Fleet telematics, compared

Fleet telematics reports where vehicles are, how they are being driven and what faults they are throwing — the visibility layer, distinct from maintenance software. The major platforms are Samsara, Geotab and Motive, and none publishes pricing. Third-party estimates run roughly $10–18 per vehicle per month for Geotab, $23–27 for Verizon Connect, $25–40 for Motive and $27–33 for Samsara, plus hardware, so every quote is a negotiation with no public anchor.

Choose a provider

None publishes pricing — profiles carry third-party estimates and sourcing. Listed alphabetically.

GeotabTelematics

Telematics platform sold through 2,000+ resellers. Does not publish pricing; two fleets can be quoted very different numbers.

Estimate$10*/vehicle/mo

MotiveTelematics

Telematics and fleet-operations platform (formerly KeepTruckin) spanning ELD compliance, GPS tracking, AI dashcams and spend management. Does not publish pricing; third-party estimates run $25–40/vehicle/mo on a reported 12-month minimum.

Estimate$25*/vehicle/mo

SamsaraTelematics

Telematics platform. Does not publish pricing. Hardware $99–148/vehicle upfront on a reported 36-month minimum contract.

Estimate$27*/vehicle/mo

Verizon ConnectTelematics

Enterprise fleet telematics from Verizon. Does not publish pricing. Third-party estimates put it around $23–27/vehicle/mo on a reported 36-month agreement, plus roughly $100/vehicle installation.

Estimate$23*/vehicle/mo

What is fleet telematics, and how is it different from maintenance software?

Telematics is hardware plus software that reports vehicle location, driver behaviour, and diagnostic fault codes. It is not fleet maintenance software, which schedules preventative maintenance, raises work orders and holds service history. The clean division: telematics tells you something is wrong; maintenance software is where the repair actually gets scheduled, approved and paid for. Most fleets above about 20 vehicles run both.

How do the major telematics platforms compare?

No vendor publishes pricing; per-vehicle figures are third-party estimates for base telematics.
Platform	Est. per vehicle/mo	Model	Notable
Samsara	~$27–33	First-party sales; hardware upfront	Broad safety + AI dashcams; reported 36-month minimum contract
Geotab	~$10–18	2,000+ resellers	Open MyGeotab platform + add-in marketplace; quotes vary by reseller
Motive	~$25–40	First-party sales	ELD, GPS, AI dashcams and spend management in one platform
Verizon Connect	~$23–27	First-party sales	Enterprise platform; reported 36-month agreement, plus ~$100/vehicle installation

How should I buy fleet telematics?

Because nothing is published, the practical playbook is: get written quotes from at least two providers (and, for Geotab, more than one reseller); itemise hardware cost, monthly software cost and contract term separately; and confirm the early-termination clause before signing. Pair whatever you choose with a maintenance system of record — telematics does not manage the repair work itself.

Which telematics platform is best for me?

Want one well-supported first-party platform for safety and compliance: Samsara, accepting a multi-year commitment.
Want an open, extensible platform and are willing to shop resellers: Geotab.
Want compliance, safety and spend management together: Motive.

Frequently asked questions

How much does fleet telematics cost?

No major telematics vendor publishes pricing. Third-party estimates put base telematics at roughly $10–18 per vehicle per month for Geotab, $23–27 for Verizon Connect, $25–40 for Motive and $27–33 for Samsara, plus hardware and, in Samsara's case, a reported multi-year contract. Every quote is a negotiation.

What is the difference between telematics and fleet maintenance software?

Telematics is hardware plus software reporting vehicle location, driver behaviour and fault codes. Fleet maintenance software schedules preventative maintenance, raises work orders and holds service history. Telematics tells you something is wrong; maintenance software is where the repair gets scheduled and paid for. Most fleets above about 20 vehicles run both.

Why won't telematics vendors publish prices?

The category sells through direct enterprise sales and, in Geotab's case, a reseller network of 2,000+ partners. That means no public anchor price, and two fleets can be quoted materially different numbers for the same product — so collect competing quotes.