Head-to-head · Automotive Software
Geotab vs Tekmetric
Geotab leads on 0 checks, Tekmetric on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGeotab · 8.9/10
- Most featuresTekmetric · 1 of 5
Geotab scores higher on our rubric for automotive software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
Geotab is the better fit for fleet operators needing tracking and compliance. Tekmetric is the better fit for repair shops wanting a full-featured workflow.
- Geotab fits best
Fleet operators needing tracking and compliance
- Tekmetric fits best
Repair shops wanting a full-featured workflow
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Side by side
| Feature | Geotab 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Tekmetric 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in Automotive Software | #4 in Automotive Software |
| Best for | Fleet operators needing tracking and compliance | Repair shops wanting a full-featured workflow |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $179/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 70+ integrations |
| Features Geotab 0/5 · Tekmetric 1/5 | ||
| Inventory management | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Service scheduling | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Work-order management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Fleet tracking | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile app | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Primary workflow | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Geotab provides cloud-based fleet management software for businesses and public-sector organizations operating vehicle fleets. MyGeotab centralizes vehicle and driver data for near-real-time GPS tracking, trip history, route planning,… Read the review → |
Tekmetric brings repair orders, estimates, digital vehicle inspections, customer approvals, parts tracking, technician clocks, invoicing, and reporting into a cloud-based shop management system. It is aimed at independent repair shops,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Geotab — where it wins
- Near-real-time GPS tracking with trip history, zones, and alerts.
- Combines maintenance, fuel, driver safety, and compliance workflows.
- Marketplace, APIs, SDK, and OEM/third-party data integrations.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales rather than published numeric rates.
- No free plan for evaluating core capabilities.
- Advanced safety, HOS/ELD, predictive maintenance, and EV tools require GO Plan.
Tekmetric — where it wins
- Manages repair orders, inspections, approvals, parts, clocks, and invoicing
- Mobile inspection tools support photos and videos
- Reports, multi-shop management, and 70 integrations cover broader operations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan or free trial
- Annual Start pricing begins at $179 per shop monthly; monthly billing is $199
- Support is not available 24/7
- Geotab8.9/10 · Pricing on request
A broad fleet operations suite covering tracking, maintenance, safety, fuel, and compliance.
Visit GeotabFull verdict → - Tekmetric8.6/10 · Paid
A connected repair-shop workflow, with paid plans priced per shop each month.
Visit TekmetricFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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