HOS247 ELD vs J. J. Keller Encompass ELD

HOS247 ELD9.1Visit JJJ. J. Keller Encompass ELD8.9Visit

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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JJ J. J. Keller Encompass ELD #4 in Electronic Logging Device Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit J. J. Keller

• HOS247 ELD fits best

  Fleets wanting transparent pricing and deep ELD features

• J. J. Keller Encompass ELD fits best

  Established fleets needing compliance depth and integrations

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Side by side

Feature	HOS247 ELD 9.1/10 Visit ↗	JJJ. J. Keller Encompass ELD 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Electronic Logging Device Software	#4 in Electronic Logging Device Software
Best for	Fleets wanting transparent pricing and deep ELD features	Established fleets needing compliance depth and integrations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$19/device/mo	Pricing on request
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, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	12 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features HOS247 ELD 3/4 · J. J. Keller Encompass ELD 4/4
FMCSA-registered	✓	✓
Offline logging	✓	✓
Inspection workflows	✓	✓
API access	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
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 logging with multiple HOS rule sets and alerts Inspection workflows include defect photos and roadside inspection mode Seven named integrations, API access, tracking, messaging, and auditing
Cons	No free plan is available Vehicle-connected ELD hardware is required The published plans focus on commercial trucking workflows	Pricing is quote-based and varies by terms and number of users Compatible ELD hardware is required for vehicle and engine data capture Its focus is commercial fleets subject to U.S. and Canadian HOS requirements
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 →	J. J. Keller Encompass ELD combines required vehicle hardware, a mobile driver application, and an online back-office platform for commercial fleets subject to U.S. and Canadian hours-of-service requirements. It is suited to established… 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

• J. J. Keller Encompass ELD — where it wins

  • FMCSA-registered logging with multiple HOS rule sets and alerts
  • Inspection workflows include defect photos and roadside inspection mode
  • Seven named integrations, API access, tracking, messaging, and auditing

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is quote-based and varies by terms and number of users
  • Compatible ELD hardware is required for vehicle and engine data capture
  • Its focus is commercial fleets subject to U.S. and Canadian HOS requirements

• HOS247 ELD9.1/10 · 14-day trial

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

  Visit HOS247Full verdict →
• JJJ. J. Keller Encompass ELD8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A compliance-focused ELD platform for established fleets needing integrations and visibility.

  Visit J. J. KellerFull verdict →