EKOS Fleet vs Whip Around

EKOS Fleet7.6Visit Whip Around6.9Visit

Higher score EKOS Fleet #5 in Fleet Maintenance Software 7.6/10 From $3/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit EKOS Fleet

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Whip Around #7 in Fleet Maintenance Software 6.9/10 Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Whip Around

• EKOS Fleet fits best

  Fleets seeking low-cost maintenance depth

• Whip Around fits best

  Small fleets wanting affordable inspection-led maintenance

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Side by side

Feature	EKOS Fleet 7.6/10 Visit ↗	Whip Around 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.6	6.9
Ranking	#5 in Fleet Maintenance Software	#7 in Fleet Maintenance Software
Best for	Fleets seeking low-cost maintenance depth	Small fleets wanting affordable inspection-led maintenance
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$3/mo (best)	$5/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	7 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	40+ integrations	10 integrations
Features EKOS Fleet 4/5 · Whip Around 0/5
Mobile app	—	Not published
Parts inventory	✓ (best)	Not published
Custom inspections	✓ (best)	Not published
Fuel cost tracking	✓ (best)	Not published
API access	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Asset limit	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Starts at $3 per vehicle monthly with core maintenance tools Tracks work orders, parts, fuel, inspections, and total cost of ownership Connects with WEX, Samsara, Geotab, Motive, QuickBooks, and 70+ providers	Free Basic plan with one asset and one user Digital inspections, defect tracking and compliance reminders $10 Maintain tier adds work orders, parts and preventive maintenance
Cons	No mobile app is available Advanced capabilities require higher-priced plans 24/7 support is not provided	Basic has limited capabilities and supports one asset and one user GPS data depends on telematics integrations rather than native tracking FixedUnlimited uses custom pricing instead of a listed rate
Our verdict	EKOS Fleet is a cloud-based fleet operations platform for organizations managing vehicles, equipment, maintenance, fuel, inspections, and operating costs. It suits solo operators, small fleets, mid-market organizations, and enterprises… Read the review →	Whip Around is a cloud-based fleet management platform for vehicle, equipment and other physical-asset fleets. It supports fleet operators, drivers, mechanics and managers with digital inspections, defect reporting, preventive maintenance,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• EKOS Fleet — where it wins

  • Starts at $3 per vehicle monthly with core maintenance tools
  • Tracks work orders, parts, fuel, inspections, and total cost of ownership
  • Connects with WEX, Samsara, Geotab, Motive, QuickBooks, and 70+ providers

  Where it doesn't

  • No mobile app is available
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced plans
  • 24/7 support is not provided

• Whip Around — where it wins

  • Free Basic plan with one asset and one user
  • Digital inspections, defect tracking and compliance reminders
  • $10 Maintain tier adds work orders, parts and preventive maintenance

  Where it doesn't

  • Basic has limited capabilities and supports one asset and one user
  • GPS data depends on telematics integrations rather than native tracking
  • FixedUnlimited uses custom pricing instead of a listed rate

• EKOS Fleet7.6/10 · From $3/mo · 14-day trial

  Low-cost fleet maintenance depth with telematics integrations, but no mobile app.

  Visit EKOS FleetFull verdict →
• Whip Around6.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual) · 7-day trial

  An affordable, inspection-led fleet platform with maintenance workflows and telematics integrations.

  Visit Whip AroundFull verdict →