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Citymapper vs Teletrac Navman

Citymapper logo

Citymapper

Maps & Navigation

The ultimate urban mobility app for city commuters

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Teletrac Navman logo

Teletrac Navman

Maps & Navigation

Global leader in fleet and asset management solutions

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Citymapper has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Citymapper citymapper's own App Store listing states live transit and turn-by-turn features work only in a named list of specific cities (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and dozens of other listed cities), not globally, per the developer's own description.; Teletrac Navman outdated interface: clunky and outdated UI making navigation difficult and information retrieval inefficient
  • They diverge on capability: Citymapper covers Multi-modal routing, Teletrac Navman covers Core Functionality.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Citymapper and Teletrac Navman actually diverge.

Attributes where Citymapper and Teletrac Navman differ
AttributeCitymapperTeletrac Navman
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, Mobile
Founded20111988

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maps & Navigation).

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 Citymapper

  • Multi-modal routing
  • Real-time departures
  • Live bus tracking
  • Disruption alerts
  • Walking directions
  • Uber
  • Lyft
  • Lime

Only in Teletrac Navman

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

What people use each for

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

Citymapper

  • Daily commutingnot Teletrac Navman
  • City explorationnot Teletrac Navman
  • Trip planningnot Teletrac Navman
  • Mobility as a servicenot Teletrac Navman

Teletrac Navman

No use cases recorded yet. See the Teletrac Navman review.

Where each one falls short

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

Citymapper

  • Citymapper's own App Store listing states live transit and turn-by-turn features work only in a named list of specific cities (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and dozens of other listed cities), not globally, per the developer's own description.

Teletrac Navman

  • Outdated interface: clunky and outdated UI making navigation difficult and information retrieval inefficient
  • Slow customer support: difficulty obtaining timely and effective assistance with long response times
  • System stability issues: some users experience outages and glitches that disrupt fleet operations
  • Hardware limitations: hardware offering lacks notable features like temperature sensors or container opening detection

Pricing, plan by plan

Citymapper

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Multi-modal routing
    • Real-time departures
    • Basic navigation
  • Citymapper Premium$4.99/month
    • Live location sharing
    • Weather integration
    • Widgets

Teletrac Navman

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Teletrac Navman review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Citymapper if

  • You need multi-modal routing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want real-time departures.
Citymapper review

Choose Teletrac Navman if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want user interface.
Teletrac Navman review

Questions people ask

Is Citymapper or Teletrac Navman better?
Neither clearly leads. Citymapper starts at Free and Teletrac Navman at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Citymapper or Teletrac Navman?
Citymapper has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Citymapper and On request for Teletrac Navman.
Does Citymapper or Teletrac Navman run on more platforms?
Citymapper runs on Ios, Android, Web. Teletrac Navman runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Citymapper for free?
Yes. Citymapper has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Teletrac Navman starts at On request.
What is Citymapper best used for?
Citymapper is most often used for daily commuting, city exploration, trip planning, mobility as a service. Of those, daily commuting and city exploration are not what Teletrac Navman is typically brought in for.
What can Citymapper do that Teletrac Navman cannot?
Citymapper covers Multi-modal routing, Real-time departures, Live bus tracking, Disruption alerts. Teletrac Navman covers Core Functionality, User Interface.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Teletrac Navman: What core GPS tracking features does Teletrac Navman offer?

Teletrac Navman provides real-time GPS vehicle tracking, geofencing, driver behavior monitoring with automated alerts for speeding and harsh braking, and detailed analytics on fuel consumption and vehicle usage.

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Teletrac Navman: Does Teletrac Navman support electronic logging devices?

Yes, Teletrac Navman includes electronic logging device functionality for compliance with hours-of-service regulations, and recently added multi-camera AI dashcam integration for in-cab coaching.

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Teletrac Navman: Can you track mixed fleet types with Teletrac Navman?

Yes, unlike basic fleet trackers designed only for vehicles, Teletrac Navman offers specialized solutions for construction companies and heavy equipment operators, enabling management of mixed fleets from one platform.

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Teletrac Navman: Is Teletrac Navman pricing published online?

No, Teletrac Navman does not publish pricing on their website. Customers must contact sales to get indicative pricing, and contract terms are inflexible with auto-renewal clauses.

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