Cartrack Alternative for UK Fleets
Cartrack is a large, globally operating vehicle tracking provider built around fitted hardware trackers and fixed-term contracts. FleetGS offers app-only GPS tracking with no tracker fitting required, no long-term contract, and DVSA-aligned compliance tools built specifically for UK fleets — with transparent flat-rate GBP pricing from £45/month.
Note: this comparison is produced by FleetGS. Feature availability and contract terms for Cartrack are based on publicly available information and may vary — verify directly with Cartrack before making a decision.
What is Cartrack?
Cartrack is a large, internationally operating vehicle tracking and fleet telematics provider, offering GPS tracking, driver behaviour monitoring, and dash cam options built around a fitted in-vehicle tracker. It serves fleets across many countries, including the UK, with a broad general-purpose tracking and telematics offering.
Cartrack's model is typically built around professionally installed hardware and a fixed contract term, sold via a sales quote rather than published pricing. This suits fleets that want a dedicated tracking device and are comfortable committing to a fixed term, but it adds an installation step and reduces flexibility for fleets that want to start quickly or scale up and down without contract penalties.
For a UK SME fleet, this means Cartrack's tracking hardware can work well, but its general-purpose telematics focus doesn't extend to the UK-specific compliance workload — DVSA walkaround checks, Working Time Directive monitoring, Operator Licence reporting — that a UK fleet manager also has to handle, typically with a separate system or paper process.
UK compliance context
UK fleet operators face specific regulatory requirements that fleet software must support. FleetGS is built around these from the ground up.
DVSA walkaround checks
Digital pre-use inspection workflows aligned to DVSA requirements, with photo evidence and defect reporting.
DVSA compliance guide for UK operators
What UK fleet operators need to know about roadworthiness, inspection records, and audit requirements.
Tachograph compliance guide
How UK driver hours rules work under the Working Time Directive and digital tachograph regulations.
FleetGS vs Cartrack: feature comparison
Feature availability based on publicly available information. Verify current offerings directly with each provider.
| Feature | FleetGS | Cartrack |
|---|---|---|
| Built for UK compliance (DVSA, WTD, Operator Licence) | General-purpose global tracking platform | |
| Live GPS tracking (built in) | ||
| App-only tracking, no hardware fitting required | Model built around fitted vehicle trackers | |
| Published flat-rate GBP pricing | Quote-based pricing, hardware bundled in | |
| Monthly rolling, no long-term contract | Typically sold on a fixed contract term | |
| Digital walkaround checks (DVSA-aligned) | Not a core focus | |
| Driver behaviour scoring | ||
| Job dispatch and driver mobile app | Focused on tracking rather than job management | |
| UK-based support team | Global support model |
Feature availability based on publicly available information as at July 2026. Verify current offerings directly with each provider.
Why UK fleets choose FleetGS over Cartrack
No fixed-term contract
Cartrack packages are typically sold on a fixed contract term bundled with tracker hardware. FleetGS runs on a simple monthly rolling basis — cancel any time, no early termination charges.
Built for UK compliance, not just tracking
Cartrack's strength is broad vehicle tracking and telematics. FleetGS adds DVSA walkaround checks, Working Time Directive monitoring, and Operator Licence reporting — the compliance workload UK fleets actually need help with.
No mandatory hardware installation
FleetGS works from the driver's own smartphone with no tracker fitting appointment required, while still supporting existing hardware for fleets that have it.
Transparent published pricing
Cartrack pricing is typically only available via a sales quote. FleetGS publishes flat-rate GBP plans openly, so you know the cost before you talk to anyone.
Everything included in FleetGS
Every feature below is included in your plan — no add-ons, no per-module fees, no hardware purchase required.
Live GPS tracking
Real-time map view across your entire fleet
Digital walkaround checks
DVSA-compliant pre-use inspection workflow with photo evidence
Driver mobile app
iOS and Android app for jobs, checks, and proof of delivery
Job dispatch
Assign, route, and GPS-verify job completion
Geofencing
Depot, site, and ULEZ/CAZ zone alerts
Working Time Directive
Driver hours monitoring aligned to WTD requirements
Maintenance alerts
Service interval and MOT deadline tracking
Reporting
Exportable compliance and cost reports
Read more: fleet management ROI for UK operators
Simple, transparent pricing
Unlike Cartrack's quote-based pricing and fixed contract terms, FleetGS publishes flat-rate GBP plans on a monthly rolling basis.
Starter
Up to 10 vehicles
- Live GPS tracking
- Driver mobile app
- Digital walkaround checks
- MOT & service alerts
- Job dispatch
- UK-based support
Growth
Up to 40 vehicles
- Everything in Starter
- Geofencing & site alerts
- Working Time Directive tools
- GPS timesheets
- Operator Licence audit export
- Priority UK support
Scale
Up to 200 vehicles
- Everything in Growth
- Multi-depot management
- Advanced reporting
- API access
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom onboarding
All plans are monthly rolling — no long-term contract required. Cancel any time.
Ready to switch from Cartrack?
Most app-only fleets are live in 48 hours. No hardware required. UK-based support from day one.
FleetGS vs Cartrack — frequently asked questions
Yes, particularly for UK SME fleets running between 10 and 250 vehicles that want simple, transparent terms. Cartrack is a large, globally operating vehicle tracking and fleet telematics provider with a strong hardware-tracker heritage, and UK customers have historically reported that its packages are typically sold with a fixed-term contract and a tracker installation requirement. FleetGS is built as an app-first UK platform: most fleets go live using the driver's own smartphone with no tracker installation and no long-term contract, adding DVSA-aligned compliance tools that a general-purpose global tracking platform doesn't focus on.
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