Software · head to head
ORBCOMM vs Verizon Connect
The short version
- They diverge on capability: ORBCOMM covers Satellite tracking, Verizon Connect covers Real-time GPS tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ORBCOMM and Verizon Connect actually diverge.
| Attribute | ORBCOMM | Verizon Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $25/month | $40/month |
| Platforms | Satellite, Web | Web, Ios, Android, Api |
| Founded | 1995 | 2018 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 ORBCOMM
- Satellite tracking
- Container monitoring
- Cold chain monitoring
- Fleet telematics
- TMS systems
- ERP platforms
- Warehouse management
- Web support
Only in Verizon Connect
- Real-time GPS tracking
- Route optimization
- Driver behavior monitoring
- ELD/HOS compliance
- IFTA reporting
- Fuel management
- Maintenance alerts
- Dispatch management
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ORBCOMM
No use cases recorded yet. See the ORBCOMM review.
Verizon Connect
- Fleet visibilitynot ORBCOMM
- Route optimizationnot ORBCOMM
- Compliance managementnot ORBCOMM
- Driver safetynot ORBCOMM
- Cost reductionnot ORBCOMM
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Verizon Connect
Nothing recorded yet. See the Verizon Connect review.
Pricing, plan by plan
ORBCOMM
$25/month- Fleet Manager$99/month
- Real-time tracking
- Geofencing
- Reporting
Verizon Connect
$40/month- Reveal$40/month
- GPS tracking
- Trip history
- Geofencing
- Reveal Plus$60/month
- Everything in Reveal
- ELD compliance
- IFTA reporting
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Full platform access
- Video telematics
- Custom integrations
Which should you pick?
Choose ORBCOMM if
- You need satellite tracking.
- You work on Satellite, Web.
- You also want container monitoring.
Choose Verizon Connect if
- You need real-time gps tracking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want route optimization.
Questions people ask
- Is ORBCOMM or Verizon Connect better?
- Neither clearly leads. ORBCOMM starts at $25/month and Verizon Connect at $40/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ORBCOMM or Verizon Connect?
- ORBCOMM starts at $25/month and Verizon Connect at $40/month.
- Does ORBCOMM or Verizon Connect run on more platforms?
- ORBCOMM runs on Satellite, Web. Verizon Connect runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- What can ORBCOMM do that Verizon Connect cannot?
- ORBCOMM covers Satellite tracking, Container monitoring, Cold chain monitoring, Fleet telematics. Verizon Connect covers Real-time GPS tracking, Route optimization, Driver behavior monitoring, ELD/HOS compliance.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceORBCOMM: 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.
SourceORBCOMM: 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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