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Geotab vs LocationIQ

Geotab logo

Geotab

Software

Unlock fleet potential with data

From
$25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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LocationIQ

Software

Enterprise-grade location APIs at affordable prices

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Geotab pricing is quote only, gated behind Get Pricing buttons for both the GO Core Plan and the full GO Plan, with no published figures; LocationIQ smaller ecosystem of integrations compared to Google Maps
  • They diverge on capability: Geotab covers Real-time GPS tracking, LocationIQ covers Core Functionality.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Geotab and LocationIQ actually diverge.

Attributes where Geotab and LocationIQ differ
AttributeGeotabLocationIQ
Starting price$25/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiAPI
Founded2000Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Geotab

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

Only in LocationIQ

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

What people use each for

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

Geotab

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

LocationIQ

  • Geocoding and reverse geocoding addresses at scalenot Geotab
  • Store locators and address autofill in web and mobile appsnot Geotab
  • Asset and vehicle tracking with route optimisationnot Geotab
  • Serving static and dynamic map tilesnot Geotab
  • Distance matrix and route planningnot Geotab

Where each one falls short

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

Geotab

  • Pricing is quote only, gated behind Get Pricing buttons for both the GO Core Plan and the full GO Plan, with no published figures

LocationIQ

  • Smaller ecosystem of integrations compared to Google Maps
  • Less documentation than industry-leading platforms
  • Less brand recognition than Google or Mapbox

Pricing, plan by plan

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

LocationIQ

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the LocationIQ review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Geotab if

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

Choose LocationIQ if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You work on API.
  • You also want user interface.
LocationIQ review

Questions people ask

Is Geotab or LocationIQ better?
Neither clearly leads. Geotab starts at $25/month and LocationIQ at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Geotab or LocationIQ?
Geotab starts at $25/month and LocationIQ at On request.
Does Geotab or LocationIQ run on more platforms?
Geotab runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. LocationIQ runs on API.
What is Geotab best used for?
Geotab is most often used for fleet tracking, driver safety, fuel optimization, compliance management. Of those, fleet tracking and driver safety are not what LocationIQ is typically brought in for.
What can Geotab do that LocationIQ cannot?
Geotab covers Real-time GPS tracking, Vehicle diagnostics, Driver behavior scoring, ELD compliance. LocationIQ covers Core Functionality, User Interface.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

LocationIQ: How much cheaper is LocationIQ than Google Maps?

At 100,000 requests per month, LocationIQ costs $49 whereas Google Maps charges $500 and Mapbox charges $75.

Source
LocationIQ: What is LocationIQ's free tier?

LocationIQ offers a free tier with 5,000 requests per day. Paid plans start at $49/month for the Geocoding Lite plan.

Source
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