PTC FMS vs Simply Fleet

PTC FMS is a fleet management platform for UK commercial vehicle operators, combining vehicle, driver and asset compliance workflows. Its web Fleet Management module covers HGVs, PSVs, vans, trailers and other assets with maintenance planning, job scheduling, document storage and reminders. Twelve listed modules include tachograph analysis, licence checks, walkaround checks, training, workshop, tracking and PCN management. The Walkaround module uses DVSA-aligned questions, photo and video defect capture, workshop messaging and reports on late or missed checks. PTC Driver supports walkarounds, defect reporting, handbook sign-offs and training offline, then syncs when a signal returns. PTC Manager lets transport managers review checks, approve defects, plan training and view drivers, vehicles and depots. Both apps run on iOS and Android and are free for PTC FMS customers. Integrations include DVLA, DVSA Earned Recognition, Microlise, Samsara, Webfleet, Isotrak and Sage; Geotab data can sync through an API key. Pricing is per vehicle and module, billed monthly, with no setup fees or long contracts; no numeric price is listed.

Simply Fleet brings vehicle, driver, fuel, expense, compliance, maintenance, inspection and work-order management into one system. It runs on the web and has Android and iOS apps. A failed mobile inspection can automatically create a work order, keeping the inspection and service history together. AI tools can scan receipts and invoices, turn voice updates into structured information, recommend maintenance schedules and answer questions about fleet data. The integrations page lists telematics providers including Motive, Verizon Connect, Samsara and Geotab, as well as WEX fuel cards; those connections cost $0.50 per vehicle per month as optional add-ons. The free plan covers five vehicles and three users, with six months of data storage and ten one-time AI credits. Essential and Advanced require at least five vehicles and are listed at $3.00 and $5.00 per vehicle per month, respectively. The company describes its intended customers as fleets with roughly 50 to 500+ assets, often across locations and with workshops or compliance obligations. Its privacy policy says the app may collect precise device location during logged fill-ups or trips.