KEDRA VS GEOTAB

Kedra vs Geotab

Geotab is the world's largest commercial telematics platform with 4 million+ connected vehicles. But telematics hardware is not fleet compliance. Kedra is software-only — no devices to install, no hardware costs, and full UK compliance tracking from day one.

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SIDE-BY-SIDE

Feature comparison

Dimension	Kedra	Geotab
Hardware required	No — software only	Yes — GO device per vehicle
Setup time	Under 5 minutes, self-serve	Hardware installation per vehicle
Free tier	Yes — 3 vehicles free	No — hardware + subscription
Typical cost per vehicle	From £5/month (software)	From £25+/month (hardware + software)
Contract length	Month-to-month	Typically 3–5 year hardware lease
DVLA integration	Built in, automatic	No
MOT tracking	Yes — full DVSA history	No
UK tax/insurance monitoring	Yes — automatic alerts	No
GPS tracking	No — software only	Yes — live tracking + geofencing
Driver behaviour scoring	No	Yes — accelerometer + GPS
Compliance tracking	MOT, tax, insurance, licences	Seatbelt, speeding, idling
Cost/TCO analysis	All plans	Fleet analytics (operational)
AI assistant	Yes — fleet-wide AI	Data analytics platform
Walkaround checks	DVSA-aligned, 31 items, QR access	Via marketplace add-ons
UK-native	Yes — built for UK fleets	No — Canadian, global platform

THEIR STRENGTHS

Where Geotab is strong

World-leading telematics hardware

Geotab's GO device is installed in 4 million+ vehicles worldwide. Real-time GPS tracking, engine diagnostics, accelerometer data, and driver behaviour scoring. The gold standard in commercial telematics.

Massive integration marketplace

Geotab Marketplace offers hundreds of add-on solutions — dashcams, temperature monitoring, EV battery health, tyre pressure sensors. An ecosystem that extends far beyond basic tracking.

Data analytics at scale

Geotab processes billions of data points daily. Fleet analytics, benchmarking across industries, and predictive maintenance insights powered by the largest connected vehicle dataset in the world.

OUR ADVANTAGES

Where Kedra is different

No hardware, no installation

Geotab requires a physical device installed in every vehicle — scheduling, downtime, and hardware costs. Kedra is pure software. Sign up, enter a registration, and you are live. No engineer visits, no device management.

A fraction of the cost

Geotab typically costs £25+/vehicle/month including hardware lease and subscription. Kedra is £5/vehicle/month for full compliance tracking. For a 50-vehicle fleet, that is the difference between £15,000 and £3,000 per year.

UK compliance that Geotab does not offer

Geotab tracks vehicle location and driver behaviour. It does not check DVLA for MOT status, monitor tax renewals, track insurance expiry, or verify driver licences. Kedra covers all of this natively.

Works alongside Geotab

Already have Geotab installed? Kedra fills the compliance gap. Keep Geotab for tracking and telematics. Use Kedra for MOT, tax, insurance, cost analysis, and daily walkaround checks. No overlap.

WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Who should choose what

Choose Geotabif…

You need real-time GPS tracking and geofencing
Driver behaviour scoring and accident reconstruction are priorities
You need engine diagnostics and predictive maintenance from hardware data
You operate internationally and need a global telematics platform

Choose Kedra if…

You need fleet compliance tracking without installing hardware
Geotab is overkill — you need MOT, tax, and insurance monitoring, not telematics
You already have Geotab and need the compliance layer it does not cover
You want to start for free and scale without hardware commitments
You need UK-specific compliance features (DVLA, DVSA, UK tax)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kedra a Geotab alternative?+

Kedra and Geotab solve different problems. Geotab is a telematics platform (GPS hardware + tracking). Kedra is fleet compliance software (DVLA data, MOT/tax/insurance monitoring, cost analysis). If you need tracking, you need Geotab. If you need compliance, you need Kedra. Many fleets use both.

Can I use Kedra instead of Geotab to save money?+

If your primary need is fleet compliance (MOT, tax, insurance tracking) rather than GPS tracking and driver behaviour, then yes — Kedra covers compliance at a fraction of Geotab's cost. If you genuinely need real-time vehicle location, Geotab or a similar tracker is still necessary.

Does Kedra work alongside Geotab?+

Yes. Kedra handles compliance, DVLA data, cost tracking, and daily checks. Geotab handles GPS tracking, driver behaviour, and engine diagnostics. There is no overlap — they complement each other.

Why doesn't Geotab track MOT and tax status?+

Geotab is a global telematics platform focused on vehicle location and driver behaviour data from hardware. MOT and vehicle tax are UK-specific regulatory requirements that need DVLA/DVSA integration — which is outside Geotab's scope. Kedra was built specifically for this.

Do I need telematics hardware for fleet compliance?+

No. Fleet compliance (MOT, tax, insurance, driver licences, daily checks) does not require any hardware. Kedra is 100% software — it connects to the DVLA and DVSA APIs to track compliance status. Hardware is only needed if you want GPS tracking or driver behaviour data.