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GPS Trackit vs MAPS.ME

GPS Trackit logo

GPS Trackit

Fleet Management

Vehicle tracking for small and mid-size fleets with no long-term contract

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
MAPS.ME logo

MAPS.ME

Maps

Free, offline maps application based on OpenStreetMap data

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MAPS.ME has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: GPS Trackit month-to-month pricing carries a premium, so measured across three years the total cost usually exceeds a competitor with hardware amortised into a term contract.; MAPS.ME mobile-only - no web or desktop navigation client
  • They diverge on capability: GPS Trackit covers Live tracking, MAPS.ME covers Core Functionality.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GPS Trackit and MAPS.ME actually diverge.

Attributes where GPS Trackit and MAPS.ME differ
AttributeGPS TrackitMAPS.ME
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelPer vehicle per monthUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidiOS, Android
CategoryFleet ManagementMaps
FoundedUnknown2011

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 GPS Trackit

  • Live tracking
  • Driver behaviour
  • VidFleet cameras
  • Maintenance reminders
  • Self-installed devices
  • Alerts and reports

Only in MAPS.ME

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

What people use each for

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

GPS Trackit

  • A contractor whose fleet size swings with the season and who cannot justify a three-year commitment on vehicles it may not run next springnot MAPS.ME
  • A small service business trialling telematics for the first time that wants an exit if drivers or supervisors do not adopt itnot MAPS.ME
  • A fleet that needs devices fitted the week they arrive, without booking installation appointments across a depotnot MAPS.ME
  • An operator replacing a vendor mid-contract that wants a stopgap platform rather than another long agreementnot MAPS.ME

MAPS.ME

  • Downloading offline maps for travel without connectivitynot GPS Trackit
  • Turn-by-turn driving, walking, and cycling navigation without datanot GPS Trackit
  • Finding points of interest and hiking trailsnot GPS Trackit
  • Following built-in travel guidesnot GPS Trackit
  • Hotel booking via Booking.com integrationnot GPS Trackit

Where each one falls short

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

GPS Trackit

  • Month-to-month pricing carries a premium, so measured across three years the total cost usually exceeds a competitor with hardware amortised into a term contract.
  • The feature set is tracking-first, with a shallow maintenance module and no meaningful work order, parts or inventory management, so fleets serious about maintenance need a second system.
  • Compliance tooling is basic, and a fleet that takes on regulated interstate work will find the hours of service capability behind vendors built around the mandate.
  • The integration list is short and the API is limited, so pushing telematics data into payroll, job costing or an ERP normally becomes a manual export routine.
  • Self-installed OBD-II devices are easy to fit and equally easy for a driver to unplug, and the tamper reporting does not make up for the fact that the physical device is within reach of the person being monitored.

MAPS.ME

  • Mobile-only - no web or desktop navigation client
  • Free tier limits offline map downloads and shows monetization prompts
  • No native Windows, macOS, or Linux app
  • Map data comes from the OpenStreetMap community rather than a commercial map provider

Pricing, plan by plan

GPS Trackit

On request
  • GPS Trackit$undefined/month
    • Month-to-month subscription per vehicle with no minimum term
    • Tracking hardware supplied with the subscription
    • Camera hardware and video plans charged separately

MAPS.ME

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the MAPS.ME review.

Which should you pick?

Choose GPS Trackit if

  • You need live tracking.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want driver behaviour.
GPS Trackit review

Choose MAPS.ME if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want user interface.
MAPS.ME review

Questions people ask

Is GPS Trackit or MAPS.ME better?
Neither clearly leads. GPS Trackit starts at On request and MAPS.ME at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GPS Trackit or MAPS.ME?
MAPS.ME has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for GPS Trackit and Free for MAPS.ME.
Does GPS Trackit or MAPS.ME run on more platforms?
GPS Trackit runs on Web, iOS, Android. MAPS.ME runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use MAPS.ME for free?
Yes. MAPS.ME has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GPS Trackit starts at On request.
What is GPS Trackit best used for?
GPS Trackit is most often used for a contractor whose fleet size swings with the season and who cannot justify a three-year commitment on vehicles it may not run next spring, a small service business trialling telematics for the first time that wants an exit if drivers or supervisors do not adopt it, a fleet that needs devices fitted the week they arrive, without booking installation appointments across a depot, an operator replacing a vendor mid-contract that wants a stopgap platform rather than another long agreement. Of those, a contractor whose fleet size swings with the season and who cannot justify a three-year commitment on vehicles it may not run next spring and a small service business trialling telematics for the first time that wants an exit if drivers or supervisors do not adopt it are not what MAPS.ME is typically brought in for.
What can GPS Trackit do that MAPS.ME cannot?
GPS Trackit covers Live tracking, Driver behaviour, VidFleet cameras, Maintenance reminders. MAPS.ME covers Core Functionality, User Interface.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GPS Trackit: Is there really no contract?

The subscription is month to month, but read the hardware terms. Devices are supplied on the expectation they come back, and unreturned units are charged for.

MAPS.ME: Is MAPS.ME free to download and use?

MAPS.ME is available as a free download for both iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play. No pricing information is published on the MAPS.ME website, suggesting a free service model.

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GPS Trackit: How does the cost compare to Samsara or Verizon Connect over three years?

Generally higher per vehicle, because those vendors discount in exchange for the commitment. The comparison only favours GPS Trackit if you value the ability to leave.

MAPS.ME: What features are included in MAPS.ME?

MAPS.ME is marketed as 'not just an app but a friend in all your adventures.' Full feature details require downloading the app from App Store or Google Play. Specific limitations or premium features are not disclosed on the website.

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GPS Trackit: Can drivers unplug the tracker?

A plug-in OBD-II device can be removed in seconds. The system reports the disconnection, but enforcement is a management problem, not a technical one. Hardwired units are available for fleets where this matters.

MAPS.ME: How does MAPS.ME make money if the app is free?

MAPS.ME does not publish pricing or monetization details on its website. The app is available free on both iOS and Android platforms, but the business model for generating revenue is not disclosed publicly.

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