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Gaia GPS vs Quartix

Gaia GPS logo

Gaia GPS

Maps

Premium backcountry navigation for outdoor adventurers

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Quartix logo

Quartix

Fleet Management

Deliberately narrow vehicle tracking from a listed UK vendor that publishes its prices

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Gaia GPS has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Gaia GPS no specific pricing details are published for the Premium tier; Quartix video telematics is not part of the core product, so any fleet that decides it needs camera evidence after an incident has to bring in a second vendor and a second subscription.
  • They diverge on capability: Gaia GPS covers Topo maps, Quartix covers Live tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gaia GPS and Quartix actually diverge.

Attributes where Gaia GPS and Quartix differ
AttributeGaia GPSQuartix
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumPer vehicle per month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryMapsFleet Management
Founded2008Unknown

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 Gaia GPS

  • Topo maps
  • Satellite imagery
  • Offline maps
  • Track recording
  • Waypoint management
  • Garmin inReach
  • Apple Watch
  • Garmin Connect

Only in Quartix

  • Live tracking
  • Driving style scoring
  • Timesheet reporting
  • Geofences
  • Driver identification
  • Published pricing

What people use each for

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

Gaia GPS

  • Offline topographic map navigation for hiking and backcountry travelnot Quartix
  • Trail discovery and uploading in remote areasnot Quartix
  • 4x4 off-road and overlanding navigationnot Quartix
  • Ski touring and backcountry skiing navigationnot Quartix

Quartix

  • A UK or French van fleet that wants tracking and timesheet evidence without a discovery call and a three-year commitmentnot Gaia GPS
  • A finance manager who needs to compare telematics costs on published numbers rather than negotiated quotesnot Gaia GPS
  • An operator disputing employee hours or customer claims about arrival times who needs a defensible site attendance recordnot Gaia GPS
  • A small fleet whose insurer offers a discount for driving style monitoring but who does not need cameras or compliance toolingnot Gaia GPS

Where each one falls short

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

Gaia GPS

  • No specific pricing details are published for the Premium tier
  • Pricing information only available through checkout or app interface

Quartix

  • Video telematics is not part of the core product, so any fleet that decides it needs camera evidence after an incident has to bring in a second vendor and a second subscription.
  • There is no maintenance, work order or parts management, so servicing schedules stay in whatever spreadsheet or garage system the fleet already runs.
  • US hours of service and wider DOT compliance are not the focus, which rules Quartix out for regulated interstate commercial operations.
  • The standard tracker is hardwired rather than a plug-in device, so installation means booking vehicles in, which adds cost and downtime that no-contract plug-in competitors avoid.
  • The API and integration list are short, so feeding tracking data into payroll, job costing or an ERP tends to mean scheduled exports rather than a supported connector.

Pricing, plan by plan

Gaia GPS

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Gaia GPS review.

Quartix

On request
  • Quartix$undefined/month
    • List pricing published openly, with rates varying by contract length
    • Tracking hardware included in the subscription rather than bought separately
    • One-year terms available alongside longer discounted options

Which should you pick?

Choose Gaia GPS if

  • You need topo maps.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want satellite imagery.
Gaia GPS review

Choose Quartix if

  • You need live tracking.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want driving style scoring.
Quartix review

Questions people ask

Is Gaia GPS or Quartix better?
Neither clearly leads. Gaia GPS starts at Free and Quartix at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gaia GPS or Quartix?
Gaia GPS has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gaia GPS and On request for Quartix.
Does Gaia GPS or Quartix run on more platforms?
Gaia GPS runs on iOS, Android, Web. Quartix runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Gaia GPS for free?
Yes. Gaia GPS has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Quartix starts at On request.
What is Gaia GPS best used for?
Gaia GPS is most often used for offline topographic map navigation for hiking and backcountry travel, trail discovery and uploading in remote areas, 4x4 off-road and overlanding navigation, ski touring and backcountry skiing navigation. Of those, offline topographic map navigation for hiking and backcountry travel and trail discovery and uploading in remote areas are not what Quartix is typically brought in for.
What can Gaia GPS do that Quartix cannot?
Gaia GPS covers Topo maps, Satellite imagery, Offline maps, Track recording. Quartix covers Live tracking, Driving style scoring, Timesheet reporting, Geofences.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Gaia GPS: Does Gaia GPS offer a free version?

Yes, Gaia GPS Free is available. The service also offers Gaia GPS Premium as a paid tier, but specific pricing details are not disclosed on the website.

Source
Quartix: Why is Quartix cheaper than the big platforms?

Because it does less. There is no camera ecosystem, no compliance suite and no marketplace to fund. If you only need tracking, you are not subsidising features you will not use.

Gaia GPS: How much does Gaia GPS Premium cost?

Gaia GPS Premium is a paid subscription option, but the vendor does not publish specific pricing on their website. Pricing information is available through the app's checkout or registration pages.

Source
Quartix: Do I have to sign for three years?

No. Shorter terms are offered, priced higher per month than the longer options. The rates are published, so the trade-off is visible before you talk to anyone.

Quartix: Is the hardware mine?

The tracking unit is supplied as part of the subscription rather than sold to you. Check the return and replacement terms if you plan to leave or dispose of vehicles.

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