Last reviewed: October 27, 2026
Milemetry vs Motive vs Samsara for small fleets and owner-operators
Motive and Samsara are established telematics platforms. Each sells its own FMCSA-registered ELD, AI dash cams, and a driver app for iOS and Android. Milemetry is fleet software for owner-operators and small trucking fleets that want dispatch, driver management, and compliance records in one place, in a browser. It doesn't sell ELD hardware or dash cams. If you need AI dash cams or one vendor for ELD hardware and telematics, Motive or Samsara is likely the better fit. If you mainly need dispatch and driver records in one login, try Milemetry.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Milemetry | Motive | Samsara |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Fleet software for dispatch, driver management, and compliance records, used in a browser | Fleet platform with an ELD, AI dash cams, and fleet compliance tools | Fleet platform with an ELD, AI dash cams, and telematics |
| ELD | Integrations with ELD providers are available now. A Milemetry ELD is planned. | Own ELD, FMCSA-registered in the U.S. | Own ELD, FMCSA-registered, through its Vehicle Gateway and Driver App |
| Hours of service | Hours and duty status from your connected ELD, shown alongside dispatch. Hours shown in Drive come from your ELD. Your ELD is your official log. | HOS recorded in the Motive Driver App | HOS logs, with log review and certification for managers |
| Driver inspections (DVIR) | Drivers complete inspections (DVIRs) in Milemetry Drive, our driver app, which isn't in the App Store or Google Play yet. | Electronic DVIRs in the Motive Driver App | Digital DVIRs submitted by drivers |
| AI dash cams | Not offered | AI Dashcam Plus | AI dash cams |
| Driver app | Office side runs in any browser. Milemetry Drive, our driver app, isn't in the App Store or Google Play yet. Hours shown in Drive come from your ELD. Your ELD is your official log. | Motive Driver App for phone or tablet | Samsara Driver App for supported iOS and Android devices |
Competitor information from gomotive.com and samsara.com product pages, checked October 27, 2026. Samsara and Motive are trademarks of their respective owners. Milemetry is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
How we compared: Each competitor cell is based on that vendor's own website on the review date above. We didn't test their products. Spot something out of date? Email support@milemetry.com.
Who each fits
Milemetry fits if you:
- Want dispatch, drivers, trucks, and invoices in one browser login.
- Already have an ELD and want its hours and duty status alongside dispatch.
- Don't need AI dash cams right now.
Motive fits if you:
- Want a single vendor for an FMCSA-registered ELD and the driver app that goes with it.
- Need AI dash cams as a core part of your safety program.
- Want IFTA reporting from the same vendor as your ELD.
Samsara fits if you:
- Want an FMCSA-registered ELD built around a plug-in Vehicle Gateway and a driver app for iOS and Android.
- Need AI dash cams and coaching tools.
- Want to connect compliance data to other systems. Samsara lists 200+ integrations on its ELD page.
We'd rather you pick the right tool than the wrong one. If cameras and hardware come first, start with Motive or Samsara.
FAQ
Does Milemetry have its own ELD?
Not yet. Integrations with ELD providers are available now. A Milemetry ELD is planned.
Do Motive and Samsara make their own ELDs?
Yes. Both describe their ELDs as FMCSA-registered on their own websites. Motive's runs on the Motive Driver App. Samsara's uses its Vehicle Gateway and the Samsara Driver App.
Can I keep my current ELD and use Milemetry?
If your ELD is a supported provider, yes. Connect it to see hours and duty status alongside dispatch. Check Integrations in the app for providers available today.
Who completes DVIRs in Milemetry?
Drivers complete inspections (DVIRs) in Milemetry Drive, our driver app, which isn't in the App Store or Google Play yet.
Is there a Milemetry driver app?
Milemetry Drive, our driver app, isn't in the App Store or Google Play yet. Hours shown in Drive come from your ELD. Your ELD is your official log. Office users and drivers can use Milemetry in a browser today.
Does Milemetry offer dash cams?
No. If AI dash cams are a must-have, Motive and Samsara both sell them.
Sources
- https://gomotive.com/products/fleet-compliance/
- https://gomotive.com/products/dashcam/
- https://www.samsara.com/products/telematics/eld-compliance
- https://www.samsara.com/products/telematics/dvir
- https://www.samsara.com/products/safety/dash-cam
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