BigRoad ELD vs FleetUp ELD

BigRoad ELD8.7Visit FleetUp ELD8.6Visit

Higher score BigRoad ELD #6 in Electronic Logging Device Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit BigRoad

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FleetUp ELD #7 in Electronic Logging Device Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit FleetUp

• BigRoad ELD fits best

  Fleets wanting a mature, inspection-ready ELD

• FleetUp ELD fits best

  API-focused fleets needing high-frequency tracking

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Side by side

Feature	BigRoad ELD 8.7/10 Visit ↗	FleetUp ELD 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.6
Ranking	#6 in Electronic Logging Device Software	#7 in Electronic Logging Device Software
Best for	Fleets wanting a mature, inspection-ready ELD	API-focused fleets needing high-frequency tracking
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BigRoad ELD 3/4 · FleetUp ELD 4/4
FMCSA-registered	✓	✓
Offline logging	✓	✓
Inspection workflows	✓	✓
API access	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Mobile platforms	Both	Both
Hardware model	Required	Required
Our review
Pros	FMCSA-registered compliance with automatic hours-of-service recording Inspection-ready reports, DVIR workflows, and centralized documents Offline log access plus violation-risk notifications during operations	10-second GPS updates support frequent fleet visibility. Offline logging synchronizes records when connectivity returns. Open API connects with TMS and other fleet systems.
Cons	Requires compatible vehicle telematics hardware Pricing uses a contact-sales model Advanced safety features require higher-tier bundles	Vehicle-installed telematics hardware is required. There is no free plan. The Professional plan is the named published plan.
Our verdict	BigRoad ELD, also called DashLink, is an engine-connected electronic logging solution for owner-operators and fleet-owning businesses in North America. It records hours-of-service data, duty status, vehicle drive time, and driver… Read the review →	FleetUp ELD is an electronic logging and fleet-compliance solution for commercial transportation operators. It combines electronic HOS logging, FMCSA-compliant driver logs, compliance monitoring, GPS fleet tracking, DVIR workflows, IFTA… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• BigRoad ELD — where it wins

  • FMCSA-registered compliance with automatic hours-of-service recording
  • Inspection-ready reports, DVIR workflows, and centralized documents
  • Offline log access plus violation-risk notifications during operations

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires compatible vehicle telematics hardware
  • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
  • Advanced safety features require higher-tier bundles

• FleetUp ELD — where it wins

  • 10-second GPS updates support frequent fleet visibility.
  • Offline logging synchronizes records when connectivity returns.
  • Open API connects with TMS and other fleet systems.

  Where it doesn't

  • Vehicle-installed telematics hardware is required.
  • There is no free plan.
  • The Professional plan is the named published plan.

• BigRoad ELD8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A hardware-connected ELD for compliance, inspections, safety monitoring, and fleet visibility.

  Visit BigRoadFull verdict →
• FleetUp ELD8.6/10 · Paid

  A hardware-dependent ELD platform for fleets needing frequent tracking and API connectivity.

  Visit FleetUpFull verdict →