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GPS Trackit vs Nominatim

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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
Nominatim logo

Nominatim

Maps

Open-source geocoding tool for OpenStreetMap data, providing address search and reverse geocoding capabilities

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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.; Nominatim the public API allows an absolute maximum of 1 request per second
  • They diverge on capability: GPS Trackit covers Live tracking, Nominatim 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 Nominatim actually diverge.

Attributes where GPS Trackit and Nominatim differ
AttributeGPS TrackitNominatim
Pricing modelPer vehicle per monthfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryFleet ManagementMaps

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 Nominatim

  • 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 Nominatim
  • A small service business trialling telematics for the first time that wants an exit if drivers or supervisors do not adopt itnot Nominatim
  • A fleet that needs devices fitted the week they arrive, without booking installation appointments across a depotnot Nominatim
  • An operator replacing a vendor mid-contract that wants a stopgap platform rather than another long agreementnot Nominatim

Nominatim

  • Geocoding and reverse geocoding servicesnot GPS Trackit
  • Address lookup and location searchnot GPS Trackit
  • OpenStreetMap-based geolocation datanot 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.

Nominatim

  • The public API allows an absolute maximum of 1 request per second
  • Bulk geocoding must run in a single thread and cannot be distributed across machines
  • Scripts running longer than a day or on a schedule are limited to 4 requests per minute
  • Autocomplete search against the public API is explicitly prohibited
  • Systematic queries such as grid based reverse lookups and complete data downloads are prohibited
  • Reselling geocoding results or acting as an API intermediary is prohibited
  • Every request must send a valid HTTP Referer or User-Agent identifying the application, and default library headers are rejected
  • Results must be cached client side, and repeated identical queries can lead to blocking
  • Attribution to OpenStreetMap under ODbL must be displayed

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

Nominatim

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Nominatim 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 Nominatim if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You also want user interface.
Nominatim review

Questions people ask

Is GPS Trackit or Nominatim better?
Neither clearly leads. GPS Trackit starts at On request and Nominatim at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GPS Trackit or Nominatim?
GPS Trackit starts at On request and Nominatim at On request.
Does GPS Trackit or Nominatim run on more platforms?
GPS Trackit runs on Web, iOS, Android. Nominatim runs on Web.
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 Nominatim is typically brought in for.
What can GPS Trackit do that Nominatim cannot?
GPS Trackit covers Live tracking, Driver behaviour, VidFleet cameras, Maintenance reminders. Nominatim 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.

Nominatim: Is Nominatim free?

Nominatim is open source software built on OpenStreetMap data. It appears to be free to use, though commercial usage may require separate licensing or terms. Check the project repository or contact support for clarity on licensing.

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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.

Nominatim: What is Nominatim's pricing model?

Nominatim does not publish a standard pricing model on its website. As open source software, it is available for free, but commercial or large-scale deployments may require reviewing their licensing terms or contacting project maintainers.

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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.

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