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Samsara vs Verizon Connect

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Samsara

Fleet Management

The connected operations cloud

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Verizon Connect logo

Verizon Connect

Fleet Management

See clearly. Act quickly. Drive change.

From
$40/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Samsara no price is published for any plan; every tier on the plans page offers only a Get pricing button, and no contract length or hardware cost is stated; Verizon Connect no transparent pricing published; requires contacting sales representatives
  • They diverge on capability: Samsara covers AI dash cameras, Verizon Connect covers Driver behavior monitoring.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Samsara and Verizon Connect actually diverge.

Attributes where Samsara and Verizon Connect differ
AttributeSamsaraVerizon Connect
Starting priceOn request$40/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20152018

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fleet Management).

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 Samsara

  • AI dash cameras
  • ELD compliance
  • Driver safety coaching
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Fuel efficiency
  • Salesforce
  • Oracle
  • SAP

Only in Verizon Connect

  • Driver behavior monitoring
  • ELD/HOS compliance
  • Fuel management
  • Maintenance alerts
  • Dispatch management
  • ERP systems
  • CRM platforms
  • Fuel cards

Both cover

  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • IFTA reporting
  • Route optimization
  • Custom APIs
  • SOC2
  • ISO27001
  • Data encryption

What people use each for

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

Samsara

  • Real time GPS tracking of vehicle location and engine healthnot Verizon Connect
  • AI dash cameras with in cab driver coaching and safety alertsnot Verizon Connect
  • Trailer and powered equipment tracking for asset recoverynot Verizon Connect
  • Fleet maintenance planning and fuel usage analysisnot Verizon Connect

Verizon Connect

  • Fleet visibilitynot Samsara
  • Route optimizationnot Samsara
  • Compliance managementnot Samsara
  • Driver safetynot Samsara
  • Cost reductionnot Samsara

Where each one falls short

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

Samsara

  • No price is published for any plan; every tier on the plans page offers only a Get pricing button, and no contract length or hardware cost is stated
  • Safety, Telematics and Equipment tracking are sold as separate plan families, so a fleet needing all three buys three plans
  • Weather risk visibility and the 30 plus risk detections with context and patterns require Safety Enterprise rather than Safety Premier
  • AI fuel lifecycle insights, TMS integrations and route performance tools require Telematics Enterprise rather than Telematics Premier
  • Proactive maintenance tools and real time diagnostics for trailers and equipment require Advanced Tracking rather than Standard Visibility

Verizon Connect

  • No transparent pricing published; requires contacting sales representatives
  • No free trial or freemium option mentioned
  • No feature-specific or a la carte pricing breakdown
  • Vague ROI claims without implementation cost or timeline details

Pricing, plan by plan

Samsara

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Samsara review.

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 Samsara if

  • You need ai dash cameras.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want eld compliance.
Samsara review

Choose Verizon Connect if

  • You need driver behavior monitoring.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want eld/hos compliance.
Verizon Connect review

Questions people ask

Is Samsara or Verizon Connect better?
Neither clearly leads. Samsara starts at On request and Verizon Connect at $40/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Samsara or Verizon Connect?
Samsara starts at On request and Verizon Connect at $40/month.
Does Samsara or Verizon Connect run on more platforms?
Samsara runs on Web, Mobile. Verizon Connect runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is Samsara best used for?
Samsara is most often used for real time gps tracking of vehicle location and engine health, ai dash cameras with in cab driver coaching and safety alerts, trailer and powered equipment tracking for asset recovery, fleet maintenance planning and fuel usage analysis. Of those, real time gps tracking of vehicle location and engine health and ai dash cameras with in cab driver coaching and safety alerts are not what Verizon Connect is typically brought in for.
What can Samsara do that Verizon Connect cannot?
Samsara covers AI dash cameras, ELD compliance, Driver safety coaching, Maintenance scheduling. Verizon Connect covers Driver behavior monitoring, ELD/HOS compliance, Fuel management, Maintenance alerts. Both handle Real-time GPS tracking, IFTA reporting, Route optimization, Custom APIs.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Samsara: How much does Samsara cost?

Samsara does not publish pricing online. Pricing is customized based on fleet size and specific operational needs. Contact sales to discuss your requirements and receive a quote.

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Verizon Connect: How much does Verizon Connect cost?

Verizon Connect does not publish pricing on its website. Contact sales at (866) 844-2235 or request a callback for a custom quote. Plans are tailored to Small Business, Mid Market (50+ vehicles), and Enterprise.

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Samsara: Does Samsara pricing scale by fleet size?

Yes, Samsara pricing scales based on fleet size with tiers for 1-5 vehicles, 6-29, 30-499, 500-4999, and 5000+ assets. Specific rates for each tier are not disclosed online.

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Verizon Connect: Does Verizon Connect offer a free trial?

The website does not mention a free trial or freemium option. Contact sales directly to inquire about trial availability.

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Samsara: How can I get Samsara pricing information?

To obtain pricing, use the 'Talk to sales' button on Samsara's website or visit their pricing page. The sales team will discuss your operational needs and provide a customized quote.

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Verizon Connect: What payment options are available?

Payment options and billing terms are not disclosed on the public website. Contact Verizon Connect sales to discuss custom payment arrangements for your organization's needs.

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Samsara: Does Samsara offer a free trial?

No free trial is mentioned on Samsara's available pages. Contact the sales team to discuss evaluation options and pricing for your fleet.

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