Samsara vs Motive (formerly KeepTruckin)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Fleet Management Software (2026). Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
Samsara ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #2) for Operations managers tracking and maintaining a fleet of vehicles. Best all-in-one platform for video, telematics, and compliance.
At a glance
| Samsara | Motive (formerly KeepTruckin) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Fleet Management Software (2026) | #2 / The 11 Best Fleet Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Best for | Integrated hardware/software platform | Driver-friendly ELD and workflow |
| Pricing | $$$ ($30 to $50/vehicle/mo) | $$ ($25 to $45/vehicle/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2015 | 2013 |
Samsara
Best all-in-one platform for video, telematics, and compliance.
www.samsara.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Fleet Management Software (2026)
Motive (formerly KeepTruckin)
Best for driver app usability and ELD compliance.
gomotive.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Fleet Management Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.