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At a Glance
Motive
Motive
Star Rating
(2,313)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (54.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Samsara
Samsara
Star Rating
(2,198)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (54.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Samsara
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Samsara excels in Vehicle Tracking with a score of 9.6, highlighting its real-time GPS tracking capabilities and user-friendly interface, while Motive, with a score of 9.2, is noted for its reliable tracking but lacks some of the advanced features that Samsara offers.
  • Reviewers mention that Samsara's Safety features score 9.1, with users appreciating the comprehensive safety score and driver behavior monitoring, whereas Motive, scoring 8.9, provides solid safety features but is seen as slightly less robust in proactive safety alerts.
  • G2 users indicate that Samsara's Ease of Use is rated at 9.0, with many praising its intuitive dashboard and straightforward navigation, while Motive, at 8.9, is considered user-friendly but has a steeper learning curve for new users.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Samsara's Fuel Management features score 8.2, with reviewers appreciating the detailed fuel consumption reports, while Motive, scoring 7.8, is noted for basic fuel tracking but lacks the depth of analysis found in Samsara.
  • Reviewers mention that Samsara's Product Direction is rated at 9.3, with many users expressing confidence in the company's commitment to innovation and feature updates, while Motive, at 8.9, is seen as stable but less aggressive in rolling out new features.
  • Users say that Samsara's Quality of Support is rated at 8.5, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, while Motive, also at 8.5, is viewed positively but with some users reporting longer wait times for assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Motive
No pricing available
Samsara
No pricing available
Free Trial
Motive
Free Trial is available
Samsara
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
2,112
9.1
1,939
Ease of Use
8.9
2,182
9.0
2,097
Ease of Setup
8.8
2,020
8.9
1,921
Ease of Admin
8.8
1,508
9.0
1,336
Quality of Support
8.5
2,021
8.5
1,802
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
1,490
9.0
1,311
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
2,103
9.3
1,941
Features by Category
8.0
1,944
8.1
1,494
Vehicle Management
8.6
1876
8.9
1448
7.8
1849
8.2
1437
7.8
1858
8.0
1427
9.2
1887
9.5
1442
ELD Compliance
8.6
1805
8.2
1292
8.0
1767
7.8
1279
8.1
1764
8.2
1283
7.6
1729
7.5
1260
Driver Management
8.1
1842
8.2
1419
8.9
1880
9.0
1432
9.0
1880
9.3
1435
8.8
1864
8.9
1424
Deliveries
8.0
1789
7.8
1366
7.4
1732
7.5
1339
7.3
1718
7.4
1333
Dashcam
8.5
1771
8.7
1313
8.6
1798
8.7
1315
8.3
1758
8.6
1297
Analytics
7.9
1798
8.2
1372
8.5
1837
8.7
1392
7.5
1775
7.7
1355
Agentic AI - Fleet Management
7.2
409
7.0
365
7.3
410
7.1
365
7.0
234
7.1
266
7.9
239
8.2
274
7.1
229
7.4
268
6.9
231
7.2
269
Generative AI - Fleet Management
6.7
229
6.8
265
Not enough data
8.2
869
Asset Definition
Not enough data
8.7
844
Not enough data
8.3
828
Not enough data
7.6
813
Asset Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
847
Not enough data
8.7
839
Not enough data
8.5
833
Agentic AI - Asset Tracking
Not enough data
6.6
160
Not enough data
7.1
423
Records Management
Not enough data
8.0
402
Not enough data
7.7
404
Not enough data
6.1
388
Not enough data
8.6
410
Not enough data
8.2
399
Not enough data
8.1
398
Not enough data
8.3
394
Accounting
Not enough data
6.0
372
Not enough data
5.5
367
Not enough data
5.6
368
Order Management
Not enough data
6.4
365
Not enough data
6.2
359
Routing and Dispatch
Not enough data
7.3
374
Not enough data
7.1
370
Not enough data
8.1
377
Agentic AI - Trucking
Not enough data
6.8
91
Not enough data
6.7
91
Not enough data
7.0
91
Not enough data
7.1
93
Not enough data
7.0
91
Not enough data
7.0
90
Not enough data
7.1
91
Not enough data
7.7
523
Reporting
Not enough data
7.3
491
Not enough data
8.0
505
Not enough data
8.7
507
Not enough data
7.5
488
Task Alerts
Not enough data
8.4
495
Not enough data
8.2
488
Not enough data
8.3
491
Planning
Not enough data
7.7
476
Not enough data
7.9
479
Not enough data
7.7
476
Work Orders
Not enough data
7.0
468
Not enough data
7.3
465
Not enough data
7.0
468
Not enough data
7.5
474
8.2
476
8.1
959
Vehicle Tracking
8.8
471
8.9
934
9.1
472
9.2
937
8.0
465
8.1
915
8.2
457
8.2
906
8.2
458
8.4
911
Driver Tracking
8.5
462
8.6
913
8.4
461
8.5
912
8.4
458
8.5
904
8.0
452
7.9
886
Analytics
8.0
451
8.0
879
8.5
457
8.3
888
7.6
445
7.6
866
Agentic AI - Fleet Tracking
7.2
338
6.7
259
7.3
336
6.8
261
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Motive
Motive
Samsara
Samsara
Motive and Samsara are categorized as Fleet Tracking and Fleet Management
Unique Categories
Motive
Motive has no unique categories
Samsara
Samsara is categorized as Asset Tracking, Fleet Maintenance, and Trucking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Motive
Motive
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
54.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.6%
Samsara
Samsara
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
54.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
14.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Motive
Motive
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
51.5%
Construction
10.1%
Logistics and Supply Chain
8.2%
Oil & Energy
5.9%
Automotive
4.0%
Other
20.4%
Samsara
Samsara
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
38.2%
Construction
15.0%
Logistics and Supply Chain
6.2%
Oil & Energy
4.1%
Utilities
2.6%
Other
34.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Motive
Motive
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mark H.
MH
Mark H.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

This is a product that will give you full control of your fleet. As a company dispatcher or owner operator, most everything that your driver and truck are doing will not escape your notice, from safety issues with your driver to mechanical issues with your...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Farming

Customer support is terrible. They don't listen to the problem you have, and when you try to explain they cut you off mid-sentence. There are also connectivity issues with the ELD's themselves, and so unclaimed mileage events happen regularly for those...

Samsara
Samsara
Most Helpful Favorable Review
CG
Cynthia G.
Verified User in Facilities Services

I was assigned a sales representative Olive who consistently beat competitors' prices on GPS and Dashcams and maintained excellent communication whenever I needed additional devices. They made it easy to get exactly what we needed, efficiently and...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

It is extremely frustrating that we can not send hyperlinks to the drivers. often we want to send mass articles to the fleet. We have talked to the team and they are responsive. However I feel that with the price we are paying for the service. in addition...

Alternatives
Motive
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Samsara
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Discussions
Motive
Motive Discussions
When do you expect to have the Canadian Rules and Regulations out and running?
2 Comments
DA
As an owner-operator managing a small fleet, I've found that keeping track of fuel taxes and IFTA compliance has become increasingly complicated. The...Read more
Do you like being deceived and lied to?
2 Comments
3B
What is Motive (Formerly KeepTruckin) used for?
2 Comments
Ivy  K.
IK
Fleet Management SoftowareRead more
Samsara
Samsara Discussions
Does Samsara GPS record audio?
3 Comments
Paul H.
PH
Yes, it you have the dual facing camera system it will record audio.Read more
What is Samsara tracking?
2 Comments
belinda s.
BS
If you have the Samsara camera it will also track your driver's driving as well as give you snapshots into your driver's dayRead more
How much does Samsara cost per month?
2 Comments
BD
This depends on how many trucks/assets you are looking to have covered and how you negotiate your contract with them. Standard per truck is $33/month for...Read more