Fleet Management · head to head
Quartix vs Whip Around
Quartix
Fleet Management
Deliberately narrow vehicle tracking from a listed UK vendor that publishes its prices
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Whip Around
Fleet Management
Digital vehicle inspection and maintenance software priced per asset per month, with a firm minimum monthly charge that changes the real cost for small fleets
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Whip Around has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: 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.; Whip Around the $120 (Standard) or $220 (Pro) monthly minimum covers the first 20 assets regardless of actual fleet size, so a fleet with fewer than 20 vehicles pays a per-asset rate well above the advertised $5 or $10 headline figure.
- They diverge on capability: Quartix covers Live tracking, Whip Around covers Digital DVIR inspections.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Quartix and Whip Around actually diverge.
| Attribute | Quartix | Whip Around |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | Per vehicle per month | Per asset per month, with a monthly minimum on paid tiers |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 Quartix
- Live tracking
- Driving style scoring
- Timesheet reporting
- Geofences
- Driver identification
- Published pricing
Only in Whip Around
- Digital DVIR inspections
- Automated work orders
- Preventative maintenance scheduling
- Parts and inventory tracking
- Driver and asset document storage
- AI-enabled photo inspection
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Quartix
- A UK or French van fleet that wants tracking and timesheet evidence without a discovery call and a three-year commitmentnot Whip Around
- A finance manager who needs to compare telematics costs on published numbers rather than negotiated quotesnot Whip Around
- An operator disputing employee hours or customer claims about arrival times who needs a defensible site attendance recordnot Whip Around
- A small fleet whose insurer offers a discount for driving style monitoring but who does not need cameras or compliance toolingnot Whip Around
Whip Around
- A small trucking or field service fleet needing DOT-compliant digital DVIR inspections instead of paper formsnot Quartix
- A fleet manager wanting inspection defects to automatically generate maintenance work orders rather than a separate manual stepnot Quartix
- An owner-operator with a single vehicle wanting free inspection record-keepingnot Quartix
- A mid-size fleet wanting parts and inventory tracking tied directly to inspection-triggered work ordersnot Quartix
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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.
Whip Around
- The $120 (Standard) or $220 (Pro) monthly minimum covers the first 20 assets regardless of actual fleet size, so a fleet with fewer than 20 vehicles pays a per-asset rate well above the advertised $5 or $10 headline figure.
- It does not include GPS tracking or route optimisation, so fleets wanting live location visibility need a separate telematics platform alongside it.
- Signing an annual contract is needed to access the better per-asset rate, reducing flexibility for a fleet uncertain about its growth trajectory.
- As an inspection-first rather than telematics-first product, it competes against broader platforms like Samsara or Geotab that bundle inspection features into a wider telematics suite, which can make Whip Around a second subscription rather than a full replacement.
- AI-enabled photo inspection is a newer feature, and its defect-detection accuracy has less of an independent track record than the platform core manual inspection workflow.
Pricing, plan by plan
Quartix
On request- Quartix$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
Whip Around
Free- BasicFree
- Free for 1 asset
- Standard$undefined/month
- $5 per asset per month
- $120/month minimum on month-to-month billing, covers first 20 assets
- Pro$undefined/month
- $10 per asset per month
- $220/month minimum on month-to-month billing, covers first 20 assets
- Fixed Unlimited$undefined/month
- Custom fixed price for large fleets, quote required
Which should you pick?
Choose Quartix if
- You need live tracking.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want driving style scoring.
Choose Whip Around if
- You need digital dvir inspections.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want automated work orders.
Questions people ask
- Is Quartix or Whip Around better?
- Neither clearly leads. Quartix starts at On request and Whip Around at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Quartix or Whip Around?
- Whip Around has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Quartix and Free for Whip Around.
- Does Quartix or Whip Around run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Whip Around for free?
- Yes. Whip Around has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Quartix starts at On request.
- What is Quartix best used for?
- Quartix is most often used for a uk or french van fleet that wants tracking and timesheet evidence without a discovery call and a three-year commitment, a finance manager who needs to compare telematics costs on published numbers rather than negotiated quotes, an operator disputing employee hours or customer claims about arrival times who needs a defensible site attendance record, a small fleet whose insurer offers a discount for driving style monitoring but who does not need cameras or compliance tooling. Of those, a uk or french van fleet that wants tracking and timesheet evidence without a discovery call and a three-year commitment and a finance manager who needs to compare telematics costs on published numbers rather than negotiated quotes are not what Whip Around is typically brought in for.
- What can Quartix do that Whip Around cannot?
- Quartix covers Live tracking, Driving style scoring, Timesheet reporting, Geofences. Whip Around covers Digital DVIR inspections, Automated work orders, Preventative maintenance scheduling, Parts and inventory tracking.
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.
Whip Around: Is Whip Around really free?
Only for a single asset. Any fleet with more than one vehicle moves to a paid tier with a $120 or $220 monthly minimum.
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.
Whip Around: Does it include GPS tracking?
No. It focuses on inspections, maintenance and work orders; GPS tracking requires a separate telematics product.
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.
Whip Around: What is the real cost for a small fleet?
Because the minimum covers up to 20 assets, a fleet with fewer vehicles effectively pays more per asset than the $5 or $10 headline rate suggests.
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