J. J. Keller Encompass ELD vs BigRoad ELD

JJJ. J. Keller Encompass ELD8.9Visit BigRoad ELD8.7Visit

Higher score 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

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

• J. J. Keller Encompass ELD fits best

  Established fleets needing compliance depth and integrations

• BigRoad ELD fits best

  Fleets wanting a mature, inspection-ready ELD

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Side by side

Feature	JJJ. J. Keller Encompass ELD 8.9/10 Visit ↗	BigRoad ELD 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Electronic Logging Device Software	#6 in Electronic Logging Device Software
Best for	Established fleets needing compliance depth and integrations	Fleets wanting a mature, inspection-ready ELD
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	2FA	GDPR
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features J. J. Keller Encompass ELD 4/4 · BigRoad ELD 3/4
FMCSA-registered	✓	✓
Offline logging	✓	✓
Inspection workflows	✓	✓
API access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile platforms	Both	Both
Hardware model	Required	Required
Our review
Pros	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	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	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	Requires compatible vehicle telematics hardware Pricing uses a contact-sales model Advanced safety features require higher-tier bundles
Our verdict	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 →	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

• 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

• 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

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

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

  Visit BigRoadFull verdict →