Dispatch Anywhere vs OnTow

Dispatch Anywhere combines dispatch, billing, lot management, and record-keeping for established towing businesses running light- to medium-duty operations. It is accessible on Android, iOS, web, and Windows. Dispatchers can view active jobs, truck locations, ETAs, driver status, and job queues together. Drivers can accept jobs, update statuses, and attach photos through the mobile app. Billing tools track paid and unpaid invoices, send invoices and receipts by email or text, and match payments to jobs and statements. Lot management provides searchable inventory, vehicle aging, calculated charges and fees, and vehicle history. The system tracks driver licenses, certifications, vehicle registrations, and inspections, with configurable reminders. It integrates with Intuit QuickBooks for accounting and connects with motor-club networks including Allstate, GEICO, Tesla, and Agero. Autura also lists connections to BudgetGPS, TowLien, TowPay, Autura Marketplace, and multiple GPS providers. TowPay uses Stripe infrastructure, which Autura says provides bank-grade security and PCI compliance. Windows installation is supported on Windows 10 or Windows 11 computers. Pricing is available on request and scales with fleet size and feature needs; no long-term contract is required.

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.