GovTow vs OnTow

GovTow is a cloud-based tow management and tracking solution for government agencies and other stakeholders. Its dispatch tools can locate nearby drivers with smart logic or assign them by rotation, while selection can also use GPS proximity, required equipment, or defined zones, beats, and districts. Dispatch records photos, videos, signatures, and damage, and route maps can be shared with drivers and other appropriate users. Storage management covers vehicle intake, visual documentation, owner and lien-holder letters, fee calculations and collections, plus release and hold tracking. The auction module handles scheduling, bidder registration, payments, bills of sale, scanning, and Zebra printing. Web portals let agencies, approved towing and storage providers, and the public follow a tow through retrieval or auction. GovTow runs on Android, iOS, and the web, with a driver mobile app and GPS fleet tracking. Pricing is by requested quote.

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.