# Traccar vs Verizon Connect

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Traccar

| Attribute | Traccar | Verizon Connect |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 71.3 (37% (low)) | 64.7 (9% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | Verizon Connect provides real-time fleet visibility through GPS tracking and telematics, automated regulatory compliance (including ELD mandate adherence), digital vehicle inspection and maintenance workflows, and comprehensive analytics dashboards to help fleet operators reduce costs and improve safety. |
| features.capabilities | `{"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"}` | `{"pricing_model":"per_vehicle_monthly","deployment_model":"cloud_web_dashboard","ifta_fuel_tax_reporting_automation":false,"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,"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":true,"fmcsa_eld_electronic_logging_device_compliance":true,"preventative_maintenance_and_work_order_routing":true,"oem_caterpillar_john_deere_native_telematics_sync":false,"preventative_maintenance_and_work_order_scheduling":true,"tool_crib_and_small_inventory_barcode_rfid_tracking":false}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | 5 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"OpenGTS"},{"name":"Google Analytics"},{"name":"Bing Maps"}]` | `[{"name":"Ford"},{"name":"GM"},{"name":"10-4 Systems"},{"name":"Trimble"},{"name":"CARB"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"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 | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | - |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":9.95,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Equipment Fleet Management)

| Capability | Traccar | Verizon Connect |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | cloud_dashboard_and_driver_app | Cloud web dashboard |
| Hardware agnostic vs bundled telematics | Software only | Vertically integrated hardware |
| 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 2026-09-01T15:20:14.115Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*