5Keys Engage vs Verizon Connect

5Keys Engage9.3Visit Verizon Connect8.7Visit

Higher score 5Keys Engage #2 in Fleet Safety Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Smith System

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Verizon Connect #8 in Fleet Safety Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Try Verizon Connect

• 5Keys Engage fits best

  Organizations needing behavior-led safety coaching

• Verizon Connect fits best

  Field-service fleets wanting a broad suite

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Side by side

Feature	5Keys Engage 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Verizon Connect 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.7
Ranking	#2 in Fleet Safety Software	#8 in Fleet Safety Software
Best for	Organizations needing behavior-led safety coaching	Field-service fleets wanting a broad suite
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	2 integrations	2 integrations
Features 5Keys Engage 5/5 · Verizon Connect 0/5
Risk scoring	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Driver coaching	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Video evidence	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Compliance tools	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Driver mobile app	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Event detection	Ai	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines telematics, training, and behavior scoring in one workflow Adds corrective-action coaching, rewards, and manager oversight Supports AI video telematics, compliance, and mobile driver insights	Combines tracking, maintenance, fuel, safety and compliance tools Adds AI dashcams, inspections, dispatch and route optimization Supports web, iOS, Android and API access
Cons	Pricing requires a conversation with Smith System Published integrations center on Geotab and MyGeotab The feature set may exceed the needs of fleets seeking basic tracking	Pricing requires contact with sales Listed integrations are limited to Ford and GM May exceed the needs of fleets seeking a narrow tool
Our verdict	5Keys Engage is Smith System’s driver risk management platform for commercial fleets, safety managers, trainers, and drivers. It brings together telematics, camera data, online learning, behind-the-wheel training, and the behavior-based… Read the review →	Verizon Connect is fleet management software for businesses, government agencies and enterprise fleets. It brings near-real-time GPS vehicle and asset tracking, live maps, route replay, geofencing, maintenance monitoring, fuel reporting,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 5Keys Engage — where it wins

  • Combines telematics, training, and behavior scoring in one workflow
  • Adds corrective-action coaching, rewards, and manager oversight
  • Supports AI video telematics, compliance, and mobile driver insights

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a conversation with Smith System
  • Published integrations center on Geotab and MyGeotab
  • The feature set may exceed the needs of fleets seeking basic tracking

• Verizon Connect — where it wins

  • Combines tracking, maintenance, fuel, safety and compliance tools
  • Adds AI dashcams, inspections, dispatch and route optimization
  • Supports web, iOS, Android and API access

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • Listed integrations are limited to Ford and GM
  • May exceed the needs of fleets seeking a narrow tool

• 5Keys Engage9.3/10 · Pricing on request

  A behavior-focused safety platform for fleets connecting risk data with coaching and compliance workflows.

  Visit Smith SystemFull verdict →
• Verizon Connect8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad fleet suite for field-service operations, with quote-based pricing.

  Try Verizon ConnectFull verdict →