# Geotab vs Traccar

| Attribute | Geotab | Traccar |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 93.1 (9% (low)) | 71.3 (37% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A comprehensive fleet management solution that provides real-time vehicle tracking, automated DOT compliance features (ELD, DVIR, HOS, IFTA), and driver safety management for commercial trucking fleets. Includes GPS telematics hardware and integration capabilities for enterprise data sync. | A free and open source GPS tracking system supporting multiple device types and protocols, offering real-time location tracking, geofencing, alerts, and reporting through web and mobile interfaces. |
| features.capabilities | `{"modes":"truck","eld_fmcsa":true,"deployment":"cloud","target_segment":"carrier","deployment_model":"cloud_web_dashboard","primary_function":"visibility","realtime_visibility":true,"ifta_fuel_tax_reporting_automation":true,"live_gps_telematics_and_geofencing":true,"engine_diagnostic_fault_code_alerts":true,"dot_fmcsa_hos_eld_compliance_logging":true,"ai_dashcam_and_driver_safety_coaching":true,"hardware_gps_obd2_telematics_built_in":true,"hardware_agnostic_vs_bundled_telematics":"vertically_integrated_hardware","fuel_card_integration_and_ifta_tax_reporting":true,"dvir_digital_driver_vehicle_inspection_reports":true,"fmcsa_eld_electronic_logging_device_compliance":true,"preventative_maintenance_and_work_order_scheduling":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"per_vehicle_monthly","deployment_model":"cloud_dashboard_and_driver_app","live_gps_telematics_and_geofencing":true,"hardware_gps_obd2_telematics_built_in":true,"geofencing_and_unauthorized_use_alerts":true,"hardware_agnostic_vs_bundled_telematics":"software_only"}` |
| integrations.count | 893 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"BlueArrow Fuel"},{"name":"Revvo Connect"},{"name":"Fleet Hoster"},{"name":"VEC Fleet"},{"name":"Navisaf"},{"name":"Connixt"},{"name":"Phillips Connect"},{"name":"StealthNet"},{"name":"Fleetster"},{"name":"Hella Gutmann"},{"name":"Ionyx"},{"name":"gIT Solutions"},{"name":"LightMetrics"},{"name":"Fairfleet"},{"name":"Easy2Use"},{"name":"Driver Logbook"},{"name":"Vehicle Licensing Consultants"},{"name":"SSTEC"}]` | `[{"name":"OpenGTS"},{"name":"Google Analytics"},{"name":"Bing Maps"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","CA"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US","CA"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | - | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Tracking Account","summary":"From $9.95/month","features":["All Traccar platform features","Technical support","Regular upgrades to latest version"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":9.95,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Single user account on shared server","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Tracking Server","summary":"From $49.95/month","commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49.95,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Dedicated server deployment","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Professional Services","summary":"$50/hour","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":50,"period":"hour","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Development and consulting from Traccar project developers","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free open source. Subscription services from $9.95/month.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.traccar.org/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T21:12:10.603Z","startingPrice":{"amount":9.95,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | - | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":9.95,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Equipment Fleet Management)

| Capability | Geotab | Traccar |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud web dashboard | cloud_dashboard_and_driver_app |
| Hardware agnostic vs bundled telematics | Vertically integrated hardware | Software only |
| Dot fmcsa hos eld compliance logging | ✓ | - |
| Live gps telematics and geofencing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Engine diagnostic fault code alerts | ✓ | - |
| Preventative maintenance and work order scheduling | ✓ | - |
| AI dashcam and driver safety coaching | ✓ | - |
| Fuel card integration and ifta tax reporting | ✓ | - |
| Oem caterpillar john deere native telematics sync | - | - |
| Tool crib and small inventory barcode rfid tracking | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | Per vehicle monthly |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:27:49.765Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*