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Radar vs Webfleet

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Radar

Maps

Geofencing, trip tracking, and location-based search APIs that power location features in

From
$0.02/per monthly tracked user
Free plan
No
Webfleet logo

Webfleet

Fleet Management

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

From
On request
Free plan
No

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Radar no free tier available; 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: Radar 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 Radar and Webfleet actually diverge.

Attributes where Radar and Webfleet differ
AttributeRadarWebfleet
Starting price$0.02/per monthly tracked userOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedquote
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryMapsFleet Management

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Radar

  • 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.

Radar

  • Detecting and preventing fraud with geolocation verificationnot Webfleet
  • Tracking pickups and deliveries in real-time with geofencingnot Webfleet
  • Engaging customers with location-based marketing campaignsnot Webfleet
  • Managing geographic compliance and hyper-accurate location trackingnot Webfleet

Webfleet

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

Where each one falls short

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

Radar

  • No free tier available
  • Annual contracts required with committed monthly quotas
  • Volume discounts applied manually; no public discount tiers

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

Radar

$0.02/per monthly tracked user

No published plan breakdown. See the Radar 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 Radar if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want user interface.

Choose Webfleet if

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

Questions people ask

Is Radar or Webfleet better?
Neither clearly leads. Radar starts at $0.02/per monthly tracked user and Webfleet at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Radar or Webfleet?
Radar starts at $0.02/per monthly tracked user and Webfleet at On request.
Does Radar or Webfleet run on more platforms?
Radar runs on iOS, Android, Web. Webfleet runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Radar best used for?
Radar is most often used for detecting and preventing fraud with geolocation verification, tracking pickups and deliveries in real-time with geofencing, engaging customers with location-based marketing campaigns, managing geographic compliance and hyper-accurate location tracking. Of those, detecting and preventing fraud with geolocation verification and tracking pickups and deliveries in real-time with geofencing are not what Webfleet is typically brought in for.
What can Radar do that Webfleet cannot?
Radar covers Core Functionality, User Interface. Webfleet covers Tachograph management, OptiDrive 360, LINK devices, PRO driver terminals.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Radar: What is Radar's core function?

Radar is an all-in-one location platform providing SDKs and APIs for geofencing, trip tracking, geocoding, and location search. It handles 100+ billion annual queries from 100+ million devices.

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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.

Radar: Who uses Radar?

Companies like Sleeper, Panera, DICK's Sporting Goods, T-Mobile, and Zillow use Radar's geofencing SDKs and maps APIs for location-based solutions.

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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.

Radar: How is Radar's pricing structured?

Radar does not publicly disclose pricing. Custom quotes are required based on usage and requirements, meaning pricing varies per customer.

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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.

Radar: What are Radar's security and privacy features?

Radar prioritizes enterprise-level security, privacy, and customer support. It maintains high uptime, low latency connections for reliable monitoring of location data across platforms.

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