Fleet Management · head to head
Geotab vs Whip Around
Whip Around
Fleet Management
Digital vehicle inspection and maintenance software priced per asset per month, with a firm minimum monthly charge that changes the real cost for small fleets
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The short version
- Only Whip Around has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Geotab specific pricing amounts not published online; contact sales required; Whip Around the $120 (Standard) or $220 (Pro) monthly minimum covers the first 20 assets regardless of actual fleet size, so a fleet with fewer than 20 vehicles pays a per-asset rate well above the advertised $5 or $10 headline figure.
- They diverge on capability: Geotab covers Real-time GPS tracking, Whip Around covers Digital DVIR inspections.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Geotab and Whip Around actually diverge.
| Attribute | Geotab | Whip Around |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $25/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Per asset per month, with a monthly minimum on paid tiers |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Api | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2000 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fleet Management).
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 Whip Around
- Digital DVIR inspections
- Automated work orders
- Preventative maintenance scheduling
- Parts and inventory tracking
- Driver and asset document storage
- AI-enabled photo inspection
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Geotab
- Fleet trackingnot Whip Around
- Driver safetynot Whip Around
- Fuel optimizationnot Whip Around
- Compliance managementnot Whip Around
- Predictive maintenancenot Whip Around
Whip Around
- A small trucking or field service fleet needing DOT-compliant digital DVIR inspections instead of paper formsnot Geotab
- A fleet manager wanting inspection defects to automatically generate maintenance work orders rather than a separate manual stepnot Geotab
- An owner-operator with a single vehicle wanting free inspection record-keepingnot Geotab
- A mid-size fleet wanting parts and inventory tracking tied directly to inspection-triggered work ordersnot Geotab
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Geotab
- Specific pricing amounts not published online; contact sales required
- Custom pricing available for larger fleet volumes
Whip Around
- The $120 (Standard) or $220 (Pro) monthly minimum covers the first 20 assets regardless of actual fleet size, so a fleet with fewer than 20 vehicles pays a per-asset rate well above the advertised $5 or $10 headline figure.
- It does not include GPS tracking or route optimisation, so fleets wanting live location visibility need a separate telematics platform alongside it.
- Signing an annual contract is needed to access the better per-asset rate, reducing flexibility for a fleet uncertain about its growth trajectory.
- As an inspection-first rather than telematics-first product, it competes against broader platforms like Samsara or Geotab that bundle inspection features into a wider telematics suite, which can make Whip Around a second subscription rather than a full replacement.
- AI-enabled photo inspection is a newer feature, and its defect-detection accuracy has less of an independent track record than the platform core manual inspection workflow.
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$55/month
- Everything in Pro
- Active tracking
- Advanced analytics
Whip Around
Free- BasicFree
- Free for 1 asset
- Standard$undefined/month
- $5 per asset per month
- $120/month minimum on month-to-month billing, covers first 20 assets
- Pro$undefined/month
- $10 per asset per month
- $220/month minimum on month-to-month billing, covers first 20 assets
- Fixed Unlimited$undefined/month
- Custom fixed price for large fleets, quote required
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.
Choose Whip Around if
- You need digital dvir inspections.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want automated work orders.
Questions people ask
- Is Geotab or Whip Around better?
- Neither clearly leads. Geotab starts at $25/month and Whip Around at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Geotab or Whip Around?
- Whip Around has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $25/month for Geotab and Free for Whip Around.
- Does Geotab or Whip Around run on more platforms?
- Geotab runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Whip Around runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Whip Around for free?
- Yes. Whip Around has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Geotab starts at $25/month.
- 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 Whip Around is typically brought in for.
- What can Geotab do that Whip Around cannot?
- Geotab covers Real-time GPS tracking, Vehicle diagnostics, Driver behavior scoring, ELD compliance. Whip Around covers Digital DVIR inspections, Automated work orders, Preventative maintenance scheduling, Parts and inventory tracking.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceWhip Around: Is Whip Around really free?
Only for a single asset. Any fleet with more than one vehicle moves to a paid tier with a $120 or $220 monthly minimum.
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.
SourceWhip Around: Does it include GPS tracking?
No. It focuses on inspections, maintenance and work orders; GPS tracking requires a separate telematics product.
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.
SourceWhip Around: What is the real cost for a small fleet?
Because the minimum covers up to 20 assets, a fleet with fewer vehicles effectively pays more per asset than the $5 or $10 headline rate suggests.
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