OnTow vs VTS Systems

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.

VTS Systems provides management software for towing, recovery, and vehicle-storage businesses. Its digital dispatch supports job assignment and tracking, driver location visibility, and route optimization. Storage tools track vehicles from impoundment through auction and title transfer, including lot locations, condition reports, fees, billing, and documents. VTS CLOUD offers packages combining towing and lot functions, with optional expansion modules; listed integrations include TomTom GPS telematics, Auto Data Direct, SaleQuick, online auto auctions, private-property integrations, and QuickBooks. CLOUD also provides mobile apps for iOS and Android, remote access from smartphones and tablets, employee login security with 2FA, and unlimited user accounts. It describes online access to 38+ state DMV records for owner, lienholder, and title details, and can prepare lien and notification letters for electronic certified mailing with return receipt requested. VTS says it supports all 50 U.S. states and Canada’s provinces and territories, with Texas its strongest legal-compliance fit. Plans range from CLOUD Bronze at $99.95 a month to CLOUD Titanium at $459.95 a month. A 30-day trial is listed.