Trusted by growing fleets worldwide
Proprietary hardware lock-in vs 1,500 compatible trackers with no contract.
Cartrack offers basic GPS tracking from ~$6/vehicle/month but ties fleets to proprietary hardware and tiered plans where kill switch and advanced features sit on premium tiers. Traxelio is hardware-agnostic across 1,500+ tracker models with kill switch included on every plan at 29 USD/vehicle/month.
Price
29 USD / vehicle
Contract
Month-to-month
Hardware
1,500+ tracker models
Trusted by growing fleets worldwide
Monthly price / vehicle
Hardware
Kill switch
Our Verdict
Traxelio wins on features at comparable price. Cartrack locks you into proprietary hardware; Traxelio supports 1,500+ tracker models and includes kill switch, predictive maintenance, and team management at 29 USD/vehicle/month with no contract required.
The product
Live map, trip history, alerts, geo-zones, and remote immobilizer all run on the phone you already carry. No VPN, no separate desktop install, no IT ticket to add a vehicle.
At a Glance
Compare price, contract terms, hardware fit, and setup speed before you compare feature lists.
Traxelio
Recommended
Best when your fleet needs GPS, alerts, and fast onboarding without changing every tracker first.
Monthly price
29 USD / vehicle
Contract
No commitment
Hardware
1,500+ compatible trackers
Best for
Fleets of 1-100 vehicles
Cartrack
Alternative
Fleet tracking provider with broad regional presence. Offers entry-level to advanced plans with proprietary hardware. JSE-listed company.
Monthly price
From $6-$20+/vehicle/month
Contract
12-month typical, some monthly options
Hardware
Proprietary · $100-165/unit
Best for
Fleets wanting basic GPS tracking at the lowest possible monthly cost
Pricing
Model your Traxelio cost, then compare it with the quote Cartrack gives your fleet.
Annual difference using your Cartrack quote:
Based on the quote you enter, before taxes, hardware, and implementation fees.
Honest Assessment
We believe in transparent comparisons. Here are the scenarios where Cartrack has a real edge.
Lowest entry price tier in its segment: basic plans from ~$6/vehicle/month.
Broad regional brand recognition across multiple markets.
JSE-listed stability: publicly traded company with regulatory accountability.
If none of these apply to your fleet, Traxelio keeps pricing and setup terms transparent, so the tradeoff is easier to evaluate.
Get a setup planAnalysis
The useful differences show up in cost, hardware, setup time, and whether ELD compliance matters for your fleet.
Bring your own GPS tracker: 1,500+ compatible devices vs Cartrack's proprietary hardware.
Kill switch, predictive maintenance, and team management included at 29 USD/vehicle/month.
No contract lock-in: month-to-month plans with no minimum fleet size.
Multilingual platform (FR, EN, ES, PT, DE, IT, JA) usable by any fleet.
Proprietary hardware required: no bring-your-own-device support.
Basic plans lack advanced features like kill switch and predictive maintenance.
Annual contracts are typical, with monthly options not always available.
Replacing or upgrading hardware mid-contract requires a new device order through Cartrack, not aftermarket sourcing.
Feature Matrix
Hardware-agnostic (BYOD GPS)
Cartrack
Kill switch on base plan
Cartrack
Predictive maintenance
Cartrack
Contract length
Cartrack
Self-serve onboarding
Cartrack
AI dashcam
Cartrack
API access
Cartrack
All features at base price
Cartrack
Cartrack-specific capabilities
Lowest Entry Price (~$6/month basic plan)
Cartrack leads
| Feature | Traxelio |
Cartrack
|
|---|---|---|
| Hardware-agnostic (BYOD GPS) | Included | Not included |
| Kill switch on base plan | Included | Not included |
| Predictive maintenance | Included | Not included |
| Contract length | Month-to-month | 12 months typical |
| Self-serve onboarding | Included | Not included |
| AI dashcam | Included | Included |
| API access | Included | Not included |
| All features at base price | Included | Not included |
| Cartrack-specific capabilities | ||
| Lowest Entry Price (~$6/month basic plan) Cartrack leads | ||
Time to Value
How long before your fleet is fully operational? Here is what the onboarding journey looks like for each platform.
Traxelio
Self-service path
Day 1
Start online
Create the account without waiting for a sales call.
Day 2
Connect devices
Add existing GPS trackers or order compatible units.
Day 3
Invite your team
Set alerts, geo-zones, roles, and WhatsApp/SMS notifications.
Week 1-2
Fleet tracking starts
Vehicles are tracked and your team is working in Traxelio.
Cartrack
Sales-led path
Wk 1
Discovery
Sales call, requirements, and buying workflow.
Wk 2
Contract
Proposal, negotiation, signing, and internal approvals.
Wk 3
Install
Hardware procurement, vehicle fitment, and activation.
Wk 4
Go live
Staff training, rollout, and operational handoff.
Customer Support
When something goes wrong, who has your back?
| Support Category | Traxelio |
Cartrack
|
|---|---|---|
| Availability | 24/7 | Business hours |
| Phone support | ||
| Avg. response time | < 12 hours | 4-48 hours |
| Dedicated success manager | All plans | Not available |
| Self-service setup | Requires sales call |
Decision Guide
Traxelio
Fleets that want kill switch, predictive maintenance, and team management included on every plan, with the freedom to bring their own GPS hardware.
Compare my fleet
Cartrack
Fleets wanting basic GPS tracking at the lowest possible monthly cost
Note: may require enterprise sales process and multi-year commitment.
Use Cartrack where it is clearly stronger, and use Traxelio where fast setup, hardware flexibility, and transparent pricing matter most.
Talk to a humanWhat the industry says
Quoted analysts and associations have not endorsed Traxelio. Their work frames the market we operate in.
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Migration
Complexity: Easy: export your fleet data and use compatible OBD-II or hardwired trackers on Traxelio.
Move the fleet data first.
Export the data, check the hardware, then set up the team before canceling the old contract.
Step 1
Export your fleet data
Download your vehicle list, driver roster, and historical reports from Cartrack before canceling.
Step 2
Check hardware compatibility
Traxelio supports 1,500+ GPS tracker models. Your existing devices may work as-is. If not, order a compatible Traxelio tracker during setup; hardware is separate from the monthly plan.
Step 3
Test Traxelio for 28 days
Your first month is free. Add your vehicles and trackers to verify everything works before canceling your existing plan.
Step 4
Migrate your team
Invite drivers and managers, configure alerts and geo-zones, and replicate your existing workflows in the Traxelio dashboard.
Step 5
Cancel your old subscription
Once your team is set up and vehicles are reporting in Traxelio, cancel your Cartrack account. Check your contract terms for notice periods.
FAQ
On entry pricing, yes ($6 vs 29 USD). However, Cartrack's $6 plan is basic-only. Kill switch and advanced features live on premium tiers near or above Traxelio's 29 USD flat price.
Cartrack hardware is proprietary, but Traxelio supports 1,500+ alternative trackers, so you can source a compatible device at lower cost.
Typically 12 months, though some monthly options exist. Traxelio is month-to-month from day one.
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Transparent pricing
One flat plan, all features included.
Start tracking your fleet with Traxelio at 29 USD/vehicle/month. All features included, no long-term contracts, 1,500+ compatible trackers.
