Geotab vs Motive: ELD Plans, Hardware, Contracts & Pricing Compared (2026)

Updated October 31, 2026 · By the TruckingStack team · How we research

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Motive (formerly KeepTruckin) markets to owner-operators as well as fleets. Geotab is a telematics platform usually sold through resellers. Both are quote-only, so the comparison comes down to packaging, hardware and contract terms.

Short answer

Geotab fits if you want a local reseller to handle install and support.
Motive fits if you are an owner-operator (Motive markets to owner-operators as well as fleets).
Starting price in our directory: Geotab Contact for pricing; Motive Contact for pricing.

Geotab vs Motive: side by side

	Geotab	Motive
Pricing	Quote only (“Get Pricing” on every plan)	Quote only (pricing page is a contact form)
Which plan has full ELD/HOS	GO Plan (“Full HOS/ELD compliance”)	ELD compliance product
Contract	Not stated on the packages page	Term set in your Order Form; renews for 12-month periods unless the Order Form says otherwise (Terms of Service)
Hardware	Geotab GO device; “no upfront hardware costs” on software packages	Vehicle Gateway; plugs into 9-pin, 6-pin and OBD-II
FMCSA registered device	Geotab Drive Cloud ELD	Motive ELD (LBB-1 and higher)
Team driving	Up to 3 co-drivers on one device	Up to 9 co-drivers on one device
Driver app	Geotab Drive (Android and iOS)	Android 10+ or iOS 12+
Offline	GO device stores data and syncs when coverage returns	Works offline and syncs later; Motive recommends a cellular data plan
IFTA	Basic IFTA reporting in GO plans	IFTA reporting automation
Integrations	400+ Marketplace integrations	App marketplace (see vendor)
Our directory’s “best for”	Small fleets	Owner-operators & small fleets

From each company’s own website (see sources below), checked October 31, 2026. We have not tested either product, and neither company paid for this comparison.

When Geotab makes more sense

You want a local reseller to handle install and support.
You want a big add-on marketplace.
You run outside North America too (Geotab lists 130+ countries).

Geotab details →

When Motive makes more sense

You are an owner-operator (Motive markets to owner-operators as well as fleets).
You run larger teams on one tablet (up to 9 co-drivers).
You want logs, cameras and a fleet card from one vendor.

Motive details →

Free tool: Estimate your quarterly IFTA →

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Frequently asked questions

Does Motive have a contract?

Motive’s Terms of Service say the subscription term is set in your Order Form and renews automatically for 12-month periods unless the Order Form says otherwise. Ask for the term and the cancellation rules in writing.

Is Geotab or Motive cheaper?

Neither publishes prices. Get quotes for the same bundle and term from both, and ask about hardware, install and early-termination fees.

One truck, logs only?

A published-price ELD will usually cost less. See the cheapest ELDs.

Sources

Geotab software packages (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Geotab Drive ELD/HOS compliance (support) (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Geotab Cloud ELD (support) (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Motive Terms of Service (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Motive ELD compliance page and FAQ (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Motive IFTA reporting (checked Oct 31, 2026)
FMCSA registered ELD list (checked Oct 30, 2026)

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