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Geotab vs Waze

Geotab logo

Geotab

Maps & Navigation

Unlock fleet potential with data

From
$25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Waze logo

Waze

Maps & Navigation

Community-driven GPS navigation app that uses real-time traffic data from its users

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; Waze no offline maps capability, requiring constant internet connectivity
  • They diverge on capability: Geotab covers Real-time GPS tracking, Waze covers Core Functionality.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Geotab and Waze actually diverge.

Attributes where Geotab and Waze differ
AttributeGeotabWaze
Starting price$25/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiiOS, Android, Web
Founded20002008

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Geotab

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

Only in Waze

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

What people use each for

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

Geotab

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

Waze

No use cases recorded yet. See the Waze review.

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

Waze

  • No offline maps capability, requiring constant internet connectivity
  • Routing reliability declined with reports of longer routes and restricted road directions
  • Privacy concerns with location data collection and location-based ads after Google acquisition
  • Stability issues including crashes on CarPlay and slow loading times

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

Waze

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Waze 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 Waze if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want user interface.
Waze review

Questions people ask

Is Geotab or Waze better?
Neither clearly leads. Geotab starts at $25/month and Waze at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Geotab or Waze?
Geotab starts at $25/month and Waze at On request.
Does Geotab or Waze run on more platforms?
Geotab runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Waze runs on iOS, Android, Web.
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 Waze is typically brought in for.
What can Geotab do that Waze cannot?
Geotab covers Real-time GPS tracking, Vehicle diagnostics, Driver behavior scoring, ELD compliance. Waze covers Core Functionality, User Interface.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Waze: Does Waze work offline?

No, Waze relies on real-time data and does not support offline maps, limiting usability when without internet connectivity.

Source
Waze: How does Waze handle my location data?

Since Google's 2013 acquisition, Waze shares location history with Google's ad network and serves location-based ads. This differs from privacy-focused alternatives like Apple Maps.

Source
Waze: What platforms can I use Waze on?

Waze is available on iOS and Android mobile apps, and via web through the Live Map feature accessible from any computer or tablet.

Source
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