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Head-to-head · Public Transportation Software

ETA Transit vs HASTUS

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
ETA Transit #4 in Public Transportation Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Contact ETA Transit
HASTUS #8 in Public Transportation Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit GIRO

ETA Transit leads on 5 checks, HASTUS on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Most featuresETA Transit · 5 of 6

Our editors rank ETA Transit at #4 and HASTUS at #8 for public transportation software; ETA Transit and HASTUS have no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.

ETA Transit offers real-time vehicle tracking; HASTUS doesn't publish it. ETA Transit offers route scheduling; HASTUS doesn't publish it. ETA Transit offers fare collection; HASTUS doesn't publish it. ETA Transit offers rider mobile app; HASTUS doesn't publish it. ETA Transit offers service alerts; HASTUS doesn't publish it.

ETA Transit is the better fit for mid-size and large agencies wanting rider-facing operations. HASTUS is the better fit for large agencies managing crews and complex schedules.

  • ETA Transit fits best

    Mid-size and large agencies wanting rider-facing operations

  • HASTUS fits best

    Large agencies managing crews and complex schedules

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Side by side

Feature ETA Transit —/10 Visit ↗ HASTUS —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score — —
Ranking #4 in Public Transportation Software #8 in Public Transportation Software
Best for Mid-size and large agencies wanting rider-facing operations Large agencies managing crews and complex schedules
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets Email, Phone, Tickets
Integrations 7 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ETA Transit 5/6 · HASTUS 0/6
Real-time vehicle tracking ✓ (best) Not published
Route scheduling ✓ (best) Not published
Paratransit management Not published Not published
Fare collection ✓ (best) Not published
Rider mobile app ✓ (best) Not published
Service alerts ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Deployment Cloud Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Combines live fleet visibility, dispatch, schedules, and incident management.
  • Connects rider apps, alerts, and trip planning with operational updates.
  • Provides GTFS and GTFS-RT feeds plus passenger-counting and NTD reporting.
  • Optimizes vehicle and crew schedules while supporting duty rules
  • Connects planning, rosters, dispatch and employee self-service
  • Exchanges data with AVL, ticketing, HR, payroll and other systems
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan.
  • TransitGPT feature availability may depend on implementation.
  • Cloud deployment may not fit agencies that require another deployment model.
  • Broad operational scope may exceed the needs of smaller operators
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Web is the only listed platform
Our verdict

ETA Transit brings together transit operations and rider information for public agencies and other organizations running buses, trains, shuttles, campuses, airports, or regional networks. Its CAD/AVL tools provide real-time fleet…

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HASTUS brings planning and day-to-day operations together for bus, metro, tram and passenger rail agencies. GIRO’s suite covers network planning, vehicle and crew scheduling, workforce management, dispatch and employee self-service. Its…

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  1. ETA TransitPublic Transportation Software —Pricing on request
  2. HASTUSPublic Transportation Software —Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ETA Transit — where it wins

    • Combines live fleet visibility, dispatch, schedules, and incident management.
    • Connects rider apps, alerts, and trip planning with operational updates.
    • Provides GTFS and GTFS-RT feeds plus passenger-counting and NTD reporting.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan.
    • TransitGPT feature availability may depend on implementation.
    • Cloud deployment may not fit agencies that require another deployment model.

  • HASTUS — where it wins

    • Optimizes vehicle and crew schedules while supporting duty rules
    • Connects planning, rosters, dispatch and employee self-service
    • Exchanges data with AVL, ticketing, HR, payroll and other systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Broad operational scope may exceed the needs of smaller operators
    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Web is the only listed platform

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026