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Fleet Service 365 vs OpenGTS
Both stand on fleet software: management, telematics and maintenance. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Fleet Service 365 combines maintenance, inspections, tracking, and reporting, with a mobile app and connections to named telematics providers. The free Starter plan is limited to 3 assets and 1 user; paid per-asset plans are billed annually.
Visit Fleet Service 365Choose OpenGTS if you need a self-hosted fleet tracking system with configurable reports, geofences, and access for multiple account users. It is best suited to organizations able to provide an SQL database and configure communication servers for their devices.
Visit OpenGTSThe facts
| Fleet Service 365 | OpenGTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Android, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: $6 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 8 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fleetservice365.com | opengts.org |
| On fleet software: management, telematics and maintenance | #4 of 77 | #8 of 77 |
Fleet Service 365: what it does well
- Maintenance schedules use odometer, engine hours, or calendar.
- Inspections work offline and capture photos and signatures.
- Defects can automatically create work orders.
- 14-day trial requires no credit card.
- Supports five named telematics providers.
What to know first
- Starter is limited to 3 assets and 1 user.
- Standard costs $6 a month per asset, billed annually.
- Pro costs $8 a month per asset, billed annually.
OpenGTS: what it does well
- Tracks live vehicle locations, diagnostics, sensors, and driver behaviour.
- Customizable reports cover historical data and fleet activity.
- Geofences can record arrivals and departures in reports.
- Multiple account users can have individual passwords and controlled access.
- Licensed under Apache License 2 for free download and distribution.
What to know first
- Each device needs a supported communication server.
- Custom device protocols may require implementation or configuration.
- Deployment requires an SQL database and servlet container.
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