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OSRM vs Webfleet

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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
Webfleet logo

Webfleet

Fleet Management

European fleet telematics, owned by Bridgestone since the TomTom Telematics sale

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; Webfleet ownership sits with a tyre manufacturer, so product investment follows the tyre and vehicle services strategy, and features that do not feed that business have historically moved slowly.
  • They diverge on capability: OSRM covers Core Functionality, Webfleet covers Tachograph management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OSRM and Webfleet actually diverge.

Attributes where OSRM and Webfleet differ
AttributeOSRMWebfleet
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelopen-sourcequote
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 Webfleet

  • Tachograph management
  • OptiDrive 360
  • LINK devices
  • PRO driver terminals
  • Tyre and vehicle data
  • Video telematics

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 Webfleet
  • Building navigation features for mobile apps without constructing routing infrastructurenot Webfleet
  • Customizing route optimization for car, bicycle, and pedestrian transportation modesnot Webfleet
  • Integrating OpenStreetMap data for real-time routing in web applicationsnot Webfleet

Webfleet

  • A haulage operator running heavy goods vehicles across EU borders that must download tachograph data remotely and prove driving-time compliancenot OSRM
  • A European van fleet that wants driver coaching and fuel reporting without buying an American platform with unused compliance modulesnot OSRM
  • An organisation already buying Bridgestone tyres and maintenance that can fold telematics into an existing service contractnot OSRM
  • Fleets that want in-cab navigation and job dispatch on a dedicated driver terminal rather than a phone appnot 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

Webfleet

  • Ownership sits with a tyre manufacturer, so product investment follows the tyre and vehicle services strategy, and features that do not feed that business have historically moved slowly.
  • North American coverage is thin next to the European operation, with a smaller partner network and an hours of service product that is not competitive with purpose-built ELD vendors.
  • Useful compliance capability sits in add-on tiers, so remote tachograph download and advanced reporting push the real per vehicle cost well above the entry quote.
  • The camera line arrived later than the market and offers less on-device detection and less coaching workflow than Lytx or Samsara, so safety-driven buyers often end up running a second system.
  • Contracts are hardware-led and usually multi-year, so replacing Webfleet means either running out the term or writing off installed devices that have no resale value.

Pricing, plan by plan

OSRM

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the OSRM review.

Webfleet

On request
  • Webfleet$undefined/year
    • Per vehicle subscription in feature tiers
    • Hardware bought outright or amortised over the term
    • Tachograph and remote download sold as add-ons

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 Webfleet if

  • You need tachograph management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want optidrive 360.
Webfleet review

Questions people ask

Is OSRM or Webfleet better?
Neither clearly leads. OSRM starts at Free and Webfleet at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OSRM or Webfleet?
OSRM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for OSRM and On request for Webfleet.
Does OSRM or Webfleet run on more platforms?
OSRM runs on Web. Webfleet runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use OSRM for free?
Yes. OSRM has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Webfleet 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 Webfleet is typically brought in for.
What can OSRM do that Webfleet cannot?
OSRM covers Core Functionality, User Interface. Webfleet covers Tachograph management, OptiDrive 360, LINK devices, PRO driver terminals.

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.

Source
Webfleet: Is Webfleet still connected to TomTom?

No. TomTom sold the telematics business to Bridgestone in 2019. There is still navigation and mapping heritage in the driver terminals, but the owner and the strategy are Bridgestone.

Webfleet: Can it handle US ELD requirements?

There is an offering, but it is not the strength of the platform. A fleet whose main problem is US hours of service compliance should look at vendors built around that mandate.

Webfleet: Do I have to buy Bridgestone tyres to use it?

No. The tyre services integration is optional. It is worth pricing as a bundle if you already buy from Bridgestone, because that is where the discounting sits.

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