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Azuga vs Waze

Azuga logo

Azuga

Fleet Management

GPS fleet tracking with driver behaviour scoring

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
Waze logo

Waze

Maps

Community-driven GPS navigation app that uses real-time traffic data from its users

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Waze 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; Waze no offline maps capability, requiring constant internet connectivity
  • They diverge on capability: Azuga covers GPS tracking, Waze covers Core Functionality.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Azuga and Waze actually diverge.

Attributes where Azuga and Waze differ
AttributeAzugaWaze
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelPer-vehicle monthly subscription; published on the vendor sitefree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, CloudiOS, Android, Web
CategoryFleet ManagementMaps
FoundedUnknown2008

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 Waze

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

Waze

  • Real-time navigation and route planning with live traffic updatesnot Azuga
  • Reporting hazards and roadway conditions to community driversnot Azuga
  • Finding alternative routes to avoid congestion and accidentsnot Azuga
  • Connecting with first responders and emergency servicesnot Azuga
  • Community-driven mapping and road condition improvementsnot 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

Waze

  • No offline maps capability, requiring constant internet connectivity
  • Routing reliability declined with reports of longer routes and restricted road directions
  • Privacy concerns with location data collection and location-based ads after Google acquisition
  • Stability issues including crashes on CarPlay and slow loading times

Pricing, plan by plan

Azuga

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Azuga review.

Waze

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Waze 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 Waze if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want user interface.
Waze review

Questions people ask

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

Waze: Does Waze work offline?

No, Waze relies on real-time data and does not support offline maps, limiting usability when without internet connectivity.

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.

Waze: How does Waze handle my location data?

Since Google's 2013 acquisition, Waze shares location history with Google's ad network and serves location-based ads. This differs from privacy-focused alternatives like Apple Maps.

Source
Azuga: Does it handle ELD compliance?

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

Waze: What platforms can I use Waze on?

Waze is available on iOS and Android mobile apps, and via web through the Live Map feature accessible from any computer or tablet.

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