Motive vs OpenFMS
Motive
gomotive.com
OpenFMS
openfms.ioSide by side
| Figure | Motive | OpenFMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 0 |
| Spec score · Fleet software: management, telematics and maintenance | 9.0 (#8) | 6.2 (#76) |
| Spec score · GPS Vehicle Tracking System | 8.6 (#4) | 6.6 (#25) |
| Spec score · Fleet Telematics Software | 8.6 (#5) | 6.6 (#34) |
| Spec score · Fleet Management Software | 8.5 (#6) | 6.5 (#40) |
| Product | Motive is an AI-powered integrated operations platform for physical operations, combining safety, fleet, equipment, maintenance, spending, workforce, and operations intelligence tools. | OpenFMS describes itself as an open-source fleet management OS for real-time telematics. |
Plans
Motive
- Workforce Management free tierFree
- Workforce Management Free tierFree
- Motive platformPriced on request
- Paid Workforce ManagementPriced on request
- Workforce Management paid subscriptionPriced on request
In their own words
Motive
Motive is an integrated operations platform for businesses that manage physical work, bringing together safety, fleet, equipment, maintenance, spending, workforce, and operations intelligence tools. Fleet Management provides visibility into vehicle location, utilization, and health, and automates work for fleet managers, dispatchers, and maintenance teams. It includes ELD compliance, driver qualification, IFTA reporting, CSA score management, and fuel efficiency insights. Driver Safety uses AI to monitor and protect drivers, with tools intended to help safety managers prevent collisions and reduce risk. Equipment monitoring covers trailers and vehicles through hardware and OEM integrations. The App Marketplace lists 250+ pre-built integrations and third-party applications managed from the Motive Dashboard. Motive offers 24/7 phone or in-app chat support; billing support has separate weekday hours. Its Fleet App requires an active subscription and supports iOS 15.0 or later and Android 9.0 or later. Creating jobs and dispatches and assigning drivers, vehicles, and assets are available in the web Fleet Dashboard. Platform prices are not displayed, and Motive directs visitors to request a quote.