Towbook vs Apex Networks RMS

Towbook8.8Visit Apex Networks RMS8.4Visit

Higher score Towbook #5 in Towing Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 7 of 7 features Visit Towbook

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Apex Networks RMS #8 in Towing Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 7 features Visit Apex Networks

• Towbook fits best

  Growing tow companies needing tiered capabilities

• Apex Networks RMS fits best

  UK recovery firms needing compliance and billing

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Side by side

Feature	Towbook 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Apex Networks RMS 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#5 in Towing Software	#8 in Towing Software
Best for	Growing tow companies needing tiered capabilities	UK recovery firms needing compliance and billing
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$109/mo	£25/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	12 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Towbook 7/7 · Apex Networks RMS 6/7
Towing dispatch	✓	✓
Roadside job management	✓	✓
Impound management	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Driver mobile app	✓	✓
GPS fleet tracking	✓	✓
Billing and invoicing	✓	✓
Accounting integrations	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Covers dispatch, impounds, billing, GPS, mobile, and reporting Supports Android, iPhone, web, Windows, and macOS access Integrates with QuickBooks, GPS platforms, mapping tools, and Square	Combines dispatch, driver workflows, invoicing and fleet compliance. Digital records support customer sign-off, photos, video and vehicle reports. Customer SMS updates and live recovery tracking improve job visibility.
Cons	No free plan; paid plans start at $109 per month Advanced capabilities require higher monthly tiers Enterprise+ pricing requires contacting Towbook	The driver mobile app is currently available only on Android. There is no free plan; every listed RMS option is paid. Some capabilities are presented as modular add-ons rather than one edition.
Our verdict	Towbook is cloud-based software for towing, roadside-assistance, and impound companies. It brings together call dispatching, job-progress tracking, driver mobile workflows, impound and storage-lot management, GPS tracking, invoicing,… Read the review →	Apex Networks RMS is cloud-based recovery management and dispatch software for vehicle recovery operators, roadside service providers and related work providers across the UK and Ireland. It brings recovery callout dispatch, driver… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Towbook — where it wins

  • Covers dispatch, impounds, billing, GPS, mobile, and reporting
  • Supports Android, iPhone, web, Windows, and macOS access
  • Integrates with QuickBooks, GPS platforms, mapping tools, and Square

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; paid plans start at $109 per month
  • Advanced capabilities require higher monthly tiers
  • Enterprise+ pricing requires contacting Towbook

• Apex Networks RMS — where it wins

  • Combines dispatch, driver workflows, invoicing and fleet compliance.
  • Digital records support customer sign-off, photos, video and vehicle reports.
  • Customer SMS updates and live recovery tracking improve job visibility.

  Where it doesn't

  • The driver mobile app is currently available only on Android.
  • There is no free plan; every listed RMS option is paid.
  • Some capabilities are presented as modular add-ons rather than one edition.

• Towbook8.8/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad towing operations suite with tiered monthly plans for growing companies.

  Visit TowbookFull verdict →
• Apex Networks RMS8.4/10 · Paid

  A focused RMS for UK recovery firms that need dispatch, compliance and billing.

  Visit Apex NetworksFull verdict →