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At a Glance
Motive
Motive
Star Rating
(2,040)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Samsara
Samsara
Star Rating
(1,798)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.9% 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
1,872
9.1
1,618
Ease of Use
8.9
1,935
9.0
1,772
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,793
8.9
1,625
Ease of Admin
8.8
1,380
9.0
1,146
Quality of Support
8.5
1,805
8.5
1,514
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
1,362
9.0
1,126
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
1,861
9.3
1,627
Features by Category
8.2
1,707
7.9
1,183
Vehicle Management
8.6
1642
8.9
1162
7.8
1618
8.2
1153
7.8
1625
8.1
1148
9.2
1655
9.6
1158
ELD Compliance
8.7
1584
8.3
1031
8.0
1546
7.9
1020
8.2
1546
8.3
1027
7.6
1513
7.5
1005
Driver Management
8.1
1611
8.3
1138
8.9
1647
9.1
1149
9.1
1649
9.4
1151
8.8
1632
9.0
1142
Deliveries
8.1
1565
7.8
1094
7.5
1511
7.5
1071
7.3
1497
7.4
1068
Dashcam
8.5
1547
8.7
1048
8.6
1576
8.7
1052
8.4
1538
8.6
1034
Analytics
8.0
1575
8.3
1102
8.5
1607
8.7
1119
7.5
1548
7.8
1091
Agentic AI - Fleet Management
7.6
179
6.6
105
7.7
181
7.0
105
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Generative AI - Fleet Management
Not enough data
5.0
5
Not enough data
8.2
770
Asset Definition
Not enough data
8.7
754
Not enough data
8.4
740
Not enough data
7.6
728
Asset Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
754
Not enough data
8.7
747
Not enough data
8.5
741
Agentic AI - Asset Tracking
Not enough data
6.3
73
Not enough data
7.0
364
Records Management
Not enough data
7.9
350
Not enough data
7.7
351
Not enough data
6.0
336
Not enough data
8.6
356
Not enough data
8.2
346
Not enough data
8.1
344
Not enough data
8.4
342
Accounting
Not enough data
6.0
322
Not enough data
5.5
318
Not enough data
5.6
319
Order Management
Not enough data
6.4
315
Not enough data
6.1
312
Routing and Dispatch
Not enough data
7.2
326
Not enough data
7.0
321
Not enough data
8.1
327
Agentic AI - Trucking
Not enough data
6.6
43
Not enough data
6.5
43
Not enough data
7.1
43
Not enough data
7.1
45
Not enough data
6.9
43
Not enough data
6.8
43
Not enough data
6.7
43
Not enough data
7.8
459
Reporting
Not enough data
7.4
436
Not enough data
8.1
448
Not enough data
8.7
449
Not enough data
7.5
434
Task Alerts
Not enough data
8.4
441
Not enough data
8.2
434
Not enough data
8.3
437
Planning
Not enough data
7.7
421
Not enough data
7.9
425
Not enough data
7.7
422
Work Orders
Not enough data
7.0
415
Not enough data
7.3
412
Not enough data
7.0
414
Not enough data
7.5
419
8.3
324
8.1
778
Vehicle Tracking
8.9
322
8.9
766
9.2
323
9.2
766
8.2
319
8.1
753
8.3
312
8.2
744
8.3
312
8.5
746
Driver Tracking
8.7
314
8.6
750
8.4
315
8.5
750
8.5
312
8.5
742
8.1
309
7.9
726
Analytics
8.2
310
8.0
720
8.6
313
8.4
732
7.8
304
7.6
713
Agentic AI - Fleet Tracking
7.5
203
6.5
104
7.7
202
6.6
105
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.)
37.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
53.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.3%
Samsara
Samsara
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
53.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
14.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Motive
Motive
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
52.9%
Construction
9.8%
Logistics and Supply Chain
8.1%
Oil & Energy
5.8%
Automotive
3.8%
Other
19.6%
Samsara
Samsara
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
38.7%
Construction
14.6%
Logistics and Supply Chain
6.1%
Oil & Energy
4.3%
Utilities
2.6%
Other
33.7%
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 Accounting

I can't find answers on a refund from when they charged me on ELD's that should have been returned two months ago. I keep getting the runaround. People keep calling me to see how things are going, and I tell them, then they promise to get it fixed, and...

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

GPS doesn't always work. Takes too long to update

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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?
2 Comments
Paul H.
PH
Yes, it you have the dual facing camera system it will record audio.Read more
What is Samsara tracking?
1 Comment
Alejandro B.
AB
Freights, trucks,Read more
How much does Samsara cost per month?
1 Comment
Alejandro B.
AB
33.00 per month but you must pay an initiation fee of 99.99 just onceRead more