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Azuga vs OSRM

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Azuga

Fleet Management

GPS fleet tracking with driver behaviour scoring

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
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OSRM

Maps

High-performance open-source routing engine designed for OpenStreetMap data, providing fast route calculations

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OSRM 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; OSRM free and open source routing engine under the 2-clause BSD license, no commercial tier
  • They diverge on capability: Azuga covers GPS tracking, OSRM covers Core Functionality.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Azuga and OSRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Azuga and OSRM differ
AttributeAzugaOSRM
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelPer-vehicle monthly subscription; published on the vendor siteopen-source
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 OSRM

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

OSRM

  • Calculating efficient delivery routes across continental-sized road networks in millisecondsnot Azuga
  • Building navigation features for mobile apps without constructing routing infrastructurenot Azuga
  • Customizing route optimization for car, bicycle, and pedestrian transportation modesnot Azuga
  • Integrating OpenStreetMap data for real-time routing in web applicationsnot 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

OSRM

  • Free and open source routing engine under the 2-clause BSD license, no commercial tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Azuga

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Azuga review.

OSRM

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the OSRM 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 OSRM if

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

Questions people ask

Is Azuga or OSRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Azuga starts at On request and OSRM at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Azuga or OSRM?
OSRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Azuga and Free for OSRM.
Does Azuga or OSRM run on more platforms?
Azuga runs on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud. OSRM runs on Web.
Can I use OSRM for free?
Yes. OSRM 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 OSRM is typically brought in for.
What can Azuga do that OSRM cannot?
Azuga covers GPS tracking, Driver scorecards, Dashcams, Maintenance reminders. OSRM 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.

OSRM: How much does Project OSRM cost?

Project OSRM is completely free and open source, distributed under the permissive 2-clause BSD license with no licensing costs or fees.

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.

Azuga: Does it handle ELD compliance?

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

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