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Azuga vs OpenRouteService

Azuga logo

Azuga

Fleet Management

GPS fleet tracking with driver behaviour scoring

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
OpenRouteService logo

OpenRouteService

Maps

Open-source routing, geocoding, and isochrone APIs based on OpenStreetMap data for developers and enterprises

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OpenRouteService has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Azuga driver monitoring is contentious regardless of framing, and rewards do not remove that; OpenRouteService free tier limited to 500 Isochrones requests per day
  • They diverge on capability: Azuga covers GPS tracking, OpenRouteService covers Core Functionality.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Azuga and OpenRouteService actually diverge.

Attributes where Azuga and OpenRouteService differ
AttributeAzugaOpenRouteService
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelPer-vehicle monthly subscription; published on the vendor sitefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, CloudWeb
CategoryFleet ManagementMaps

Identical on both: 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 OpenRouteService

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

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 OpenRouteService
  • Service businesses proving arrival times to customersnot OpenRouteService
  • Reducing fuel and maintenance costs through driving behaviournot OpenRouteService

OpenRouteService

  • Directions routing for cars, trucks, bikes, walking, hiking, wheelchairnot Azuga
  • Reachability analysis with isochrones for time and distance calculationsnot Azuga
  • Many-to-many distance matrix calculationsnot Azuga
  • Location geocoding and conversion to coordinatesnot Azuga
  • Points of interest discovery and mappingnot Azuga
  • Elevation data enrichment using SRTM satellite datanot Azuga
  • Vehicle routing problem optimizationnot 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

OpenRouteService

  • Free tier limited to 500 Isochrones requests per day
  • API restrictions exist but details not fully documented on main page
  • Specific pricing tiers and costs not published on primary website

Pricing, plan by plan

Azuga

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Azuga review.

OpenRouteService

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the OpenRouteService review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Azuga if

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

Choose OpenRouteService if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want user interface.
OpenRouteService review

Questions people ask

Is Azuga or OpenRouteService better?
Neither clearly leads. Azuga starts at On request and OpenRouteService at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Azuga or OpenRouteService?
OpenRouteService has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Azuga and Free for OpenRouteService.
Does Azuga or OpenRouteService run on more platforms?
Azuga runs on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud. OpenRouteService runs on Web.
Can I use OpenRouteService for free?
Yes. OpenRouteService has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Azuga starts at On request.
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 OpenRouteService is typically brought in for.
What can Azuga do that OpenRouteService cannot?
Azuga covers GPS tracking, Driver scorecards, Dashcams, Maintenance reminders. OpenRouteService covers Core Functionality, User Interface.

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.

OpenRouteService: How much does OpenRouteService cost?

OpenRouteService is free to use and open source. The free tier includes up to 500 Isochrones requests per day. Specific pricing for higher usage tiers is not published on the main pricing page.

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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.

OpenRouteService: Is there a free version of OpenRouteService?

Yes, OpenRouteService is completely free to use and built on open source technology. All services are presented as free to use and based on user-generated and collaboratively collected geographic data from OpenStreetMap.

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Azuga: Does it handle ELD compliance?

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

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