DirtFleet vs Fleetio
If Fleetio feels like too much.
Honest matrix
Choose the one that fits the fleet.
Fleetio is strong on maintenance breadth and integration depth; its pricing scales per user and per vehicle. DirtFleet is the tighter fit for 10–50 asset construction. Built for the 25-asset fleet — read why →
Choose DirtFleet when
- 10–50 assets
- Construction or mixed fleet
- Need PM + hours discipline
- Don't need ELD/HOS
- Want unlimited users included
Choose Fleetio when
- Maintenance breadth across many vendor categories
- Already standardized on Fleetio + its integration marketplace
- Need DOT-tight ELD partner network
- Comfortable with per-seat + per-vehicle pricing as the fleet grows
Side by side
Eight axes, plain English.
Numbers and ranges are 2026 public-list references; confirm with both vendors before purchase. We update this page when either side changes.
| Axis | DirtFleet | Fleetio |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Standard software starts at $99/month and is capped at $299/month under published fair-use thresholds. Premium API access, optional hardware, and custom high-volume terms are separate. | Per-vehicle + per-user tiers. Pricing scales with crew size as well as fleet size; published list pricing in 2026 starts ~$5–8 per vehicle / mo plus per-user add-ons on higher tiers. |
| Daily driver UX | Searchable meter log with optional photo OCR; pre-trip checklist; hour logs queue offline. | Polished mobile app; broader feature set means a deeper menu tree. Strong on inspections, less aggressive on the 30-second-shift-end use case. |
| Tool tracking | Built-in module (hand tools, power tools, kits, consumables) with QR/NFC scan-to-action. | Inspection-style tool checks; full inventory + check-in/out is typically a 3rd-party add-on. |
| OEM telematics | John Deere Operations Center (OAuth) and Komatsu KOMTRAX live; AEMP-generic for ~30 other manufacturers; Samsara adapter shell wired. | Mature integration marketplace — Samsara, Geotab, Verizon Connect, KeepTruckin/Motive, and OEM platforms are first-class. |
| Public REST API + webhooks | API keys with named scopes, signed outbound webhooks with HMAC-SHA256 + retry, /api/v1/assets shipped. | Mature REST API and webhook product (longer track record, more endpoints). |
| Offline behavior | PWA with IndexedDB outbox for hours logs; conflict-free sync on reconnect. | Native iOS/Android with offline modes; richer than a PWA in some flows. |
| Compliance posture | OSHA Form 300 export, GDPR/CCPA consent ledger, org-level audit log, certified-payroll (Davis-Bacon) export. DOT/ELD intentionally out of scope. | Inspection compliance + DOT-friendly defaults. Audit + consent depth varies by tier. |
| Where Fleetio wins | — | If you need a mature integration ecosystem today (Samsara/Geotab/Motive native), or you're already standardized on Fleetio + DOT-regulated trucks where the ELD partner-network matters, Fleetio is the safer pick. |
FAQ
Buyer questions we hear most.
Are you trying to take Fleetio's customers?
Sometimes. Mostly we win when the buyer is a 25–250 asset construction or heavy-equipment fleet that bounced off Fleetio's per-seat tier math, or wants tool tracking included instead of bolted on. We refer fleets that need DOT/ELD-tight compliance + Samsara depth out — Fleetio is more mature there today.
Can I migrate my Fleetio data?
Yes, via our /import flow. Bring CSVs of assets, drivers, and historical service. We can help with the column mapping during your trial — reply to the welcome email.
What about Fleetio Parts / Fleetio Pay?
Not in scope. DirtFleet is opinionated about staying small — we plan to integrate parts vendors via Public API + webhooks rather than building a parts catalog.
Try both.
30 days, no credit card to start.
Bring your data; we'll help with the import. If Fleetio is the right call, we'll tell you and refer you out.