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GPS Trackit vs ORBCOMM

GPS Trackit logo

GPS Trackit

Fleet Management

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ORBCOMM logo

ORBCOMM

Maritime

IoT solutions for maritime asset tracking

From
$25/month
Rated
-
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.; ORBCOMM satellite latency of approximately 600 milliseconds limits real-time applications
  • They diverge on capability: GPS Trackit covers Live tracking, ORBCOMM covers Satellite tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GPS Trackit and ORBCOMM actually diverge.

Attributes where GPS Trackit and ORBCOMM differ
AttributeGPS TrackitORBCOMM
Starting priceOn request$25/month
Pricing modelPer vehicle per monthsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidSatellite, Web
CategoryFleet ManagementMaritime
FoundedUnknown1995

Identical on both: 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 ORBCOMM

  • Satellite tracking
  • Container monitoring
  • Cold chain monitoring
  • Fleet telematics
  • TMS systems
  • ERP platforms
  • Warehouse management
  • Web support

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

ORBCOMM

  • Tracking shipping container temperatures for refrigerated cargonot GPS Trackit
  • Detecting vessel AIS spoofing to identify anomalous maritime activitynot GPS Trackit
  • Monitoring fuel consumption patterns across fleet operationsnot GPS Trackit
  • Screening shipments for sanctions compliance violationsnot 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.

ORBCOMM

  • Satellite latency of approximately 600 milliseconds limits real-time applications
  • Higher cost per message compared to terrestrial cellular IoT solutions
  • Coverage remains near-global rather than fully global in all remote regions

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

ORBCOMM

$25/month
  • Fleet Manager$99/month
    • Real-time tracking
    • Geofencing
    • Reporting

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 ORBCOMM if

  • You need satellite tracking.
  • You work on Satellite, Web.
  • You also want container monitoring.
ORBCOMM review

Questions people ask

Is GPS Trackit or ORBCOMM better?
Neither clearly leads. GPS Trackit starts at On request and ORBCOMM at $25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GPS Trackit or ORBCOMM?
GPS Trackit starts at On request and ORBCOMM at $25/month.
Does GPS Trackit or ORBCOMM run on more platforms?
GPS Trackit runs on Web, iOS, Android. ORBCOMM runs on Satellite, 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 ORBCOMM is typically brought in for.
What can GPS Trackit do that ORBCOMM cannot?
GPS Trackit covers Live tracking, Driver behaviour, VidFleet cameras, Maintenance reminders. ORBCOMM covers Satellite tracking, Container monitoring, Cold chain monitoring, Fleet telematics.

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.

ORBCOMM: What is ORBCOMM's satellite coverage?

ORBCOMM's OGx service provides nearly global coverage across over 160 countries using a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites for two-way messaging and IoT data services.

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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.

ORBCOMM: How does satellite IoT compare to cellular connectivity?

ORBCOMM satellite offers immunity from cellular blind spots, network outages, congestion, and weather-related disruptions. However, satellite connectivity introduces approximately 600 milliseconds of round-trip latency.

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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.

ORBCOMM: What can ORBCOMM monitor in containers?

ORBCOMM's CT 1010 device provides sensor-based monitoring for container fire detection, unauthorized access alerts, damage detection, and asset visibility, with real-time satellite-based tracking.

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