OnTow vs RouteLedger
OnTow
ontow.caRouteLedger
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| Figure | OnTow | RouteLedger |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | C$35/mo | $59/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Spec score · Towing Software | 7.9 (#10) | 8.4 (#8) |
| Impound management | Impound Management tracks impounded vehicles, storage fees, and releases with documentation. | Impound tools record vehicle photos, plates, VINs and reasons, calculate storage fees, track releases and generate lien letters. |
| Mobile apps | Driver mobile apps support iOS and Android, GPS tracking, job updates, and digital signatures. | Native driver apps for iOS and Android are marked coming soon; the current alternative is the browser Driver Portal. |
| Privacy | OnTow states that it does not sell personal information and shares data only with service providers needed to deliver the platform. | The privacy policy says RouteLedger does not sell, trade, or rent personal information and describes sharing with service providers, payment processors, and legal authorities where required. |
Plans
RouteLedger
- Starter$59 a month
- Starter$59 a month
- Growth$119 a month
- Growth$119 a month
- Scale$249 a month
- Scale$249 a month
In their own words
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.
RouteLedger
RouteLedger has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.