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GraphHopper vs Uptake

GraphHopper logo

GraphHopper

Maps

Open-source routing engine for road networks, providing fast route calculations, turn-by-turn navigation

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
Uptake logo

Uptake

Fleet Management

Predictive maintenance analytics for commercial vehicle fleets and heavy industrial assets

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: GraphHopper the free plan is non commercial use only; Uptake bosch announced a planned acquisition in March 2026, so the roadmap and the pricing model beyond the current contract term are outside the seller's control; buyers should insist on contractual protection rather than verbal reassurance.
  • They diverge on capability: GraphHopper covers Core Functionality, Uptake covers Fault code prioritisation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GraphHopper and Uptake actually diverge.

Attributes where GraphHopper and Uptake differ
AttributeGraphHopperUptake
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
PlatformsWebWeb, Cloud, iOS, Android
CategoryMapsFleet Management

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 GraphHopper

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

Only in Uptake

  • Fault code prioritisation
  • Failure prediction models
  • Telematics ingestion
  • Maintenance recommendations
  • Fleet health dashboards
  • Industrial APM

What people use each for

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

GraphHopper

  • Routing, distance matrix and route optimisation over an APInot Uptake
  • Map matching GPS traces and generating isochronesnot Uptake

Uptake

  • A long-haul carrier drowning in engine fault codes that needs the ten trucks worth acting on today rather than the four hundred codes loggednot GraphHopper
  • A vehicle OEM wanting failure prediction on its own product without building a data science teamnot GraphHopper
  • A mixed fleet running several telematics providers where the operator wants one health view instead of three vendor portalsnot GraphHopper
  • A mining operation predicting haul truck component failures where an unplanned pit stoppage costs far more than the softwarenot GraphHopper

Where each one falls short

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

GraphHopper

  • The free plan is non commercial use only
  • Free allows 500 credits a day, 5 locations per request and a single vehicle
  • Request complexity is capped per plan, at 30 locations and 2 vehicles on Basic at 69 EUR a month, rising to 200 locations and 20 vehicles on Premium at 479 EUR
  • Isochrone range is limited by plan, at 15 minutes on Basic and 30 on Premium
  • Credits are a daily allowance, so a busy day cannot draw on a quiet one

Uptake

  • Bosch announced a planned acquisition in March 2026, so the roadmap and the pricing model beyond the current contract term are outside the seller's control; buyers should insist on contractual protection rather than verbal reassurance.
  • The company narrowed dramatically from its original industrial AI positioning, and non-fleet industrial customers are now clearly a secondary segment whose requirements will compete with vehicle priorities inside a much larger parent.
  • Predictions depend entirely on the telematics feed, so a fleet with cheap devices that expose limited fault codes gets weaker results and no amount of model quality compensates.
  • Pricing is per asset per month with a practical fleet minimum, which puts it out of reach for smaller operators who arguably have the least maintenance analytics capability of their own.
  • It recommends but does not execute: alerts still have to be turned into work orders in a separate maintenance system, so value depends on integration work and on shop discipline Uptake cannot enforce.

Pricing, plan by plan

GraphHopper

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the GraphHopper review.

Uptake

On request
  • Uptake Fleet$undefined/year
    • Priced per asset per month, quoted
    • Practical minimum fleet size applies
    • Telematics integration scoped and charged separately

Which should you pick?

Choose GraphHopper if

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

Choose Uptake if

  • You need fault code prioritisation.
  • You work on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
  • You also want failure prediction models.
Uptake review

Questions people ask

Is GraphHopper or Uptake better?
Neither clearly leads. GraphHopper starts at On request and Uptake at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GraphHopper or Uptake?
GraphHopper starts at On request and Uptake at On request.
Does GraphHopper or Uptake run on more platforms?
GraphHopper runs on Web. Uptake runs on Web, Cloud, iOS, Android.
What is GraphHopper best used for?
GraphHopper is most often used for routing, distance matrix and route optimisation over an api, map matching gps traces and generating isochrones. Of those, routing, distance matrix and route optimisation over an api and map matching gps traces and generating isochrones are not what Uptake is typically brought in for.
What can GraphHopper do that Uptake cannot?
GraphHopper covers Core Functionality, User Interface. Uptake covers Fault code prioritisation, Failure prediction models, Telematics ingestion, Maintenance recommendations.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GraphHopper: Is the free plan actually usable for production?

No. The free tier is limited to non-commercial use only and includes 500 daily credits. To use GraphHopper in production, you need a paid plan starting at 69 euros per month.

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Uptake: Is Uptake still trading?

Yes. It is operating and selling, with a Bosch acquisition announced in March 2026 and subject to regulatory approval.

GraphHopper: What happens if I exceed my daily credit limit?

The page does not specify. Each tier has a daily credit limit (500 for free, 5,000 for Basic, 15,000 for Standard, 50,000 for Premium), but no overage policy is documented.

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Uptake: Do I need Uptake hardware?

No. It consumes data from existing telematics devices and OEM feeds; there is no Uptake sensor to buy.

GraphHopper: Does GraphHopper offer a trial period?

No. There is no trial period. You can start with the free plan to test, but commercial use requires a paid subscription.

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Uptake: Is Uptake still selling industrial asset performance management?

It retains the capability, but the commercial focus and the acquisition rationale are both fleet vehicles. Treat non-fleet roadmap commitments cautiously.

GraphHopper: How much does the Premium plan cost and what do I get?

Premium is 479 euros per month and includes 50,000 daily credits, up to 200 locations per request, up to 20 vehicles, email and phone support, and access to all APIs including routing and optimization.

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Uptake: How is it priced?

Per asset per month, quoted, with a practical minimum fleet size. Nothing is published.

GraphHopper: Is there a discount if I link back to GraphHopper?

Yes. A 20% discount is available with proper attribution. The page also mentions a 99.5% uptime SLA on paid plans only.

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