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Azuga vs SW Maps

Azuga logo

Azuga

Fleet Management

GPS fleet tracking with driver behaviour scoring

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
SW Maps logo

SW Maps

Maps

Free Android GIS data collector that pairs with external RTK GNSS receivers

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SW Maps 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; SW Maps android only. There is no iOS version and no sign of one, which rules it out for organisations that issue iPhones and iPads to field staff.
  • They diverge on capability: Azuga covers GPS tracking, SW Maps covers Custom feature layers.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Azuga and SW Maps actually diverge.

Attributes where Azuga and SW Maps differ
AttributeAzugaSW Maps
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelPer-vehicle monthly subscription; published on the vendor siteOpen source, no licence fee
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, CloudAndroid
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 SW Maps

  • Custom feature layers
  • External GNSS support
  • Offline basemaps
  • Geospatial PDF layers
  • Vector import
  • Photo and media capture
  • Export formats
  • NTRIP client

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

SW Maps

  • An NGO or municipal utility mapping water points, pipe networks or road assets on a budget that cannot absorb per-user GIS subscriptionsnot Azuga
  • A survey team pairing a low-cost RTK receiver with Android tablets to collect centimetre-accurate attributed features without buying field software seatsnot Azuga
  • A university field course teaching GNSS data collection where every student needs the tool on their own devicenot Azuga
  • A consultant doing a one-off asset inventory who needs shapefile or GeoPackage output and does not want to start an annual subscription for a three-week jobnot 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

SW Maps

  • Android only. There is no iOS version and no sign of one, which rules it out for organisations that issue iPhones and iPads to field staff.
  • There is no back end: no user management, no central project sync, no audit trail. Data lives on the device until someone exports it, and a lost tablet is lost data.
  • No commercial support contract exists, so an organisation with a compliance requirement for vendor support cannot use it for regulated work regardless of technical fit.
  • It is maintained by a small consultancy as a side product of its own project work, so the roadmap follows Softwel’s needs and a feature you depend on may never be prioritised.
  • Form logic is basic compared with dedicated survey platforms: no meaningful skip logic, validation or multi-user assignment, so complex questionnaires quickly outgrow it.

Pricing, plan by plan

Azuga

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Azuga review.

SW Maps

Free
  • SW MapsFree
    • All features included
    • External RTK GNSS support
    • Unlimited layers and exports

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 SW Maps if

  • You need custom feature layers.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Android.
  • You also want external gnss support.
SW Maps review

Questions people ask

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

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.

SW Maps: Is SW Maps really free?

Yes. It is free with no advertising and no paid tier. There is no subscription and no feature paywall.

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.

SW Maps: Does it support RTK receivers?

Yes, over Bluetooth or USB serial, with NTRIP correction support, antenna height and per-point fix quality recording.

Azuga: Does it handle ELD compliance?

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

SW Maps: Is there an iOS version?

No. Android only.

SW Maps: Who maintains it?

Softwel, an engineering consultancy in Kathmandu, Nepal, which built it for its own infrastructure projects.

SW Maps: Can we get support?

Not contractually. There is no commercial support agreement, which is the main reason organisations with compliance obligations choose a paid alternative.

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