DirtFleet vs Geotab
If Geotab feels like too much.
DirtFleet is the simple alternative for 10–50 asset construction fleets that need honest hours and PM discipline — not a full fleet platform.
Honest matrix
Choose the one that fits the fleet.
Geotab is strong on telematics depth and its reseller channel — hardware, GO devices, and a long Marketplace tail. DirtFleet is software-only and direct; the right call when you don't need a telematics platform underneath. 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 Geotab when
- Enterprise scale or deep telematics requirements
- Need ELD/HOS or driver-behavior scoring
- Already buying through a Geotab reseller / hardware channel
- Accept per-vehicle hardware + data-plan pricing
Side by side
Seven axes, plain English.
Pricing references are 2026 public ranges; confirm with both vendors before purchase.
| Axis | DirtFleet | Geotab |
|---|---|---|
| Core focus | Maintenance, work orders, projects, tools, OSHA incidents, certified payroll. Optional diagnostic-port tracker on the roadmap. | Vehicle telematics + driver behavior + a deep marketplace of third-party add-ons (MyGeotab + Marketplace). |
| Pricing | 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 hardware (GO device families) plus a per-vehicle data plan; published 2026 ranges run $20–35 per vehicle / mo plus device. |
| Maintenance depth | First-class: hour-based PM, repair flagging, work-order queue, cost-per-hour rollup, OEM service-catalog seeds. | Maintenance is a Marketplace category — typically a 3rd-party add-on (e.g., Whip Around, Fleetio integrations). |
| Tool tracking | Built-in module with QR/NFC scan-to-action. | Not in scope. |
| Construction equipment | Off-road first-class — engine hours, hydraulic-return PMs, attachment metering. | Strong on on-road; off-road / heavy equipment via OEM AEMP integrations or 3rd parties. |
| Open API + webhooks | API keys with named scopes, signed outbound webhooks, /api/v1/assets shipped. | MyGeotab SDK + .NET-style API; deep but with a learning curve. |
| Driver-facing UX | Searchable meter logs, optional photo OCR, and an offline hour-log queue. | Geotab Drive app for ELD + DVIR; less aggressive on the maintenance / shop-side flows. |
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