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OSRM vs Quartix

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OSRM

Maps

High-performance open-source routing engine designed for OpenStreetMap data, providing fast route calculations

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Quartix logo

Quartix

Fleet Management

Deliberately narrow vehicle tracking from a listed UK vendor that publishes its prices

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OSRM has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: OSRM free and open source routing engine under the 2-clause BSD license, no commercial tier; Quartix video telematics is not part of the core product, so any fleet that decides it needs camera evidence after an incident has to bring in a second vendor and a second subscription.
  • They diverge on capability: OSRM covers Core Functionality, Quartix covers Live tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OSRM and Quartix actually diverge.

Attributes where OSRM and Quartix differ
AttributeOSRMQuartix
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelopen-sourcePer vehicle per month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryMapsFleet Management

Identical on both: 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 OSRM

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

Only in Quartix

  • Live tracking
  • Driving style scoring
  • Timesheet reporting
  • Geofences
  • Driver identification
  • Published pricing

What people use each for

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

OSRM

  • Calculating efficient delivery routes across continental-sized road networks in millisecondsnot Quartix
  • Building navigation features for mobile apps without constructing routing infrastructurenot Quartix
  • Customizing route optimization for car, bicycle, and pedestrian transportation modesnot Quartix
  • Integrating OpenStreetMap data for real-time routing in web applicationsnot Quartix

Quartix

  • A UK or French van fleet that wants tracking and timesheet evidence without a discovery call and a three-year commitmentnot OSRM
  • A finance manager who needs to compare telematics costs on published numbers rather than negotiated quotesnot OSRM
  • An operator disputing employee hours or customer claims about arrival times who needs a defensible site attendance recordnot OSRM
  • A small fleet whose insurer offers a discount for driving style monitoring but who does not need cameras or compliance toolingnot OSRM

Where each one falls short

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

OSRM

  • Free and open source routing engine under the 2-clause BSD license, no commercial tier

Quartix

  • Video telematics is not part of the core product, so any fleet that decides it needs camera evidence after an incident has to bring in a second vendor and a second subscription.
  • There is no maintenance, work order or parts management, so servicing schedules stay in whatever spreadsheet or garage system the fleet already runs.
  • US hours of service and wider DOT compliance are not the focus, which rules Quartix out for regulated interstate commercial operations.
  • The standard tracker is hardwired rather than a plug-in device, so installation means booking vehicles in, which adds cost and downtime that no-contract plug-in competitors avoid.
  • The API and integration list are short, so feeding tracking data into payroll, job costing or an ERP tends to mean scheduled exports rather than a supported connector.

Pricing, plan by plan

OSRM

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the OSRM review.

Quartix

On request
  • Quartix$undefined/month
    • List pricing published openly, with rates varying by contract length
    • Tracking hardware included in the subscription rather than bought separately
    • One-year terms available alongside longer discounted options

Which should you pick?

Choose OSRM if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want user interface.
OSRM review

Choose Quartix if

  • You need live tracking.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want driving style scoring.
Quartix review

Questions people ask

Is OSRM or Quartix better?
Neither clearly leads. OSRM starts at Free and Quartix at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OSRM or Quartix?
OSRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for OSRM and On request for Quartix.
Does OSRM or Quartix run on more platforms?
OSRM runs on Web. Quartix runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use OSRM for free?
Yes. OSRM has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Quartix starts at On request.
What is OSRM best used for?
OSRM is most often used for calculating efficient delivery routes across continental-sized road networks in milliseconds, building navigation features for mobile apps without constructing routing infrastructure, customizing route optimization for car, bicycle, and pedestrian transportation modes, integrating openstreetmap data for real-time routing in web applications. Of those, calculating efficient delivery routes across continental-sized road networks in milliseconds and building navigation features for mobile apps without constructing routing infrastructure are not what Quartix is typically brought in for.
What can OSRM do that Quartix cannot?
OSRM covers Core Functionality, User Interface. Quartix covers Live tracking, Driving style scoring, Timesheet reporting, Geofences.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

OSRM: How much does Project OSRM cost?

Project OSRM is completely free and open source, distributed under the permissive 2-clause BSD license with no licensing costs or fees.

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Quartix: Why is Quartix cheaper than the big platforms?

Because it does less. There is no camera ecosystem, no compliance suite and no marketplace to fund. If you only need tracking, you are not subsidising features you will not use.

Quartix: Do I have to sign for three years?

No. Shorter terms are offered, priced higher per month than the longer options. The rates are published, so the trade-off is visible before you talk to anyone.

Quartix: Is the hardware mine?

The tracking unit is supplied as part of the subscription rather than sold to you. Check the return and replacement terms if you plan to leave or dispose of vehicles.

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