Head-to-head · Fleet Maintenance Software
Fleetio vs Whip Around
Fleetio leads on 0 checks, Whip Around on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFleetio · 7.1/10
- Free planonly Whip Around
Fleetio scores higher on our rubric for fleet maintenance software: 7.1 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Whip Around offers free plan; Fleetio doesn't.
Fleetio is the better fit for connected fleets needing broad integrations. Whip Around is the better fit for small fleets wanting affordable inspection-led maintenance.
- Fleetio fits best
Connected fleets needing broad integrations
- Whip Around fits best
Small fleets wanting affordable inspection-led maintenance
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Side by side
| Feature | Fleetio 7.1/10 Visit ↗ | Whip Around 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #6 in Fleet Maintenance Software | #7 in Fleet Maintenance Software |
| Best for | Connected fleets needing broad integrations | Small fleets wanting affordable inspection-led maintenance |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $5/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 13 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Features Fleetio 0/5 · Whip Around 0/5 | ||
| Mobile app | Not published | Not published |
| Parts inventory | Not published | Not published |
| Custom inspections | Not published | Not published |
| Fuel cost tracking | Not published | Not published |
| API access | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Asset limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Fleetio is a cloud-based fleet management platform for organizations operating vehicles and equipment. It centralizes vehicle and asset records, preventive maintenance schedules, service reminders, inspections, electronic DVIR workflows,… 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
Fleetio — where it wins
- Covers maintenance, work orders, DVIRs, fuel, parts and reporting
- Connects with Geotab, Samsara, Motive, accounting and fuel platforms
- Provides web, iOS, Android, API access and webhooks
Where it doesn't
- Essential has limited maintenance management
- Advanced integrations and analytics require Premium
- Pricing varies by fleet size and billing term
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
- Fleetio7.1/10 · 14-day trial
A connected fleet platform spanning maintenance, inspections, fuel, telematics and reporting.
Visit FleetioFull 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 →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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