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Azuga vs DNV Maritime

Azuga logo

Azuga

Fleet Management

GPS fleet tracking with driver behaviour scoring

From
On request
Rated
-
DNV Maritime logo

DNV Maritime

Maritime

Quality assurance and risk management

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Azuga driver monitoring is contentious regardless of framing, and rewards do not remove that; DNV Maritime pricing not published; all services require custom quotes and sales consultation
  • They diverge on capability: Azuga covers GPS tracking, DNV Maritime covers Fleet management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Azuga and DNV Maritime actually diverge.

Attributes where Azuga and DNV Maritime differ
AttributeAzugaDNV Maritime
Pricing modelPer-vehicle monthly subscription; published on the vendor siteUnknown
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, CloudWeb, Windows, Api
CategoryFleet ManagementMaritime
FoundedUnknown1864

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Azuga

  • GPS tracking
  • Driver scorecards
  • Dashcams
  • Maintenance reminders

Only in DNV Maritime

  • Fleet management
  • Planned maintenance
  • Compliance tracking
  • Document management
  • ERP systems
  • Procurement
  • Classification systems
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Azuga

  • Fleets wanting driver safety data drivers will actually engage withnot DNV Maritime
  • Service businesses proving arrival times to customersnot DNV Maritime
  • Reducing fuel and maintenance costs through driving behaviournot DNV Maritime

DNV Maritime

  • Maritime vessel classification and certificationnot Azuga
  • Autonomous ship technology assessment and verificationnot Azuga
  • Cybersecurity and software solutions for maritime operationsnot Azuga
  • Fleet compliance and risk management across 160+ years of maritime expertisenot Azuga

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Azuga

  • Driver monitoring is contentious regardless of framing, and rewards do not remove that
  • Hardware installation per vehicle is real upfront cost and effort
  • Contracts are typically multi-year, which limits switching
  • A smaller ecosystem than Samsara or Geotab, with fewer third-party integrations

DNV Maritime

  • Pricing not published; all services require custom quotes and sales consultation
  • No published technical specifications or system requirements
  • Enterprise-only model; no self-service pricing or standard tier options published

Pricing, plan by plan

Azuga

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Azuga review.

DNV Maritime

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the DNV Maritime review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Azuga if

  • You need gps tracking.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud.
  • You also want driver scorecards.

Choose DNV Maritime if

  • You need fleet management.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Api.
  • You also want planned maintenance.

Questions people ask

Is Azuga or DNV Maritime better?
Neither clearly leads. Azuga starts at On request and DNV Maritime at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Azuga or DNV Maritime?
Azuga starts at On request and DNV Maritime at On request.
Does Azuga or DNV Maritime run on more platforms?
Azuga runs on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud. DNV Maritime runs on Web, Windows, Api.
What is Azuga best used for?
Azuga is most often used for fleets wanting driver safety data drivers will actually engage with, service businesses proving arrival times to customers, reducing fuel and maintenance costs through driving behaviour. Of those, fleets wanting driver safety data drivers will actually engage with and service businesses proving arrival times to customers are not what DNV Maritime is typically brought in for.
What can Azuga do that DNV Maritime cannot?
Azuga covers GPS tracking, Driver scorecards, Dashcams, Maintenance reminders. DNV Maritime covers Fleet management, Planned maintenance, Compliance tracking, Document management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Azuga: What does Azuga cost?

It publishes per-vehicle monthly pricing, normally on a multi-year contract with hardware.

DNV Maritime: What solutions does DNV Maritime provide?

DNV offers modern classification solutions that meet current and future market needs, combining technical and operational expertise with risk methodology and in-depth industry knowledge.

Source
Azuga: How is it different from other fleet trackers?

It leans on driver scorecards and rewards rather than pure oversight, though how that feels depends on how the company uses the data.

DNV Maritime: How does DNV support new maritime technologies?

DNV rules increasingly cover new technologies to support quick adoption of advancements in the maritime industry and smooth implementation of existing technologies while maintaining safety standards.

Source
Azuga: Does it handle ELD compliance?

Yes, it supports electronic logging for hours-of-service requirements.

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