-install hardware
  • Driver rewards programme
  • Customer success manager on top tier

Limitations

  • Contract terms not published
  • Slower updates on entry plan
  • Dash cams cost extra
  • Lighter equipment tracking
10

Fleetio

Best for: Maintenance-focused fleet managers

Fleetio is fleet maintenance and operations software used to manage vehicle records, inspections, preventive maintenance, work orders, parts, fuel and costs. It does not require its own hardware, so it is often used alongside a separate tracking system.

Fleetio publishes per-vehicle pricing. Essential costs US$4 per vehicle per month billed annually or US$5 monthly and is aimed at smaller fleets; Professional, the most popular plan, costs US$7; and Premium US$10, both billed annually. The listed prices assume a five-asset fleet, and actual prices depend on plan, fleet size band, contract term and payment term; GSA pricing is available for eligible public buyers. A tools add-on costs about US$0.50 per tool per month, and a 14-day free trial needs no card.

Fleetio is the strongest choice in this list for maintenance-centred fleet management. It is not a tracking or video product, so fleets needing GPS or cameras must buy those separately.

Key features

  • Preventive maintenance schedules
  • Digital inspections and work orders
  • Parts and inventory
  • Fuel and cost tracking
  • GSA pricing for public buyers

Pricing

Essential US$4/vehicle/month annual (US$5 monthly); Professional US$7; Premium US$10 (annual); based on 5-asset band; tools add-on ~US$0.50/tool/month; 14-day free trial.

Price from
US$4/vehicle/month
Free trial
14 days
Hardware required
No

Strengths

  • Low published per-vehicle price
  • No hardware needed
  • Deep maintenance functions
  • Free trial without card

Limitations

  • No GPS tracking or video of its own
  • Higher tiers annual-only
  • Price varies by fleet-size band
  • Requires separate telematics for live data
11

Linxup

Best for: Small fleets wanting no-contract tracking

Linxup is a US GPS fleet tracking provider for small and mid-sized businesses, offering vehicle tracking, ELD compliance, asset and equipment tracking, AI dash cameras, rear-view cameras and tool tracking.

Linxup publishes core prices. GPS vehicle tracking costs US$25 per vehicle per month, with volume and bundle discounts; the standard plug-in tracker costs US$69 one-off on a month-to-month plan or is free with a three-year contract. ELD costs US$30 per vehicle per month and is not included with GPS tracking or cameras; the tablet costs US$99 with a three-year contract, or drivers can bring their own device. All products are available with no contract or on two- or three-year terms, with free shipping, no activation fee and a lifetime hardware guarantee. Prices for asset tracking and cameras are quoted on request, and dash cams and tool tracking require a Linxup GPS unit.

Linxup's month-to-month option is unusual in a market dominated by multi-year contracts, which suits seasonal and small fleets. It lacks the analytics depth of enterprise platforms.

Key features

  • GPS vehicle tracking
  • ELD with bring-your-own-device option
  • Asset and tool tracking
  • AI dash cameras
  • Lifetime hardware guarantee

Pricing

GPS tracking US$25/vehicle/month; tracker US$69 (free on 3-year term); ELD US$30/vehicle/month, tablet US$99 on 3-year term; no-contract, 2- or 3-year options; cameras and asset tracking quoted.

Tracking price
US$25/vehicle/month
ELD price
US$30/vehicle/month
Contract
None, 2 or 3 years

Strengths

  • Month-to-month option
  • Published prices
  • No activation fees
  • Lifetime hardware guarantee

Limitations

  • ELD priced separately
  • Camera prices not published
  • Limited enterprise analytics
  • US-focused
12

Whip Around

Best for: Fleets digitising inspections and DOT compliance

Whip Around is fleet inspection and maintenance software. Drivers complete customisable digital inspections on a mobile app, including AI-assisted inspection photos, and defects flow into maintenance work orders and preventive maintenance schedules triggered by mileage or engine hours.

Beyond inspections, Whip Around provides compliance workflows for US DOT, FMCSA and state requirements with document management, performance reporting, fuel usage and cost tracking, and shop management with labour tracking, scheduling, approvals and billing. It integrates with telematics platforms including GPS Insight, Azuga, Platform Science and EROAD. A free trial and dedicated onboarding are offered; plan prices are shown through a separate pricing page and demos rather than on the main plans page.

Whip Around is a focused tool for fleets whose main compliance risk is incomplete pre-trip inspections and slow defect repair. Like Fleetio, it does not provide GPS tracking or video itself.

Key features

  • Customisable digital inspections
  • AI-powered inspection photos
  • Preventive maintenance triggers
  • DOT and FMCSA compliance workflows
  • Shop management and billing

Pricing

Plan prices available via pricing page or demo; free trial offered.

Focus
Inspections and maintenance
Free trial
Yes
Telematics integrations
GPS Insight, Azuga, Platform Science, EROAD

Strengths

  • Strong inspection workflows
  • Defect-to-repair process
  • Compliance document management
  • Integrates with several telematics vendors

Limitations

  • No tracking or video of its own
  • Prices not shown on plans page
  • Narrower scope than Fleetio
  • US compliance focus

Comparison table

ProductTypeOwner / statusPublished priceAI videoELDScale (vendor-reported)
SamsaraConnected operationsNYSE: IOTQuoteYesYesUS$1.9bn ARR
MotiveTelematics and safetyPrivate (IPO filed Dec 2025)QuoteYesYesNearly 100,000 customers
GeotabOpen telematicsPrivateQuoteNot statedYes~6m vehicles, 100,000+ customers
Verizon ConnectTelematicsVerizonQuoteYesYesNot published
WebfleetTelematicsBridgestoneQuoteYesTachograph (EU)Not published
LytxVideo telematicsPrivateQuoteCore productYes (US)311bn miles of data
Platform ScienceIn-cab platformPrivateQuoteVia partnersYesNot published
Teletrac NavmanFleet and equipmentVontier-linkedQuoteYesYesNot published
AzugaGPS trackingBridgestoneUS$25–35/vehicle/monthAdd-onNot statedNot published
FleetioMaintenancePrivateUS$4–10/vehicle/monthNoNoNot published
LinxupGPS trackingPrivateUS$25/vehicle/monthYes (quoted)US$30/vehicle/monthNot published
Whip AroundInspectionsPrivatePricing page / demoNoNoNot published

Alternatives by use case

  • Service companies that mainly need to schedule jobs and see technician locations may get enough tracking from field service management software, adding fleet telematics later.
  • Shippers without their own trucks usually work with freight forwarders or carriers and need shipment visibility tools rather than fleet software.
  • Construction firms tracking site equipment as well as vehicles can pair telematics with construction management software.
  • Companies with a handful of vehicles may manage with a consumer GPS tracker and spreadsheet maintenance logs before adopting a platform.
  • Fleets focused on planning loads and routes should evaluate transportation management and route planning tools alongside telematics.

Recent developments

  • November 2025: Frost & Sullivan named Lytx its 2025 Company of the Year for global commercial vehicle video telematics.
  • December 2025: Motive filed a registration statement for a proposed NYSE initial public offering under the ticker MTVE.
  • March 2026: Samsara reported fiscal 2026 ending ARR of US$1.9 billion, up 30%, and Q4 revenue of US$444 million.
  • 2026: Webfleet added generative-AI insights to OptiDrive 360; Verizon Connect markets AI-generated operational summaries.
  • 2026: Teletrac Navman published a 2026 equipment utilisation study.

Frequently asked questions

What is fleet management software?

Fleet management software tracks and manages commercial vehicles and equipment. It typically uses a telematics device or vehicle data connection to show live location, trip history, driving behaviour, fuel use and engine faults, and adds tools for maintenance scheduling, inspections, compliance records such as ELD logs, and cost reporting. Some products specialise in video safety or maintenance rather than tracking.

How much does fleet management software cost?

Published prices start at US$4 per vehicle per month for Fleetio's maintenance software on annual billing. GPS tracking from Azuga costs US$25 to US$35 per vehicle per month and from Linxup US$25, with hardware charged separately or bundled on longer contracts. Samsara, Motive, Geotab and other enterprise platforms quote prices that combine software, hardware and contract length.

What is the difference between Samsara and Motive?

Both sell telematics, AI dash cameras, ELD compliance and equipment tracking on multi-year contracts. Samsara is a listed company reporting US$1.9 billion of ARR and positions its product as a broad connected-operations platform including frontline-worker tools. Motive, founded as KeepTruckin, emphasises AI safety and adds spend management; it filed for an IPO in December 2025.

Do small fleets need fleet management software?

Even fleets of a few vehicles use tracking to verify job times, reduce fuel theft and idling, and keep maintenance on schedule. Small fleets usually start with a published-price product such as Azuga or Linxup, which offers a month-to-month option, and may add maintenance software such as Fleetio. US trucks subject to hours-of-service rules also need a registered ELD.

Is an ELD the same as fleet management software?

No. An electronic logging device records drivers' hours of service as required for many US commercial vehicles. Most fleet management platforms include ELD functions, but fleet software also covers tracking, safety, maintenance, fuel and reporting. Some vendors price ELD separately; Linxup, for example, charges US$30 per vehicle per month for ELD on top of GPS tracking.

Which fleet management software is best for maintenance?

Dedicated maintenance products such as Fleetio and Whip Around offer the deepest inspection, work-order, parts and preventive-maintenance features. They do not supply GPS hardware but integrate with telematics providers to pull odometer readings and fault codes. Large telematics platforms such as Samsara and Motive also include maintenance modules suitable for many fleets.

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