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BigChange vs Verizon Connect

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BigChange

Field Service

UK job management with vehicle tracking built in, acquired by Simpro Group in 2024

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Verizon Connect logo

Verizon Connect

Fleet Management

See clearly. Act quickly. Drive change.

From
$40/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: BigChange simpro Group bought BigChange in October 2024 and also owns Simpro, AroFlo and ClockShark, so a UK buyer comparing BigChange with Simpro is choosing between two products whose roadmaps are set by the same owner.; Verizon Connect no transparent pricing published; requires contacting sales representatives
  • They diverge on capability: BigChange covers Built-in vehicle tracking, Verizon Connect covers Real-time GPS tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BigChange and Verizon Connect actually diverge.

Attributes where BigChange and Verizon Connect differ
AttributeBigChangeVerizon Connect
Starting priceOn request$40/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
CategoryField ServiceFleet Management
FoundedUnknown2018

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 BigChange

  • Built-in vehicle tracking
  • Job scheduling
  • Mobile worker app
  • Financial workflow
  • Customer portal
  • Digital forms builder
  • Stock and equipment
  • Driver compliance

Only in Verizon Connect

  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Route optimization
  • Driver behavior monitoring
  • ELD/HOS compliance
  • IFTA reporting
  • Fuel management
  • Maintenance alerts
  • Dispatch management

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BigChange

  • A UK facilities maintenance contractor with sixty vans that wants engineer location and job progress on one screen instead of a tracking portal and a scheduling toolnot Verizon Connect
  • A plant hire business that needs delivery, collection and service jobs planned against actual vehicle positions and driver hoursnot Verizon Connect
  • A commercial HVAC firm producing statutory service certificates on site and invoicing the same day from the job recordnot Verizon Connect
  • A waste and drainage operator that must evidence daily vehicle checks and driver behaviour to satisfy an insurer or an operator licencenot Verizon Connect

Verizon Connect

  • Fleet visibilitynot BigChange
  • Route optimizationnot BigChange
  • Compliance managementnot BigChange
  • Driver safetynot BigChange
  • Cost reductionnot BigChange

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BigChange

  • Simpro Group bought BigChange in October 2024 and also owns Simpro, AroFlo and ClockShark, so a UK buyer comparing BigChange with Simpro is choosing between two products whose roadmaps are set by the same owner.
  • The telematics is bundled rather than optional, so businesses that do not run a van fleet, or that are locked into an existing tracking contract, pay for capability they cannot use or duplicate.
  • Nothing is priced publicly and the vehicle hardware brings an equipment element into the contract, so total cost depends on van count as well as user count and cannot be estimated before a sales call.
  • Contracts have historically been multi-year with hardware attached, which makes leaving mid-term expensive and reduces your leverage at renewal.
  • The product is built around UK operating practice, accounting packages and compliance documents, so it is a weak fit for North America and needs configuration work in mainland Europe.

Verizon Connect

  • No transparent pricing published; requires contacting sales representatives
  • No free trial or freemium option mentioned
  • No feature-specific or a la carte pricing breakdown
  • Vague ROI claims without implementation cost or timeline details

Pricing, plan by plan

BigChange

On request
  • BigChange JobWatch$undefined/month
    • CRM, quoting and invoicing
    • Scheduling and dispatch
    • Mobile worker app with custom forms

Verizon Connect

$40/month
  • Reveal$40/month
    • GPS tracking
    • Trip history
    • Geofencing
  • Reveal Plus$60/month
    • Everything in Reveal
    • ELD compliance
    • IFTA reporting
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Full platform access
    • Video telematics
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose BigChange if

  • You need built-in vehicle tracking.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want job scheduling.
BigChange review

Choose Verizon Connect if

  • You need real-time gps tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want route optimization.
Verizon Connect review

Questions people ask

Is BigChange or Verizon Connect better?
Neither clearly leads. BigChange starts at On request and Verizon Connect at $40/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BigChange or Verizon Connect?
BigChange starts at On request and Verizon Connect at $40/month.
Does BigChange or Verizon Connect run on more platforms?
BigChange runs on Web, iOS, Android. Verizon Connect runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is BigChange best used for?
BigChange is most often used for a uk facilities maintenance contractor with sixty vans that wants engineer location and job progress on one screen instead of a tracking portal and a scheduling tool, a plant hire business that needs delivery, collection and service jobs planned against actual vehicle positions and driver hours, a commercial hvac firm producing statutory service certificates on site and invoicing the same day from the job record, a waste and drainage operator that must evidence daily vehicle checks and driver behaviour to satisfy an insurer or an operator licence. Of those, a uk facilities maintenance contractor with sixty vans that wants engineer location and job progress on one screen instead of a tracking portal and a scheduling tool and a plant hire business that needs delivery, collection and service jobs planned against actual vehicle positions and driver hours are not what Verizon Connect is typically brought in for.
What can BigChange do that Verizon Connect cannot?
BigChange covers Built-in vehicle tracking, Job scheduling, Mobile worker app, Financial workflow. Verizon Connect covers Real-time GPS tracking, Route optimization, Driver behavior monitoring, ELD/HOS compliance.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BigChange: Who owns BigChange?

Simpro Group, which acquired it from Great Hill Partners in October 2024. Simpro is backed by K1 Investment Management and also owns Simpro, AroFlo and ClockShark.

Verizon Connect: How much does Verizon Connect cost?

Verizon Connect does not publish pricing on its website. Contact sales at (866) 844-2235 or request a callback for a custom quote. Plans are tailored to Small Business, Mid Market (50+ vehicles), and Enterprise.

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BigChange: Is the vehicle tracking a separate purchase?

No. Telematics hardware and data are part of the BigChange subscription, which is the main reason it is chosen over job management tools that integrate a third-party tracker.

Verizon Connect: Does Verizon Connect offer a free trial?

The website does not mention a free trial or freemium option. Contact sales directly to inquire about trial availability.

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BigChange: Does BigChange publish pricing?

No. Pricing is quoted after a demo and depends on user numbers, vehicle numbers and contract length.

Verizon Connect: What payment options are available?

Payment options and billing terms are not disclosed on the public website. Contact Verizon Connect sales to discuss custom payment arrangements for your organization's needs.

Source
BigChange: Is it usable outside the UK?

It is sold mainly in the UK and Ireland with some European deployment. Accounting integrations and compliance content assume UK practice.

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