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Polaris Navigation GPS vs Quartix

Polaris Navigation GPS logo

Polaris Navigation GPS

Maps

Professional GPS navigation for outdoor professionals

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 Polaris Navigation GPS has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Polaris Navigation GPS covers Precision GPS, Quartix covers Live tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Polaris Navigation GPS and Quartix actually diverge.

Attributes where Polaris Navigation GPS and Quartix differ
AttributePolaris Navigation GPSQuartix
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumPer vehicle per month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsAndroidWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryMapsFleet Management
Founded2010Unknown

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 Polaris Navigation GPS

  • Precision GPS
  • Multiple coordinate systems
  • Waypoint averaging
  • Area measurement
  • NMEA output
  • External GPS receivers
  • Bluetooth GPS
  • Local data storage

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.

Polaris Navigation GPS

  • Land surveyingnot Quartix
  • Search and rescuenot Quartix
  • Geocachingnot Quartix
  • Field data collectionnot Quartix

Quartix

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

Where each one falls short

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

Polaris Navigation GPS

Nothing recorded yet. See the Polaris Navigation GPS review.

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

Polaris Navigation GPS

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic GPS tracking
    • Waypoint management
    • Multiple coordinate formats
  • Pro$5.99/one-time
    • NMEA output
    • External GPS support
    • Waypoint averaging

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 Polaris Navigation GPS if

  • You need precision gps.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Android.
  • You also want multiple coordinate systems.
Polaris Navigation GPS 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 Polaris Navigation GPS or Quartix better?
Neither clearly leads. Polaris Navigation GPS 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, Polaris Navigation GPS or Quartix?
Polaris Navigation GPS has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Polaris Navigation GPS and On request for Quartix.
Does Polaris Navigation GPS or Quartix run on more platforms?
Polaris Navigation GPS runs on Android. Quartix runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Polaris Navigation GPS for free?
Yes. Polaris Navigation GPS has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Quartix starts at On request.
What is Polaris Navigation GPS best used for?
Polaris Navigation GPS is most often used for land surveying, search and rescue, geocaching, field data collection. Of those, land surveying and search and rescue are not what Quartix is typically brought in for.
What can Polaris Navigation GPS do that Quartix cannot?
Polaris Navigation GPS covers Precision GPS, Multiple coordinate systems, Waypoint averaging, Area measurement. Quartix covers Live tracking, Driving style scoring, Timesheet reporting, Geofences.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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