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Head-to-head · Fleet Telematics Software

Wialon vs Powerfleet

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Wialon #2 in Fleet Telematics Software 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Wialon
Powerfleet #6 in Fleet Telematics Software 7.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Powerfleet

Wialon leads on 0 checks, Powerfleet on 6, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWialon · 7.7/10
  • Most featuresPowerfleet · 6 of 6

Wialon scores higher on our rubric for fleet telematics software: 7.7 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Powerfleet offers live vehicle location; Wialon doesn't publish it. Powerfleet offers vehicle diagnostics; Wialon doesn't publish it. Powerfleet offers driver behaviour insights; Wialon doesn't publish it. Powerfleet offers sensor monitoring; Wialon doesn't publish it. Powerfleet offers eld support; Wialon doesn't publish it.

Wialon is the better fit for global fleets needing flexible deployment. Powerfleet is the better fit for mixed fleets and connected-asset operations.

  • Wialon fits best

    Global fleets needing flexible deployment

  • Powerfleet fits best

    Mixed fleets and connected-asset operations

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Side by side

Feature Wialon 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Powerfleet 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.0
Ranking #2 in Fleet Telematics Software #6 in Fleet Telematics Software
Best for Global fleets needing flexible deployment Mixed fleets and connected-asset operations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 6 integrations 7 integrations
Features Wialon 0/6 · Powerfleet 6/6
Live vehicle location Not published ✓ (best)
Vehicle diagnostics Not published ✓ (best)
Driver behaviour insights Not published ✓ (best)
Sensor monitoring Not published ✓ (best)
ELD support Not published ✓ (best)
API access Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Vehicle limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Covers tracking, fuel, maintenance, safety, video, and routing
  • Supports cloud, server-based, lightweight, and configurable deployments
  • Open API, SDK, and integrations connect hardware and business systems
  • Combines vehicle, asset, driver, sensor, and compliance monitoring
  • AI dash-camera detection with in-cab coaching and live trip streaming
  • GraphQL API plus web, iOS, and Android applications
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Plan pricing is not published and requires sales contact
  • Local deployment requires the customer's own infrastructure
  • Pricing requires contacting sales, with no free plan
  • AI camera capabilities depend on the selected solution package
  • Broad functionality may require choosing among several solution packages
Our verdict

Wialon is a fleet management and telematics platform from Gurtam for businesses managing vehicles, equipment, field employees, and other connected assets. Its coverage includes real-time tracking, historical tracks, reports, fuel…

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Powerfleet is cloud-based fleet management and telematics software for organizations operating vehicles, equipment, trailers, and other mobile assets. Its Unity platform brings together GPS location tracking, fleet maps, driver-behaviour…

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  1. WialonFleet Telematics Software 7.7Pricing on request
  2. PowerfleetFleet Telematics Software 7.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Wialon — where it wins

    • Covers tracking, fuel, maintenance, safety, video, and routing
    • Supports cloud, server-based, lightweight, and configurable deployments
    • Open API, SDK, and integrations connect hardware and business systems

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Plan pricing is not published and requires sales contact
    • Local deployment requires the customer's own infrastructure

  • Powerfleet — where it wins

    • Combines vehicle, asset, driver, sensor, and compliance monitoring
    • AI dash-camera detection with in-cab coaching and live trip streaming
    • GraphQL API plus web, iOS, and Android applications

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales, with no free plan
    • AI camera capabilities depend on the selected solution package
    • Broad functionality may require choosing among several solution packages
  • Wialon7.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad telematics suite for fleets that need flexible cloud, local, or configurable deployment.

    Visit WialonFull verdict →
  • Powerfleet7.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad telematics platform for fleets managing vehicles, equipment, drivers, and sensors.

    Visit PowerfleetFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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