7 Best Kasava Alternatives in 2026 | Traknova

TL;DR

Kasava has repositioned as insurance-native telematics. It pairs AI dashcams, the KDC507 and KDC603, with tracking and a cryptographic claims stack that speeds up first notification of loss, flags fraud at the edge, and produces court-ready evidence. On its own account it has run since 2019 across more than 11,000 UK vehicles, holds several UK patent applications, and its systems are TfL compliant. It is built to cut the cost of a claim, and it does that well. The gap is prevention. Kasava does not stop the vehicle being taken. This article compares seven alternatives for UK taxi and PHV operators. Traknova leads, and was named Fleet Management Company of the Year at the Prestige Awards 2025/26.

How we selected these alternatives

Taxi and PHV operators in London are making a specific decision. It is not just “which camera looks nice”. It is “which system keeps me compliant, protects my vehicle, and does not cost me a fortune to run”. We judged each option on that basis.

• TfL approval and ICO compliance. Using a device that is not on the TfL approved list can put your licence at risk. The system also has to handle passenger footage in an ICO-compliant way.
• 4G live view and cloud footage. An SD-card-only camera means physically pulling the card after every incident. 4G means you see and download footage from anywhere.
• Footage tied to location and vehicle data. A claim needs context. Video with speed, GPS and time stamps settles disputes faster than video alone.
• Prevention, not just evidence. A camera records a theft. It does not stop it. Real protection needs an immobiliser, ideally a covert one, plus remote lock and recovery.
• One platform for tracking, camera and security. Running three suppliers for three jobs costs time, admin and money.
• Transparent per-vehicle pricing. Hidden SIM subscriptions and quote-only hardware make budgeting hard, especially across a growing fleet.
• UK support and professional fitting. Compliance and install standards are local. Remote-only support does not cut it.

Competitor details were checked in July 2026. Pricing changes often, so confirm current rates on each provider’s own site before you decide. TfL also updates its approved list regularly, so check the live list before you fit anything.

Why people switch from Kasava

The first reason is the difference between evidence and prevention. Kasava is built to win the claim after an incident, and it is good at it. But it does not stop the incident, and it does not stop a theft. There is no covert ghost immobiliser, no relay immobiliser and no remote lock or unlock in the platform. For a taxi or PHV operator whose biggest fear is a cloned key or a relay attack, a fast, clean claim is welcome, but a car that will not start for a thief is better.

The second is that the whole architecture points at the insurer. First notification of loss, on-device fraud detection and the cryptographic evidence chain are designed to plug into insurer claims systems and lower your loss ratio. That is powerful if cutting insurance cost is your single priority. Operators who want tracking, camera, security and insights as a day-to-day operational tool they control can find the insurance-first framing to be a lot of platform for one job.

The third follows from that. Because the payoff is measured in claim costs, the case for Kasava is strongest when you have the insurer relationship and the claims volume to match. Operators who want the tracking and security benefits regardless of who underwrites them, or who are not yet running a claims-heavy book, may not see the full return.

The fourth is the shape of the bill. Many operators end up with a camera from one supplier, a tracker from another and an immobiliser from a third. If you are consolidating, you want one platform and one price per vehicle with the security hardware included, not just the evidence layer.

The 7 best Kasava alternatives

1. Traknova

traknova.com | Best for: UK taxi, PHV and rental operators who want tracking, security and video on one platform

Traknova brings the whole job into one place. You get a 4G online dashcam, live digital tracking, hardware trackers, a ghost immobiliser, a relay immobiliser, and remote lock and unlock. Kasava can capture an incident, build the claim and score the driver, and it does that well. Traknova covers the incident and the driver too, then adds the part Kasava leaves out: stopping the vehicle being taken in the first place. The ghost immobiliser is covert and needs a PIN sequence before the car will start, so a cloned key or a relay attack gets a thief nowhere. If a vehicle does go missing, live tracking and remote lock help you get it back.

The other difference is the shape of the offer. Traknova is one platform on one bill. Camera, tracker, immobiliser and AI insights sit behind a single login, priced per vehicle, with the security hardware included rather than sold on. Where operators are paying one supplier for cameras, another for tracking and another for an immobiliser, that fragmented tooling is the real cost driver, and pulling it into one platform is where the 20 to 30 percent saving comes from. Fitting is done by a professional installer and booked through Traknova, so compliance and quality stay in one hand.

Traknova is the newer name here, up against a platform running since 2019. What it offers a UK taxi, PHV or rental operator is simpler: prevention and evidence together, on one transparent bill.

Pricing: £90 installation plus £220 per device. One platform, one price per vehicle.

Strengths

• Prevention and evidence together: covert ghost immobiliser, relay immobiliser and remote lock and unlock alongside the 4G dashcam and tracking
• One platform and one bill for camera, tracking, security and AI insights
• Transparent per-vehicle pricing with the security hardware included
• UK-based, built for taxi, PHV and rental operators

Limitations

• Newer platform than some established insurance-telematics incumbents
• Fitting is by professional install, so you book a slot rather than self-fitting the same day

2. ACSS

acss-uk.co.uk | Best for: London operators who want a TfL-approved CCTV system from a long-established installer

ACSS is a London vehicle CCTV specialist with around 20 years in the trade and systems that sit near the top of the TfL approved list, including the ACM1B dual-camera setup with a panic button. If your priority is getting a compliant forward and interior CCTV system fitted quickly and correctly, ACSS is a safe, experienced pick. They also offer telematics integration.

Where it falls short of an all-in-one platform is breadth and pricing clarity. ACSS is strongest as a camera and CCTV installer with telematics added on, rather than a single platform that owns tracking, security and AI insights end to end. Pricing is quote-based.

Pricing: Contact for pricing.

Strengths

• Long-established London installer with systems high on the TfL approved list
• Dual forward and interior CCTV with panic button options

Limitations

• More of a CCTV installer with telematics add-ons than a single operator platform
• Pricing is quote-based

3. VisionTrack

visiontrack.com | Best for: Large commercial fleets focused on AI video telematics and insurance claims

VisionTrack is a heavyweight in video telematics and the closest direct comparison to Kasava on this list. Its Autonomise.ai platform connects tens of thousands of camera devices and is built to cut collisions, validate incidents and reduce insurance costs at scale, with a 4G AI dashcam range including the VT3000 and VT3500. For a large commercial fleet chasing claims reduction and road-safety compliance, it is one of the most capable options on the market.

For a small taxi or PHV operator, it is aimed a size or two up. The focus is enterprise risk and insurance analytics rather than owning tracking, security and video on one simple per-vehicle bill. Third-party benchmarks put per-vehicle costs in a monthly subscription band, and it is usually sold through resellers.

Pricing: Contact for pricing.

Strengths

• Industry-leading AI video telematics with strong incident and claims tooling
• Wide camera range and a proven platform at fleet scale

Limitations

• Built for larger commercial fleets, not small taxi or PHV operators
• Subscription pricing, usually via resellers

4. Crystal Ball

crystalball.tv | Best for: Fleets wanting 4G cloud dashcams paired with vehicle tracking on a subscription

Crystal Ball is a UK provider that pairs 4G cloud dashcams with vehicle tracking. The 4G angle is the real benefit: footage uploads to the cloud automatically, so you keep the evidence even if the camera is stolen or damaged, and you get real-time alerts and GPS. They offer TfL-approved options and a web portal for remote footage access.

The trade-off is the subscription model and the split between camera and tracking as separate strands rather than one integrated platform. Like most of this list, the protection is recording and tracking rather than stopping the car being driven off. Pricing is quote-based with a subscription.

Pricing: Contact for pricing.

Strengths

• 4G cloud dashcams with automatic upload, real-time alerts and GPS
• TfL-approved options and a remote footage portal

Limitations

• Subscription-based, with camera and tracking as separate strands
• Focused on recording and tracking rather than an integrated operator platform

5. Samsara

samsara.com | Best for: Enterprise fleets that want a full US-built connected operations suite

Samsara is a large US-headquartered connected operations platform with cameras such as the CM31 and CM32 that appear on the TfL route. It is comprehensive, covering video, telematics, compliance and more, and it scales to very big fleets. If you run a large, mixed operation and want one enterprise suite, it is worth a look.

For a UK taxi or PHV operator, the fit is loose. It is a US-first platform built for enterprise, so it tends to be contract-based and priced accordingly, and it is not focused on the theft prevention that London operators care about. The support and product design centre of gravity sits in the US.

Pricing: Contact for pricing.

Strengths

• Broad, enterprise-grade connected operations platform
• Cameras on the TfL route and strong at large fleet scale

Limitations

• US-first and enterprise-focused, a loose fit for small UK PHV fleets
• Contract-based pricing

6. SmartWitness

smartwitness.com | Best for: Resellers and integrators who want camera hardware to plug into their own platform

SmartWitness is a well-known manufacturer of vehicle cameras and video telematics hardware, sold largely through partners and integrators worldwide. If you are a reseller or you already run a fleet platform and just need reliable connected camera hardware to feed it, SmartWitness is a strong hardware choice.

For an operator who wants a finished product rather than components, that is also the limitation. It is hardware first, designed to sit inside someone else’s platform, so you still need the tracking, security and insights layer on top. Pricing runs through partners.

Pricing: Contact for pricing.

Strengths

• Established camera and video-telematics hardware maker
• Good fit for resellers and existing platforms needing hardware

Limitations

• Hardware first, not a finished operator platform
• Sold and priced through partners

7. Hikvision G40 (via installers)

hikvision.com | Best for: Single drivers who just need one TfL-approved 4G camera fitted locally

The Hikvision G40 is the actual camera behind a lot of the TfL-approved 4G packages advertised by London installers. It offers 4G and Wi-Fi, live view, remote playback and event alerts, and it is a genuinely capable unit. For a single driver who just needs one approved camera fitted nearby, buying a G40 package from a local installer is a straightforward route.

It is the narrowest option on this list. It is a camera, not a fleet platform. There is no unified tracking, no security layer and no cross-vehicle insights, and most packages come with a SIM subscription. Once you run more than a couple of vehicles, the single-camera approach stops scaling.

Pricing: Contact for pricing.

Strengths

• Capable TfL-approved 4G camera with live view and remote playback
• Easy to buy fitted from local installers

Limitations

• A single camera, not a fleet platform; no tracking or cross-vehicle insights
• Usually tied to a SIM subscription and does not scale across a fleet

Ready to move past a system that only records the theft? Book a Traknova demo and see live tracking, a ghost immobiliser and a 4G dashcam working in one platform.

Our verdict

Kasava is a strong choice if cutting insurance and claim costs is your single priority. Its cryptographic evidence, automated FNOL and fraud detection are built for exactly that, and it is proven at scale. But most UK taxi and PHV operators want to prevent the theft, not just win the claim after it. ACSS is a safe pick for a TfL-approved CCTV install in London. VisionTrack suits large commercial fleets chasing claims reduction. Crystal Ball works for fleets wanting 4G dashcams on a tracking subscription. Samsara fits enterprise operators who want a full US-built suite. SmartWitness is for resellers building on camera hardware. The Hikvision G40 is fine for a single driver who just needs one approved camera fitted. For an operator who wants prevention and evidence together, live tracking, a covert ghost immobiliser, a 4G dashcam and AI insights on one bill, Traknova is the default. Book a demo or get started to see it on your own vehicles.