How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- Samsara, Motive, and Geotab are the strongest all-in-one platforms for mid-size and large fleets, with Verizon Connect close behind.
- Small fleets that want a published price should start with Azuga, from $25 per vehicle per month, or Fleetio, from $4 per vehicle per month for maintenance software.
- Most large telematics vendors do not publish prices, so you will need a quote, and the big vendors typically sell 12 to 36 month terms, with the best rates on the longest terms.
- Privacy note: telematics collects driving data, including location, speed, braking, and acceleration, which can be used for safety coaching and, in some programs, insurance pricing. Get opt-in consent from drivers, explain what is collected and why, and check how long data is kept and who can see it before you sign.
- Expect roughly $20 to $50 per vehicle per month for the full platforms, though your quote will vary, and dashcams and ELD modules usually add more.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 Samsara | Large fleets | See website | No |
 Verizon Connect | Enterprise fleets | See website | No |
 Motive | Small fleets and ELD | See website | No |
 Geotab | Customization | See website | No |
 Azuga | Budget fleets | $25 per vehicle per month | No |
 GPS Insight | Field service fleets | See website | No |
 Teletrac Navman | Global coverage | See website | No |
 Fleetio | Maintenance software | $4 per vehicle per month | No |
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The best telematics companies
#1Samsara
Best for: Large fleets4.5/5 on
G2 (5,153 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit samsara.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Samsara is the large fleet pick, offering AI dash cams, compliance, safety, and GPS tracking at enterprise scale, with a 30 day free trial covering hardware and software. It suits mid-size and large fleets that want one platform for safety, compliance, and operations, though its pricing is quote-only and third-party ranges run $27 to $45 per vehicle per month, with hardware at $100 to $200.
The trade off is enterprise power against contract length. Samsara scales best for large fleets, but multi-year contracts are required in some listings and camera and API upsells add cost. Samsara fits large fleets that want AI safety and enterprise scale.
What we like- AI dash cams, compliance, and safety in one platform
- Enterprise scale
- Strong safety coaching
- 30 day free trial with hardware and software
Watch out for- Quote-only pricing, third-party ranges at $27 to $45 per vehicle per month
- Multi-year contracts required in some listings
- Camera upsell and API access add cost
- 3 year total cost reported at $1,820 per truck
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Verizon Connect is the enterprise pick, offering route optimization, geofencing, dispatch, and compliance tools with a 30 second data refresh and international coverage for multinational companies. It is the most popular platform by far in one 2026 comparison, with 38 percent of the small business market, and it offers a free demo. Its pricing is quote-only, with third-party ranges at $23 to $45 per vehicle per month and hardware at $120 to $200.
The trade off is breadth against contract terms. Verizon Connect covers the most ground for enterprise fleets, but its 3 year minimum contracts and reported cancellation fees demand careful reading. Verizon Connect fits enterprise fleets that need route planning, dispatch, and global coverage.
What we like- Best fleet management software overall in some comparisons
- Route optimization and geofencing
- 30 second data refresh
- International coverage
- 38 percent of the small business market in one comparison
Watch out for- Quote-only pricing, third-party ranges at $23 to $45 per vehicle per month
- 3 year minimum contracts
- Expensive compared with similar services
- Steep learning curve
- Cancellation fee reported at 100 percent of remaining term in one report
#3Motive
Best for: Small fleets and ELD4.4/5 on
G2 (3,257 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit gomotive.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Motive, formerly KeepTruckin, is the small fleet and ELD pick, offering strong ELD compliance, AI coaching, and a mobile app for trucking fleets. It suits small fleets that need hours of service compliance plus safety coaching, with a free demo and limited-time free ELD hardware offers in some listings. Its pricing is quote-only, with third-party ranges at $25 to $35 per vehicle per month and hardware at $100 to $150.
The trade off is ELD strength against add-on fees. Motive handles ELD compliance well, but hardware fees, data plans, and per-driver seat fees add to the bill. Motive fits small trucking fleets that need ELD compliance and AI coaching.
What we like- Strong ELD compliance and AI coaching
- Mobile app
- Good for small fleets
- ELD hardware offer in some listings
- Free demo
Watch out for- Quote-only pricing, third-party ranges at $25 to $35 per vehicle per month
- Hardware fees extra
- Contract typically required
- Data plan and per-driver seat fees reported in one report
#4Geotab
Best for: Customization4.5/5 on
G2 (250 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit geotab.com
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Geotab is the customization pick, offering an open platform with deep analytics, APIs, and a marketplace of add-ons that technical fleets can extend. It suits large and technical fleets that want to build custom workflows, with a free demo and reseller based sales. Its pricing is quote-only through authorized resellers, with third-party ranges at $20 to $40 per vehicle per month and hardware at $80 to $150.
The trade off is openness against setup complexity. Geotab customizes more than any rival, but its setup is complex for small fleets and add-on fees add up. Geotab fits large, technical fleets that want an open platform.
What we like- Open platform with deep analytics
- APIs and marketplace add-ons
- Strong customization
- Good for large and technical fleets
- Free demo
Watch out for- Quote-only through resellers
- Third-party ranges at $20 to $40 per vehicle per month
- Complex setup for small fleets
- Add-on and integrator fees reported
- 36 month contracts in one report
#5Azuga
Best for: Budget fleets4.7/5 on
G2 (210 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit azuga.com
Starting price$25 per vehicle per month
Free planNo
Azuga is the budget pick for small and mid-sized light-duty fleets that want transparent pricing, with published plans at BasicFleet $25, SafeFleet $30, and CompleteFleet $35 per vehicle per month, plus an AI SafetyCam add-on at $41.99 per month. It offers driver rewards, insurance perks, and easy setup, and it suits fleets that want a published price without a sales call.
The trade off is price transparency against advanced depth. Azuga publishes its prices, but its advanced features are limited compared with Samsara and Geotab. Azuga fits budget fleets that want transparent pricing and easy setup.
What we like- Transparent published pricing
- BasicFleet $25, SafeFleet $30, CompleteFleet $35 per vehicle per month
- Driver rewards and insurance perks
- Easy setup
- AI SafetyCam add-on at $41.99 per month
Watch out for- Limited advanced features compared with Samsara
- Hardware at $70 to $120
- Third-party ranges at $18 to $30 per vehicle per month
- Less enterprise depth
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
GPS Insight is the field service pick, offering tracking for mixed fleets of vehicles, trailers, and heavy equipment with US support and a field service focus. Its pricing page headlines starting under $20, but in practice it is quote-only, with third-party ranges at $25 to $45 per vehicle per month, and it offers no-contract device rentals in some listings.
The trade off is field service focus against price transparency. GPS Insight serves mixed fleets well, but its real price requires a quote. GPS Insight fits field service fleets with mixed vehicles and equipment.
What we like- Field service focus with US support
- Mixed fleets of vehicles, trailers, and heavy equipment
- Pricing page headlined starting under $20
- No-contract device rentals in some listings
Watch out for- Quote-only in practice, third-party ranges at $25 to $45 per vehicle per month
- Higher price point in some comparisons
- 23 percent small business market share but less enterprise scale than Samsara
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Teletrac Navman is the global coverage pick, offering telematics with global reach, a video option, and route and compliance tools for multinational fleets. Its pricing is not transparent, with third-party ranges at $25 to $35 per vehicle per month, and buyers should check current ownership and support details before signing, since ownership changes have been reported.
The trade off is global reach against transparency. Teletrac Navman covers fleets worldwide, but its pricing and ownership details need checking. Teletrac Navman fits multinational fleets that need global coverage.
What we like- Global coverage
- Video option
- Good for multinational fleets
- Route and compliance tools
- Established enterprise vendor
Watch out for- Pricing not transparent, third-party ranges at $25 to $35 per vehicle per month
- Ownership changes reported
- Fewer published details than rivals
- Enterprise sales process
#8Fleetio
Best for: Maintenance software4.6/5 on
G2 (209 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
Visit fleetio.com
Starting price$4 per vehicle per month
Free planNo
Fleetio is the maintenance pick, starting at $4 per vehicle per month for maintenance, inspections, and work orders, with published prices and monthly or annual billing. It integrates with Samsara, Geotab, Motive, Verizon Connect, Azuga, and others, pulling live location and diagnostic data into its maintenance platform, and it offers a 14 day free trial. It is software only, so it never replaces your tracker; it sits on top of it.
The trade off is maintenance depth against tracking scope. Fleetio manages maintenance better than any tool here, but it provides no GPS tracking, ELD, or dash cams of its own. Fleetio fits fleets that already have a tracker and mainly need maintenance, inspections, and work orders.
What we like- Transparent outlier at $4 to $10 per vehicle per month for maintenance software
- Maintenance, inspections, and work orders
- Integrates with Samsara, Geotab, Motive, Verizon Connect, and Azuga
- Monthly or annual billing with published prices
- 14 day free trial
Watch out for- Software only, never replaces your tracker
- GPS tracking comes from a separate telematics provider
- No ELD or dash cam features of its own
- Maintenance focus, not full telematics
How we chose
We compared published feature lists and pricing from 2026, favoring tools with distinct strengths: the best large fleet platform, the best enterprise platform, the best ELD platform, the best open platform, the best budget pricing, the best field service focus, the best global coverage, and the best maintenance software. We wrote See website where vendors publish no price rather than repeating third-party estimates as fact, and we flagged third-party ranges separately. We favored tools with a current release and an active fleet user base, and we stressed contract terms, since 12 to 36 month terms and early termination fees decide real costs.
How to choose a telematics company
Start with fleet size: small fleets with a published price point to Azuga or Fleetio, mid-size and large fleets point to Samsara, Motive, or Geotab, and enterprise fleets point to Verizon Connect. Next, check what you actually need: GPS tracking alone suits dispatch and ETAs, while insurance claims and liability work needs dashcams, and hours of service work needs an FMCSA-registered ELD. Then check the contract: ask for the 12 month price as a baseline, get the early termination fee in writing, and confirm hardware, data plan, and per-driver seat fees before signing. Finally, handle privacy properly: get opt-in consent from drivers, explain what driving data is collected and why, limit access to those who need it, and check data retention and insurance use before rollout.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best telematics company?
Samsara, Motive, and Geotab are the strongest all-in-one platforms for mid-size and large fleets, Verizon Connect leads for enterprise fleets, Azuga is best for budget fleets with published pricing, and Fleetio is best for maintenance software.
How much does telematics cost per vehicle?
Expect roughly $20 to $50 per vehicle per month for the full platforms, though none of the large vendors publish prices and your quote will vary. Azuga publishes $25 to $35 per vehicle per month, and Fleetio publishes $4 to $10 for maintenance software.
Do telematics companies require contracts?
Most large vendors sell 12 to 36 month terms, with the best rates on the longest terms. Always ask for the 12 month price as a baseline and get the early termination fee in writing.
What is ELD compliance?
The ELD mandate requires most commercial truck drivers to log hours of service electronically. Motive, Geotab, Verizon Connect, Teletrac Navman, Azuga, and GPS Insight all offer ELD solutions, usually as a priced module, so confirm the device is FMCSA-registered before you buy.
Does telematics track drivers' private data?
Telematics collects driving data, including location, speed, braking, and acceleration, which can be used for safety coaching and, in some programs, insurance pricing. Get opt-in consent from drivers and explain what is collected, why, and how long it is kept.
Can I use Fleetio with the GPS tracker I already have?
Yes. Fleetio integrates with Samsara, Geotab, Motive, Verizon Connect, Azuga, and others, pulling live location and diagnostic data into its maintenance platform, though it never replaces your tracker.
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