Fleet Management · head to head
Azuga vs Samsara
Azuga
Fleet Management
GPS fleet tracking with driver behaviour scoring
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Azuga driver monitoring is contentious regardless of framing, and rewards do not remove that; Samsara no price is published for any plan; every tier on the plans page offers only a Get pricing button, and no contract length or hardware cost is stated
- They diverge on capability: Azuga covers GPS tracking, Samsara covers Real-time GPS tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Azuga and Samsara actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fleet Management).
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 Samsara
- Real-time GPS tracking
- AI dash cameras
- ELD compliance
- IFTA reporting
- Driver safety coaching
- Maintenance scheduling
- Fuel efficiency
- Route optimization
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 Samsara
- Service businesses proving arrival times to customersnot Samsara
- Reducing fuel and maintenance costs through driving behaviournot Samsara
Samsara
- Real time GPS tracking of vehicle location and engine healthnot Azuga
- AI dash cameras with in cab driver coaching and safety alertsnot Azuga
- Trailer and powered equipment tracking for asset recoverynot Azuga
- Fleet maintenance planning and fuel usage analysisnot 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
Samsara
- No price is published for any plan; every tier on the plans page offers only a Get pricing button, and no contract length or hardware cost is stated
- Safety, Telematics and Equipment tracking are sold as separate plan families, so a fleet needing all three buys three plans
- Weather risk visibility and the 30 plus risk detections with context and patterns require Safety Enterprise rather than Safety Premier
- AI fuel lifecycle insights, TMS integrations and route performance tools require Telematics Enterprise rather than Telematics Premier
- Proactive maintenance tools and real time diagnostics for trailers and equipment require Advanced Tracking rather than Standard Visibility
Pricing, plan by plan
Azuga
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Azuga review.
Samsara
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Samsara 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 Samsara if
- You need real-time gps tracking.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want ai dash cameras.
Questions people ask
- Is Azuga or Samsara better?
- Neither clearly leads. Azuga starts at On request and Samsara at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Azuga or Samsara?
- Azuga starts at On request and Samsara at On request.
- Does Azuga or Samsara run on more platforms?
- Azuga runs on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud. Samsara runs on Web, Mobile.
- 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 Samsara is typically brought in for.
- What can Azuga do that Samsara cannot?
- Azuga covers GPS tracking, Driver scorecards, Dashcams, Maintenance reminders. Samsara covers Real-time GPS tracking, AI dash cameras, ELD compliance, IFTA reporting.
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.
Samsara: How much does Samsara cost?
Samsara does not publish pricing online. Pricing is customized based on fleet size and specific operational needs. Contact sales to discuss your requirements and receive a quote.
SourceAzuga: 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.
Samsara: Does Samsara pricing scale by fleet size?
Yes, Samsara pricing scales based on fleet size with tiers for 1-5 vehicles, 6-29, 30-499, 500-4999, and 5000+ assets. Specific rates for each tier are not disclosed online.
SourceAzuga: Does it handle ELD compliance?
Yes, it supports electronic logging for hours-of-service requirements.
Samsara: How can I get Samsara pricing information?
To obtain pricing, use the 'Talk to sales' button on Samsara's website or visit their pricing page. The sales team will discuss your operational needs and provide a customized quote.
SourceSamsara: Does Samsara offer a free trial?
No free trial is mentioned on Samsara's available pages. Contact the sales team to discuss evaluation options and pricing for your fleet.
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