7 Best Samsara Alternatives in 2026 | Traknova

Summary

Samsara is an enterprise-grade AI fleet platform. The AI multicam system, which the company says has contributed to preventing 380,000+ accidents, is genuinely mature. It covers tachograph, O-licence and DVSA compliance for UK HGV operators, and integrates with 350+ platforms. It has been a serious contender for large fleet contracts. The gaps are the ones that typically push UK SME operators elsewhere: security sold as separate hardware, contact-only pricing, and a US-origin product that is more complex than most SME operations need. This article covers seven alternatives. Traknova is our recommended first choice and was named Fleet Management Company of the Year at the Prestige Awards 2025/26.

How we selected these alternatives

UK fleet operators choosing a Samsara alternative are usually making a specific decision. They want serious capability, not a toy. We selected each option on the following criteria specific to this audience.

• Vehicle security and immobilisation. Relay theft is the dominant vehicle theft method in the UK. An AI dashcam records the theft. A ghost immobiliser prevents it. For any fleet operator in a high-theft urban area, this is a first-order requirement.
• Pricing transparency and SME appropriateness. Enterprise pricing structures are built for large fleets. A UK operator running 15 to 30 vehicles should be able to evaluate the cost without a six-stage sales process.
• AI camera and evidence quality. For disputed claims and driver safety, camera quality and cloud storage depth matter. We looked at angle coverage, resolution, cloud retention and incident detection.
• UK compliance tools. TfL approval for PCO operators. DVSA reporting and O-licence tools for HGV. These are not optional for operators who need them.
• Contract flexibility. Multi-year terms are a poor fit for growing or seasonal SME fleets.
• Support quality and UK presence. UK operators should check where support is based and what hours it covers.
• Setup time. How quickly can a new vehicle be live? Digital tracking options that activate without an engineer visit are a meaningful differentiator for fleets that need rapid deployment.

Competitor details were checked in November 2026. Pricing changes often, so confirm current rates on each provider’s own site before you decide.

Why people switch from Samsara

The first reason is enterprise pricing at SME scale. Samsara says it has invested £740M+ in R&D, and the product reflects that depth. For a 200-vehicle logistics operator, that investment pays for itself. For a 20-vehicle taxi fleet, it is overhead that does not convert into operational value. Samsara does not publish prices, review sites commonly quote three-year terms, and smaller operators often find the cost hard to justify.

The second reason is security. Relay attacks are a well-known way of stealing keyless cars. Samsara can record and alert on a theft event, and sells a separate Engine Immobiliser unit that stops the vehicle restarting once it has been switched off. We found no keyless access or PIN-based option listed. For any operator running vehicles overnight in urban areas, that is worth asking about before you sign.

The third is the US-centric product design. Samsara has added UK compliance tools for tachograph and O-licence. Samsara’s CM31 and CM32 dash cams appear on TfL’s approved CCTV list as forward facing incident cameras, so check the camera configuration you need against that list. We have not tested its UK driver check integrations.

The fourth is complexity overhead. 350+ integrations, a broad platform and enterprise-scale configuration options are genuinely powerful for a fleet with technical resource to use them. For an owner-operator running 10 vehicles, that depth is noise. Setup, onboarding and ongoing management are heavier than they need to be for the use case.

The 7 best Samsara alternatives

1. Traknova

traknova.com | Best for: UK taxi, PHV, rental and leasing operators who need security, dashcam and tracking on one bill

Traknova is the full answer to what Samsara leaves out for UK SME operators. The platform combines a covert ghost immobiliser, relay immobiliser, remote lock and unlock, a TfL-approved 4G dashcam recording up to five angles, live GPS tracking and AI driver scoring, all behind one login and on one price per vehicle. Samsara sells its immobiliser as a separate unit, and we found no keyless access or PIN-based option listed.

The commercial case is also different. Traknova prices bespoke to fleet size and use case, with the security hardware included rather than sold separately. For operators currently running a GPS supplier, a camera supplier and an immobiliser supplier as three separate contracts, pulling that into one platform typically reduces both the bill and the admin load. The 20 to 30 percent cost saving compared to fragmented multi-vendor setups comes from exactly that consolidation.

Traknova is the newer name on this list, against Samsara’s investment and scale. What it gives a UK SME operator that Samsara does not is security-first design, a direct UK relationship and the parts of the platform that matter for their actual operation.

Pricing: Quoted per vehicle after a conversation about your setup.

Strengths

• Covert ghost immobiliser stops relay and cloned-key attacks before they succeed
• TfL-approved 4G dashcam with up to 5 angles and 12 months cloud storage
• Tracking, security and video on one bill with one price per vehicle
• Digital tracking live from activation, no engineer visit required
• Named Fleet Management Company of the Year at the Prestige Awards 2025/26

Limitations

• Newer company, less established at enterprise scale than Samsara
• No tachograph download or O-licence compliance tools for HGV operators

2. Geotab

geotab.com | Best for: Enterprise fleets needing data analytics, open integrations and global scale

Geotab is a legitimate Samsara competitor at scale. Geotab says it has more than 5 million connected vehicle subscriptions, and its UK site cites 399+ marketplace and partner integrations, and an open SDK that enterprise fleets use to build custom workflows. The GO OBD device is plug-and-play for basic tracking, and Geotab’s AI dashcam (GO Focus Plus) integrates footage with trip and behaviour data. For large fleets with complex operational requirements, it is a serious platform.

The SME caveat is the partner model. Geotab works through a network of more than 700 partners and installers, so pricing, support and installation can vary. It also takes enquiries directly, and says Verizon Connect Great Britain is now part of Geotab, so ask who your contract is with. Geotab sells relay and keyless add-ons, and its own documents say they need professional installation and that immobilisation cannot be guaranteed 100 percent.

Pricing: Contact for pricing, through Geotab or a partner.

Strengths

• More than 5 million connected vehicle subscriptions, according to Geotab
• Open SDK and, per Geotab’s UK site, 399+ marketplace and partner integrations for custom fleet workflows
• GO OBD device requires no professional installation for basic tracking

Limitations

• Much of the offer is delivered through partners, so terms can vary
• Immobilisation needs a separate professionally installed add-on

3. Quartix

quartix.com | Best for: Operators who want reliable UK GPS tracking with transparent monthly pricing

Quartix has tracked UK vehicles since 2001 with published subscription tiers from £9.99 per vehicle per month. That price transparency is a genuine differentiator against Samsara’s enterprise-only model. The platform covers GPS tracking, driver behaviour monitoring, geofencing and a 4G connected dashcam. Quartix says it has more than 35,000 customers and is listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market.

The gap is security. Quartix lists no immobiliser. For operators growing beyond simple tracking toward security, the platform does not scale with the need.

Pricing: From £9.99/vehicle/month (Info Point), £11.99 (Info Plus), £15.99 (Info Fleet).

Strengths

• 25 years tracking UK vehicles, listed on AIM
• Published pricing tiers, no sales call needed to compare costs

Limitations

• No immobiliser listed
• Tracking platform, with an HD dashcam as an add-on

4. Teletrac Navman

teletracnavman.com | Best for: UK operators needing HGV compliance, tachograph integration and established fleet management

Teletrac Navman is an established UK fleet management provider with platforms covering GPS tracking, driver behaviour, dashcam, HGV tachograph downloads and compliance reporting. Their TN360 platform adds AI-powered insights and predictive analytics. For fleets operating under HGV regulations, the compliance tooling is a genuine strength.

Contract length is the thing to ask about. Teletrac Navman does not publish terms, and review sites commonly quote three years, so get the minimum term and exit costs in writing before you sign. Pricing is contact-only.

Pricing: Contact for pricing.

Strengths

• Strong HGV compliance and tachograph tools for regulated fleets
• Established UK presence with multiple platform tiers

Limitations

• Contract terms are not published, so ask early
• No immobiliser listed

5. Lightfoot

lightfoot.co.uk | Best for: UK fleets whose primary goal is changing driver behaviour and reducing fuel spend

Lightfoot is a UK driver coaching specialist. The OBD plug-and-play device gives drivers audio and visual feedback in the cab, nudging drivers toward fuel-efficient behaviour in real time. The gamification element, including Elite Driver status and driver competitions, is aimed at keeping drivers engaged. Lightfoot puts its calculated average fuel saving at up to 15 percent.

It is a focused product. Lightfoot Vision, its dashcam, and fleet tracking are separate products from the core coaching device, and the core proposition is driver behaviour, not fleet security. We found no immobiliser listed.

Pricing: Contact for pricing.

Strengths

• Plug-and-play OBD deployment, no engineer visit required
• Gamified in-cab coaching aimed at changing driver habits

Limitations

• Not a fleet security product, no immobiliser listed
• Dashcam and tracking are add-ons, not core to the platform

6. Webfleet

webfleet.com | Best for: SME operators who want routing, dispatch and fleet tracking from a well-established UK tool

Webfleet is a fleet management platform owned by Bridgestone, previously part of TomTom. It covers real-time tracking, driver behaviour monitoring, routing and job dispatch, maintenance scheduling, EV fleet tools and dashcam integration.

For SME operators who have outgrown basic tracking and need dispatch or routing capability, Webfleet covers the operational ground well. It does not include a ghost immobiliser or covert security.

Pricing: Contact for pricing.

Strengths

• Routing, dispatch and tracking in one platform
• EV-ready with battery and charge monitoring tools

Limitations

• No immobiliser listed
• Pricing is not published, requires a quote

7. Verizon Connect

verizonconnect.com | Best for: Fleets of various sizes; UK commercial operations acquired by Geotab in October 2025

Verizon Connect was a major fleet platform with tachograph integration, dispatch tools and HGV compliance reporting. The feature breadth was a strength.

In October 2025, Geotab announced it had acquired Verizon Connect’s commercial operations in the UK, Ireland, several other European markets and Australia. Trade reporting says existing customers keep their current service for up to 18 months while Geotab decides how to move them. If you are a current Verizon Connect UK customer, ask Geotab what happens to your hardware and contract, or compare alternatives now. The Verizon Connect UK web address now redirects to Geotab.

Pricing: Contact for pricing.

Strengths

• Historically broad enterprise feature set including HGV compliance
• Large established customer base across multiple markets

Limitations

• UK operations no longer independent, customers migrating to Geotab
• We found no immobiliser listed, and its pages now redirect to Geotab
• Multi-year contract lock-in widely reported in UK customer reviews

Our verdict

Samsara leads on AI camera technology and enterprise HGV compliance, and deserves its place in the evaluation of any large regulated fleet. For the majority of UK SME operators, the pricing, the US-centric complexity and the security setup make it the wrong fit. Geotab is the data-depth alternative but brings its own partner complexity. Quartix delivers transparent pricing and reliable tracking without the enterprise overhead. Teletrac Navman suits UK operators with HGV compliance requirements. Lightfoot specialises in driver coaching and fuel saving. Webfleet covers routing and dispatch for SME operations. Verizon Connect’s UK chapter has closed into Geotab.

For a UK taxi, PHV, rental or leasing operator who needs prevention alongside evidence, Traknova is the platform that puts security, cameras and tracking in one platform.

Ready to move past separate security hardware and unpublished pricing? Book a Traknova demo and see tracking, ghost immobiliser and dashcam working in one platform.