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What it is
Whip Around is fleet software for digital inspections, maintenance, compliance, and asset performance across vehicles, equipment, supplies, and facilities. Teams can configure inspections, track defects, and manage preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, parts, and inventory. Service can be triggered by mileage or engine hours, and AI-assisted inspection photos are described as a way to identify issues and double-check inspections.
The service has a browser app for laptops and desktops and mobile apps for iOS and Android phones and tablets. Its integrations include Geotab, Samsara, Motive, Verizon Connect, GPS Insight, WEX, Coast, Fullbay, Slack, and Microsoft Teams; an open API is also available. All plans include unlimited users, the mobile app, and customer support. The Basic (Inspect) plan is free for one asset and one user. Standard (Inspect) costs $5 per month annually per asset; Pro (Maintain) costs $10 per month annually per asset. A 7-day trial of Pro requires no card details.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Whip Around is a cloud fleet platform for digital inspections, maintenance, compliance and asset records.Read 15 Oct 2026 · whiparound.com
- Purpose
- Whip Around provides fleet software for digital inspections, maintenance, compliance, and asset performance.Read 7 Oct 2026 · whiparound.com
- Trial
- The 7-day trial requires no card details and provides access to the Pro (Maintain) plan.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
- API
- Whip Around documents a public REST API for third-party or internal integrations through a separate developer hub.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include Geotab, Verizon Connect, Motive, GPS Insight, Samsara, WEX, Coast, Slack and Microsoft Teams.Read 15 Oct 2026 · whiparound.com
- Security
- Whip Around states that its security architecture follows a zero-trust model and that it holds ISO 27001 certification.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
- Support
- All plans include unlimited users, the mobile app, and customer support; the help page also describes free setup, onboarding, training, and ongoing 24/7 support.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
- Headquarters
- LinkedIn lists Charlotte, North Carolina as headquarters and also shows an Auckland location.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Founded
- Whip Around was founded in New Zealand in 2016.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nzte.govt.nz
- AI photos
- Whip Around describes AI-powered inspection photos that help identify issues and double-check inspections.Read 7 Oct 2026 · whiparound.com
- Asset coverage
- The platform is described as covering vehicles, equipment, supplies, and facilities.Read 7 Oct 2026 · whiparound.com
- Asset management
- The web platform includes asset profiles, custom fields, assignment of forms and out-of-service tracking.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
- Company history
- Whip Around says it was born in 2016 to help freight companies in New Zealand address paper-based compliance.Read 7 Oct 2026 · whiparound.com
- Company legal registration
- Whip Around (NZ) Limited was incorporated on July 11, 2016, with an Auckland registered address.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bizdb.co.nz
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists Whip Around as a privately held software company with 51–200 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Defect management
- Failed inspection items become defects that managers can prioritize, assign, annotate and mark corrected or no correction needed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
- Digital inspections
- Drivers complete customizable inspection forms in the mobile app, with templates that can follow DOT requirements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
- Documentation depth
- The help center lists more than 100 web-platform articles plus dedicated inspection, maintenance, mobile, integration and release-note collections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
- Fuel management
- Fuel transactions and fuel-cost tracking are supported as a dedicated module.Read 15 Oct 2026 · whiparound.com
- Funding
- New Zealand reporting said Whip Around raised US$14 million in a 2021 Series B led by Punakaiki Fund and Amplo.Read 15 Oct 2026 · nzherald.co.nz
- Inspections
- It offers customizable digital inspections and defect management to support compliance workflows.Read 7 Oct 2026 · whiparound.com
- Limit: cancellation and billing
- App Store and Capterra reviews describe unexpected charges, difficult cancellation and billing disputes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Limit: mobile reliability
- Google Play reviews report connection drops, slow loading and repeated submission problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Limit: pricing
- Reviewers report that per-vehicle pricing and higher-tier features can feel expensive for small fleets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Limit: telematics scope
- A G2 reviewer wanted native telematics; Whip Around relies on integrations with telematics providers instead.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Maintenance
- The platform supports preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, and service triggered by mileage or engine hours.Read 7 Oct 2026 · whiparound.com
- Mobile availability
- Official guidance confirms native apps for both iOS and Android phones and tablets.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
- Mobile requirements
- The mobile app is available for iOS and Android devices, including phones and tablets.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
- Ownership news
- Punakaiki Fund announced on March 4, 2026 that Accel-KKR had majority-acquired Whip Around while Punakaiki retained a stake.Read 15 Oct 2026 · punakaikifund.co.nz
- Platform access
- Whip Around has a browser-based web app for laptop or desktop and a mobile app for smart devices.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
- Praise: ease of use
- Independent reviewers repeatedly describe the interface and driver inspections as intuitive and easy to learn.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
- Praise: paperless workflow
- Reviewers praise replacing paper inspections with searchable digital records, photos and real-time visibility.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Praise: support
- Review summaries frequently characterize customer support as responsive, knowledgeable and helpful with training.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
- Preventive maintenance
- Service programs can schedule maintenance by time interval, mileage, engine hours or one-off dates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
- Rating on Apple App Store
- 4.7 out of 5 from 132 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
- Rating on Capterra
- 4.7 out of 5 from 578 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Rating on G2
- 4.8 out of 5 from 96 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Rating on GetApp
- 4.7 out of 5 from 578 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
- Rating on Google Play
- 3.5 out of 5 from 964 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
- Rating on TrustRadius
- 6 out of 10 from 4 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
- Recent release
- The April 2026 GPS Insight integration synchronizes telematics data, turns diagnostic faults into work orders and supports launching Whip Around Inspect from GPS Insight Inspect.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
- Reporting
- The product provides dashboards, scheduled reports, inspection history exports and custom reports.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
- Trial support
- During the trial, users can test the product independently or receive onboarding emails and a support call from the team.Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
- Work orders
- The maintenance module lets teams create work orders from defects and assign repairs to mechanics.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
Plans and prices
Basic Free 1 asset · 1 user · fuel management · defect management · document storage · driver management · mobile app · barcode scanning · reminders Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Basic (Inspect) Free Free as long as there is one asset and one user 1 asset · 1 user · limited capabilities Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
Standard $5 a month per asset asset profiles and VIN lookups · grouping · custom forms and templates · unlimited users · dashboards and reporting · integrations · inspection reminders and alerts Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Standard (Inspect) $5 a month $5 per month annually per asset Unlimited assets and users · DVIR inspections · defect management · reminders and notifications · history and document storage Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
Pro $10 a month per asset maintenance schedules · work orders · service history · cost tracking · time tracking · parts and inventory · vendor management Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Pro (Maintain) $10 a month $10 per month annually per asset Preventive maintenance · work orders · parts and inventory · service history Read 7 Oct 2026 · help.whiparound.com
Fixed Unlimited Priced on request unlimited assets and users Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
FixedUnlimited Priced on request Custom fixed annual rate Unlimited vehicles, equipment, facilities, and other assets · pricing customized to needs Read 7 Oct 2026 · whiparound.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Inspections can be customized and defects managed.
- Maintenance supports schedules, work orders, parts, and inventory.
- Available on web, iOS, and Android.
- Plans include unlimited users and customer support.
Limits
- Free plan is limited to one asset and one user.
- Standard and Pro are billed annually per asset.
- The trial lasts seven days.
Who it suits
It suits fleet teams managing inspections, defects, and maintenance across vehicles or other assets. The one-asset, one-user free plan may fit a limited initial setup.
Whip Around in depth
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Overview
Whip Around is fleet software for teams that manage inspections, compliance, and maintenance across vehicles and other assets. It suits operators who want those workflows on web and mobile, particularly when maintenance matters alongside inspections. Its clearest drawback for fleet buyers is that it has no GPS tracking.
Key features
Customizable digital inspections and defect management support compliance workflows, with reminders, notifications, and stored history helping teams keep records together. The Standard plan covers those inspection tasks; preventive maintenance schedules and work orders are in Pro, so the entry paid tier is not a complete maintenance system.
Pro adds parts and inventory and service history, and service can be triggered by mileage or engine hours. AI-powered inspection photos are intended to help identify issues and double-check inspections. Coverage extends beyond vehicles to equipment, supplies, and facilities, which can suit mixed-asset operations.
Integrations include Geotab, Samsara, Motive, Verizon Connect, GPS Insight, WEX, Coast, Fullbay, Slack, and Microsoft Teams; an open API supports custom integrations. Whip Around also offers fuel tracking and driver safety tools, but not GPS tracking. Teams needing vehicle location tracking should look elsewhere.
Pricing
Whip Around has a free plan, paid plans from $5 per month billed annually per asset, and a 7-day trial. All plans include unlimited users, the mobile app, and customer support.
Basic (Inspect): free, as long as the account has one asset and one user. Its limited capabilities make it a narrow starting point, not a practical free tier for a growing fleet.
Standard (Inspect): $5 per month annually per asset. It supports unlimited assets and users, DVIR inspections, defect management, reminders and notifications, and history and document storage. It fits teams focused on inspections and records, but lacks the maintenance tools in Pro.
Pro (Maintain): $10 per month annually per asset. It adds preventive maintenance, work orders, parts and inventory, and service history, making it the relevant tier for teams managing ongoing service as well as inspections.
FixedUnlimited: Custom pricing at a fixed annual rate, tailored to needs, for unlimited vehicles, equipment, facilities, and other assets. It may suit operators who prefer an annual rate to per-asset pricing; the price depends on the operation.
The 7-day trial provides Pro access and requires no card details. Users can explore independently or receive onboarding emails and a support call. Free setup, onboarding, training, and ongoing 24/7 support are also described, which can help teams get started without limiting them to self-service.
Platforms
Whip Around runs in a browser-based web app on laptop or desktop, with mobile apps for iOS and Android phones and tablets. An API is available for custom integrations. That combination supports office-based fleet administration and mobile inspection workflows.
Who it's for
Whip Around is a sensible fit for fleets or operations teams that need digital inspections, defect tracking, and maintenance records across several kinds of assets. Standard suits inspection-led teams; Pro is the better choice when preventive schedules, work orders, and parts tracking are necessary. It is a weaker fit for buyers whose central requirement is GPS tracking.
Pros and cons
Pro: Inspection and maintenance workflows span vehicles, equipment, supplies, and facilities, rather than stopping at vehicle inspections.
Pro: Unlimited users across plans avoid per-seat limits as teams expand, while paid plans scale by asset.
Pro: The no-card 7-day trial includes Pro access, so buyers can evaluate maintenance workflows before choosing a tier.
Con: The free plan is capped at one asset and one user, sharply limiting its usefulness beyond an individual trial-sized operation.
Con: Maintenance tools start at $10 per month annually per asset; the $5 Standard plan is focused on inspections and defects.
Con: There is no GPS tracking, so buyers needing location monitoring must choose another system or pair Whip Around with one.
Alternatives
Fleet Management Software and Fleet Maintenance Software are useful category lists for comparing broader options or maintenance-focused tools.
Simply Fleet is worth comparing when a small fleet needs a free starting tier: its free plan allows five vehicles and three users, while Whip Around's free tier allows one asset and one user. Fleetio is another alternative, with an Essential plan at $4 per vehicle per month billed annually or $5 billed monthly, based on five assets.
Fleetsoft may suit buyers looking for a paid maintenance-focused option: its Professional plan is $5 per asset per month billed annually and includes work orders, parts inventory, services, and preventive-maintenance scheduling. Fleet Maintenance Pro is an alternative for buyers considering a per-user plan; its Basic Cloud plan is $24 per user per month.
Motive, Navixy, AUTOsist, and Mapon are also alternatives to compare.
Verdict
Choose Whip Around if your operation needs digital inspections plus a route into preventive maintenance, with unlimited users and support across plans. Pro is the stronger fit for teams managing service work as well as compliance; Standard is a more focused inspection choice. Look elsewhere if live GPS tracking is essential, or if the one-asset free cap makes the entry point too restrictive.
Verdict
Whip Around combines inspection, compliance, and maintenance tools for varied fleet assets. Check the per-asset annual pricing and free-plan limit against the size of your operation.
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