Fleet Management · head to head
NexTraq vs Samsara
NexTraq
Fleet Management
US small-fleet telematics now absorbed into Michelin Connected Fleet
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: NexTraq the NexTraq brand has been absorbed into Michelin Connected Fleet, so the product name, the account team and eventually the platform underneath you are all subject to a consolidation plan you have no say in.; Samsara no price is published for any plan; every tier on the plans page offers only a Get pricing button, and no contract length or hardware cost is stated
- They diverge on capability: NexTraq covers Vehicle tracking, Samsara covers Real-time GPS tracking.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which NexTraq and Samsara actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), 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 NexTraq
- Vehicle tracking
- Hours of service
- Fuel and idling reporting
- Job dispatch
- Driver scorecards
Only in Samsara
- Real-time GPS tracking
- AI dash cameras
- ELD compliance
- IFTA reporting
- Driver safety coaching
- Fuel efficiency
- Route optimization
- Salesforce
Both cover
- Maintenance scheduling
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
NexTraq
- A North American trades or field service fleet that wants tracking, dispatch and ELD compliance from one mid-market vendornot Samsara
- An operator already buying Michelin tyres and fleet services that can negotiate telematics into a wider commercial agreementnot Samsara
- A fleet replacing an ageing tracking system that values an owner with a large corporate balance sheet over a venture-funded challengernot Samsara
- A distribution business needing straightforward fuel and idling reporting to justify a driver behaviour programmenot Samsara
Samsara
- Real time GPS tracking of vehicle location and engine healthnot NexTraq
- AI dash cameras with in cab driver coaching and safety alertsnot NexTraq
- Trailer and powered equipment tracking for asset recoverynot NexTraq
- Fleet maintenance planning and fuel usage analysisnot NexTraq
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
NexTraq
- The NexTraq brand has been absorbed into Michelin Connected Fleet, so the product name, the account team and eventually the platform underneath you are all subject to a consolidation plan you have no say in.
- Michelin is merging three separately engineered telematics products, which historically means feature freezes on the older platforms and a migration that existing customers pay for in disruption rather than cash.
- The feature set is mid-market and unexceptional, so it rarely wins a technical evaluation against Geotab or Samsara on capability alone.
- Contracts bundle hardware into multi-year terms, so a fleet that shrinks or is acquired continues paying for devices, and early exit triggers hardware recovery costs.
- The integration ecosystem is small and the API is not a selling point, so connecting telematics data to job costing or payroll usually means custom work or scheduled file exports.
Samsara
- No price is published for any plan; every tier on the plans page offers only a Get pricing button, and no contract length or hardware cost is stated
- Safety, Telematics and Equipment tracking are sold as separate plan families, so a fleet needing all three buys three plans
- Weather risk visibility and the 30 plus risk detections with context and patterns require Safety Enterprise rather than Safety Premier
- AI fuel lifecycle insights, TMS integrations and route performance tools require Telematics Enterprise rather than Telematics Premier
- Proactive maintenance tools and real time diagnostics for trailers and equipment require Advanced Tracking rather than Standard Visibility
Pricing, plan by plan
NexTraq
On request- NexTraq$undefined/year
- Per vehicle subscription with hardware bundled into the term
- Multi-year agreements are standard
- ELD and dispatch modules priced as tiers
Samsara
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Samsara review.
Which should you pick?
Choose NexTraq if
- You need vehicle tracking.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want hours of service.
Choose Samsara if
- You need real-time gps tracking.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want ai dash cameras.
Questions people ask
- Is NexTraq or Samsara better?
- Neither clearly leads. NexTraq starts at On request and Samsara at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, NexTraq or Samsara?
- NexTraq starts at On request and Samsara at On request.
- Does NexTraq or Samsara run on more platforms?
- NexTraq runs on Web, iOS, Android. Samsara runs on Web, Mobile.
- What is NexTraq best used for?
- NexTraq is most often used for a north american trades or field service fleet that wants tracking, dispatch and eld compliance from one mid-market vendor, an operator already buying michelin tyres and fleet services that can negotiate telematics into a wider commercial agreement, a fleet replacing an ageing tracking system that values an owner with a large corporate balance sheet over a venture-funded challenger, a distribution business needing straightforward fuel and idling reporting to justify a driver behaviour programme. Of those, a north american trades or field service fleet that wants tracking, dispatch and eld compliance from one mid-market vendor and an operator already buying michelin tyres and fleet services that can negotiate telematics into a wider commercial agreement are not what Samsara is typically brought in for.
- What can NexTraq do that Samsara cannot?
- NexTraq covers Vehicle tracking, Hours of service, Fuel and idling reporting, Job dispatch. Samsara covers Real-time GPS tracking, AI dash cameras, ELD compliance, IFTA reporting. Both handle Maintenance scheduling.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
NexTraq: Is NexTraq still a separate company?
No. Michelin bought it in 2017 and has folded it into Michelin Connected Fleet, together with Masternaut in Europe and Sascar in Brazil.
Samsara: How much does Samsara cost?
Samsara does not publish pricing online. Pricing is customized based on fleet size and specific operational needs. Contact sales to discuss your requirements and receive a quote.
SourceNexTraq: Will my NexTraq system be migrated to a different platform?
Assume so, eventually. Ask directly what the migration timetable is, what happens to historical data, and who bears the cost of re-fitting or re-configuring devices.
Samsara: Does Samsara pricing scale by fleet size?
Yes, Samsara pricing scales based on fleet size with tiers for 1-5 vehicles, 6-29, 30-499, 500-4999, and 5000+ assets. Specific rates for each tier are not disclosed online.
SourceNexTraq: Does buying Michelin tyres get me a better telematics price?
It is worth testing. The commercial logic of the acquisition is bundling vehicle services, and that is where discounting is most likely to be available.
Samsara: How can I get Samsara pricing information?
To obtain pricing, use the 'Talk to sales' button on Samsara's website or visit their pricing page. The sales team will discuss your operational needs and provide a customized quote.
SourceSamsara: Does Samsara offer a free trial?
No free trial is mentioned on Samsara's available pages. Contact the sales team to discuss evaluation options and pricing for your fleet.
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