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FleetMon vs Geotab

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FleetMon

Maritime

Track ships and manage fleets worldwide

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Geotab logo

Geotab

Fleet Management

Unlock fleet potential with data

From
$25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only FleetMon has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: FleetMon service discontinued in January 2024 and fully phased out with transition to MarineTraffic; Geotab specific pricing amounts not published online; contact sales required
  • They diverge on capability: FleetMon covers Global vessel tracking, Geotab covers Real-time GPS tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FleetMon and Geotab actually diverge.

Attributes where FleetMon and Geotab differ
AttributeFleetMonGeotab
Starting priceFree$25/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
CategoryMaritimeFleet Management
Founded20072000

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 FleetMon

  • Global vessel tracking
  • Fleet management
  • Port statistics
  • Voyage tracking
  • REST API
  • Webhooks
  • Data exports
  • Web support

Only in Geotab

  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Vehicle diagnostics
  • Driver behavior scoring
  • ELD compliance
  • IFTA reporting
  • Fuel management
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Route optimization

What people use each for

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

FleetMon

No use cases recorded yet. See the FleetMon review.

Geotab

  • Fleet trackingnot FleetMon
  • Driver safetynot FleetMon
  • Fuel optimizationnot FleetMon
  • Compliance managementnot FleetMon
  • Predictive maintenancenot FleetMon

Where each one falls short

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

FleetMon

  • Service discontinued in January 2024 and fully phased out with transition to MarineTraffic
  • Free tier coverage was limited compared to premium plans requiring subscription fees
  • Data gaps in regions with poor terrestrial AIS infrastructure before satellite coverage was added

Geotab

  • Specific pricing amounts not published online; contact sales required
  • Custom pricing available for larger fleet volumes

Pricing, plan by plan

FleetMon

Free
  • Professional$19/month
    • Unlimited fleet tracking
    • API access
    • Historical data

Geotab

$25/month
  • Base$25/month
    • GPS tracking
    • Trip history
    • Engine diagnostics
  • Pro$40/month
    • Everything in Base
    • Driver behavior
    • Fuel usage
  • ProPlus$55/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Active tracking
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose FleetMon if

  • You need global vessel tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want fleet management.
FleetMon review

Choose Geotab if

  • You need real-time gps tracking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want vehicle diagnostics.
Geotab review

Questions people ask

Is FleetMon or Geotab better?
Neither clearly leads. FleetMon starts at Free and Geotab at $25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FleetMon or Geotab?
FleetMon has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FleetMon and $25/month for Geotab.
Does FleetMon or Geotab run on more platforms?
FleetMon runs on Web, Ios, Android. Geotab runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use FleetMon for free?
Yes. FleetMon has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Geotab starts at $25/month.
What can FleetMon do that Geotab cannot?
FleetMon covers Global vessel tracking, Fleet management, Port statistics, Voyage tracking. Geotab covers Real-time GPS tracking, Vehicle diagnostics, Driver behavior scoring, ELD compliance.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FleetMon: Does FleetMon work globally?

FleetMon had access to positions from both terrestrial AIS receiver stations and satellite AIS through partnership with exactEarth, providing undelayed signals from its network combined with global space-based tracking.

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Geotab: How is Geotab priced?

Geotab offers two subscription tiers: GO Core for basic fleet tracking and GO Plan for comprehensive fleet management. Both plans include hardware in the subscription price with no upfront costs or installation fees. Specific pricing is custom-quoted by the sales team.

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FleetMon: What happened to FleetMon after 2024?

FleetMon was phased out from January 2024 as part of its integration into MarineTraffic following Kpler's acquisition of both platforms in March 2023. The FleetMon brand no longer accepts new registrations or offers new services.

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Geotab: Does Geotab include hardware in the subscription?

Yes, both GO Core and GO Plan subscriptions include Geotab hardware at no upfront device cost. Hardware is integrated into the monthly subscription pricing.

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FleetMon: Could you track individual vessels in real-time with FleetMon?

Yes, FleetMon Explorer provided live AIS vessel tracking with filtering by vessel class, flag, length, speed, navigational status and signal age, enabling real-time monitoring of individual ships from a global overview to single vessel level.

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Geotab: Is it easy to upgrade between Geotab plans?

Yes, customers can easily upgrade or downgrade between GO Core and GO Plan through the MyGeotab portal, allowing flexible scaling as fleet needs change.

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FleetMon: What was the starting price for FleetMon Explorer?

FleetMon Explorer pricing started at €54 per month, with subscription plans offering varying levels of access including free basic plans and paid tiers with additional features like historical tracking up to three years back.

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