OnTow vs TowPilot
OnTow
ontow.caTowPilot
towpilot.ioSide by side
| Figure | OnTow | TowPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | C$35/mo | $49/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Towing Software | 7.9 (#10) | 7.2 (#25) |
| Mobile apps | Driver mobile apps support iOS and Android, GPS tracking, job updates, and digital signatures. | The homepage links to the App Store and Google Play for TowPilot mobile applications. |
| Privacy | OnTow states that it does not sell personal information and shares data only with service providers needed to deliver the platform. | TowPilot's privacy policy says its mobile application may collect device and geolocation information, and that provider companies can access customers' personal information including geolocation when providing roadside service. |
Plans
TowPilot
- Basic AI Dispatcher$49 a month
- AI Phone Agent$299 a month
- Web App & Website Landing Page$499 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.