Maps · head to head
SW Maps vs Webfleet
SW Maps
Maps
Free Android GIS data collector that pairs with external RTK GNSS receivers
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
Webfleet
Fleet Management
European fleet telematics, owned by Bridgestone since the TomTom Telematics sale
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- Only SW Maps has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: SW Maps android only. There is no iOS version and no sign of one, which rules it out for organisations that issue iPhones and iPads to field staff.; 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: SW Maps covers Custom feature layers, Webfleet covers Tachograph management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SW Maps and Webfleet actually diverge.
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 SW Maps
- Custom feature layers
- External GNSS support
- Offline basemaps
- Geospatial PDF layers
- Vector import
- Photo and media capture
- Export formats
- NTRIP client
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.
SW Maps
- An NGO or municipal utility mapping water points, pipe networks or road assets on a budget that cannot absorb per-user GIS subscriptionsnot Webfleet
- A survey team pairing a low-cost RTK receiver with Android tablets to collect centimetre-accurate attributed features without buying field software seatsnot Webfleet
- A university field course teaching GNSS data collection where every student needs the tool on their own devicenot Webfleet
- A consultant doing a one-off asset inventory who needs shapefile or GeoPackage output and does not want to start an annual subscription for a three-week jobnot Webfleet
Webfleet
- A haulage operator running heavy goods vehicles across EU borders that must download tachograph data remotely and prove driving-time compliancenot SW Maps
- A European van fleet that wants driver coaching and fuel reporting without buying an American platform with unused compliance modulesnot SW Maps
- An organisation already buying Bridgestone tyres and maintenance that can fold telematics into an existing service contractnot SW Maps
- Fleets that want in-cab navigation and job dispatch on a dedicated driver terminal rather than a phone appnot SW Maps
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
SW Maps
- Android only. There is no iOS version and no sign of one, which rules it out for organisations that issue iPhones and iPads to field staff.
- There is no back end: no user management, no central project sync, no audit trail. Data lives on the device until someone exports it, and a lost tablet is lost data.
- No commercial support contract exists, so an organisation with a compliance requirement for vendor support cannot use it for regulated work regardless of technical fit.
- It is maintained by a small consultancy as a side product of its own project work, so the roadmap follows Softwel’s needs and a feature you depend on may never be prioritised.
- Form logic is basic compared with dedicated survey platforms: no meaningful skip logic, validation or multi-user assignment, so complex questionnaires quickly outgrow it.
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
SW Maps
Free- SW MapsFree
- All features included
- External RTK GNSS support
- Unlimited layers and exports
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 SW Maps if
- You need custom feature layers.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Android.
- You also want external gnss support.
Choose Webfleet if
- You need tachograph management.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want optidrive 360.
Questions people ask
- Is SW Maps or Webfleet better?
- Neither clearly leads. SW Maps 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, SW Maps or Webfleet?
- SW Maps has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for SW Maps and On request for Webfleet.
- Does SW Maps or Webfleet run on more platforms?
- SW Maps runs on Android. Webfleet runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use SW Maps for free?
- Yes. SW Maps has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Webfleet starts at On request.
- What is SW Maps best used for?
- SW Maps is most often used for an ngo or municipal utility mapping water points, pipe networks or road assets on a budget that cannot absorb per-user gis subscriptions, a survey team pairing a low-cost rtk receiver with android tablets to collect centimetre-accurate attributed features without buying field software seats, a university field course teaching gnss data collection where every student needs the tool on their own device, a consultant doing a one-off asset inventory who needs shapefile or geopackage output and does not want to start an annual subscription for a three-week job. Of those, an ngo or municipal utility mapping water points, pipe networks or road assets on a budget that cannot absorb per-user gis subscriptions and a survey team pairing a low-cost rtk receiver with android tablets to collect centimetre-accurate attributed features without buying field software seats are not what Webfleet is typically brought in for.
- What can SW Maps do that Webfleet cannot?
- SW Maps covers Custom feature layers, External GNSS support, Offline basemaps, Geospatial PDF layers. Webfleet covers Tachograph management, OptiDrive 360, LINK devices, PRO driver terminals.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
SW Maps: Is SW Maps really free?
Yes. It is free with no advertising and no paid tier. There is no subscription and no feature paywall.
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.
SW Maps: Does it support RTK receivers?
Yes, over Bluetooth or USB serial, with NTRIP correction support, antenna height and per-point fix quality recording.
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.
SW Maps: Is there an iOS version?
No. Android only.
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.
SW Maps: Who maintains it?
Softwel, an engineering consultancy in Kathmandu, Nepal, which built it for its own infrastructure projects.
SW Maps: Can we get support?
Not contractually. There is no commercial support agreement, which is the main reason organisations with compliance obligations choose a paid alternative.
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