OpenGTS vs Whip Around

OpenGTS is an open-source, web-based system for collecting and storing GPS tracking and telemetry data from remote devices, with vehicle fleets as its focus. Its described uses include taxis, delivery vehicles, equipment, ships, and personal tracking. Fleet operators can view live locations, diagnostics, and sensor data, and use customizable historical, detail, and summary reports. Custom geofences can produce arrival and departure events in reports. Accounts can contain multiple users with separate passwords and controlled access to account sections. Mapping options include OpenLayers/OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Microsoft Virtual Earth, and Mapstraction. Several tracker protocols and phone-tracking options are included, and custom devices can be added through an example communication server. Each device needs a supported communication server, which may require protocol configuration or implementation. OpenGTS is written in Java, uses an SQL database, and runs its web interface and HTTP device servers in a servlet container such as Apache Tomcat. The project is licensed under Apache License version 2 and provides installation and configuration documentation, a tutorial, JavaDocs, and a FAQ.

Whip Around is fleet software for digital inspections, maintenance, compliance, and asset performance across vehicles, equipment, supplies, and facilities. Teams can configure inspections, track defects, and manage preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, parts, and inventory. Service can be triggered by mileage or engine hours, and AI-assisted inspection photos are described as a way to identify issues and double-check inspections.

The service has a browser app for laptops and desktops and mobile apps for iOS and Android phones and tablets. Its integrations include Geotab, Samsara, Motive, Verizon Connect, GPS Insight, WEX, Coast, Fullbay, Slack, and Microsoft Teams; an open API is also available. All plans include unlimited users, the mobile app, and customer support. The Basic (Inspect) plan is free for one asset and one user. Standard (Inspect) costs $5 per month annually per asset; Pro (Maintain) costs $10 per month annually per asset. A 7-day trial of Pro requires no card details.