Autura vs OnTow
Autura
autura.comOnTow
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| Figure | Autura | OnTow |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | C$35/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 1 |
| Spec score · Towing Software | 9.2 (#1) | 7.9 (#10) |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Quetta, Pakistan |
| Impound management | Autura centralizes vehicle storage records, fee processing, lien workflows and notifications for government impound programs. | Impound Management tracks impounded vehicles, storage fees, and releases with documentation. |
| Marketplace | Autura Marketplace lets sellers list unclaimed vehicles and lets buyers search, bid, pay and arrange pickup through web or mobile workflows. | The Marketplace lets users buy and sell tow trucks, equipment, and parts, with listings, messaging, and verified business accounts. |
Plans
Autura
- Autura Marketplace buyer accountFree
- Autura Marketplace seller accountFree
- TraxeroGOFree
- Wired Asset Tracker$145, paid once
- Wired Tracker$145, paid once
- OBD Port Tracker$155, paid once
- BudgetCAM 2$325, paid once
- BudgetCAM$365, paid once
- Dispatch Anywhere and TOPSPriced on request
In their own words
Autura
Autura provides towing management and unclaimed vehicle auction software for public safety agencies and towing and recovery businesses. Its towing system combines dispatch, billing, lot management, and records. Aries Dispatch routes tow requests according to agency rotation rules and shows live status and estimated arrival times. Aries Impound handles government vehicle records, storage, holds, fees, liens, notifications, and payments. The Impound Express app supports VIN scans, QR or barcode record lookup, and timestamped condition photos on iOS and Android. Autura Marketplace links towing companies, impound lots, and municipal agencies selling unclaimed vehicles with verified buyers nationwide. Listings include condition fields and images, but vehicles are sold as-is and condition varies. Integrations can include QuickBooks, GPS and fleet tracking providers, motor clubs, and Autura products. TowPay uses Stripe infrastructure and states that transactions have PCI DSS Level 1 compliance and bank-grade encryption. Aries runs exclusively on AWS GovCloud (US). Free options include Marketplace buyer and seller accounts and TraxeroGO dispatch software for owner-operators.
OnTow
OnTow is cloud-based software for towing, roadside and impound operations, serving owners, managers, drivers and dispatchers. Smart Dispatch assigns jobs, tracks activity in real time and sends automated notifications. Driver apps for iOS and Android provide GPS tracking, job updates and digital signatures. Automated Billing creates invoices, tracks payments and connects with QuickBooks. Impound Management records vehicles, storage fees, releases and documentation, while Fleet Management covers maintenance, expenses and inspections. Reports address revenue, driver performance and job statistics. A marketplace supports listings for tow trucks, equipment and parts, with messaging and verified business accounts. The Community Forum covers CVOR and MTO discussions, maintenance, business practices and industry news. OnTow is available on Android, iOS and the web. The Professional Plan costs C$35 a month, billed monthly, for up to five users and ten vehicles. Subscriptions renew automatically and are non-refundable.