# GPS Insight vs Traccar

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Traccar

| Attribute | GPS Insight | Traccar |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 63.6 (37% (low)) | 71.3 (37% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based solution enabling fleet managers to track vehicles in real time, manage maintenance schedules, ensure regulatory compliance (ELD, IFTA), integrate fuel card data, and implement driver safety programs. Designed for small to medium-sized fleets. | 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 | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"per_vehicle_monthly","deployment_model":"cloud_web_dashboard","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":false,"geofencing_and_unauthorized_use_alerts":true,"hardware_agnostic_vs_bundled_telematics":"vertically_integrated_hardware","fuel_card_integration_and_ifta_tax_reporting":true,"dvir_digital_driver_vehicle_inspection_reports":false,"fmcsa_eld_electronic_logging_device_compliance":true,"preventative_maintenance_and_work_order_routing":true,"wex_fleet_fuel_card_integration_fraud_prevention":true,"oem_caterpillar_john_deere_native_telematics_sync":false,"preventative_maintenance_and_work_order_scheduling":true,"refrigerated_trailer_reefer_temperature_monitoring":false,"tool_crib_and_small_inventory_barcode_rfid_tracking":false}` | `{"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 | 2 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"WEX Fuel Cards"},{"name":"Netradyne"},{"name":"ServiceBridge"},{"name":"Titan GPS"},{"name":"WEX"}]` | `[{"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 | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"$15–$25/vehicle/month","features":["GPS tracking","basic reporting"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"vehicle","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Entry-level GPS tracking tier","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Standard","summary":"$25–$45/vehicle/month","features":["GPS tracking","25+ alert types","geofencing","driver scorecards","advanced reporting","integrations"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"vehicle","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Most popular tier with core fleet management features","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"$50+/vehicle/month","features":["AI-powered dashcams","advanced analytics","comprehensive fleet management integration"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"vehicle","amount":50,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced safety and analytics features","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Asset Tracking, Temperature Monitoring, or Field Service Management","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"From $15/vehicle/month; most fleets pay $25–$45/vehicle/month; add-ons $5–$15/month","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.gpsinsight.com/blog/gps-fleet-tracking-pricing-cost-per-vehicle/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T22:10:16.843Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"vehicle","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"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 | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | mid | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":15,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":9.95,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Equipment Fleet Management)

| Capability | GPS Insight | 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 | Per vehicle monthly |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:07:43.777Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*