HOS247 ELD vs BigRoad ELD

HOS247 ELD9.1Visit BigRoad ELD8.7Visit

Higher score HOS247 ELD #3 in Electronic Logging Device Software 9.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit HOS247

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

• HOS247 ELD fits best

  Fleets wanting transparent pricing and deep ELD features

• BigRoad ELD fits best

  Fleets wanting a mature, inspection-ready ELD

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Side by side

Feature	HOS247 ELD 9.1/10 Visit ↗	BigRoad ELD 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Electronic Logging Device Software	#6 in Electronic Logging Device Software
Best for	Fleets wanting transparent pricing and deep ELD features	Fleets wanting a mature, inspection-ready ELD
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$19/device/mo	—
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features HOS247 ELD 3/4 · BigRoad ELD 3/4
FMCSA-registered	✓	✓
Offline logging	✓	✓
Inspection workflows	✓	✓
API access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile platforms	Both	Both
Hardware model	Required	Required
Our review
Pros	Offline logging with local storage and later synchronization Automatic HOS calculations, alerts, and driving-time records Tracking, IFTA reporting, inspections, diagnostics, and permissions	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
Cons	No free plan is available Vehicle-connected ELD hardware is required The published plans focus on commercial trucking workflows	Requires compatible vehicle telematics hardware Pricing uses a contact-sales model Advanced safety features require higher-tier bundles
Our verdict	HOS247 ELD is an electronic logging device system for commercial truck drivers, owner-operators, and fleet managers. It combines vehicle-connected hardware with Android and iOS logbook apps and a web-based fleet manager portal. Core… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• HOS247 ELD — where it wins

  • Offline logging with local storage and later synchronization
  • Automatic HOS calculations, alerts, and driving-time records
  • Tracking, IFTA reporting, inspections, diagnostics, and permissions

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Vehicle-connected ELD hardware is required
  • The published plans focus on commercial trucking workflows

• 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

• HOS247 ELD9.1/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad ELD system with transparent monthly tiers, offline logging, and fleet tools.

  Visit HOS247Full verdict →
• BigRoad ELD8.7/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit BigRoadFull verdict →