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Motive vs Verizon Connect

Updated June 2026 · A structured head-to-head comparison.

AI-powered fleet and ELD platform.

GPS fleet tracking and field service management.

The verdict

Both Motive and Verizon Connect are credible fleet management tools, and the right pick comes down to your priorities.

Choose Motive if you want a longer free trial (14 days) and a higher overall rating (4.5/5). AI-powered fleet and ELD platform.

Verizon Connect — GPS fleet tracking and field service management.

Motive vs Verizon Connect: side by side

DimensionMotiveVerizon Connect
Starting priceCustomCustom
Free planNoNo
Free trial14 daysWinner
Pricing modelSubscriptionSubscription
Best forTrucking, Fleet OperatorsEnterprise, Fleet Operators
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Ios, Android
Rating4.5/5Winner3.9/5

Motive key facts

Vendor
Motive Technologies
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
Free trial (14 days)
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android, Api
Best for
Trucking, Fleet Operators
Editor rating
4.5 / 5
Founded
2013
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, USA

Verizon Connect key facts

Vendor
Verizon
Pricing
Subscription — Custom
Free tier
No
Platforms
Web, Ios, Android
Best for
Enterprise, Fleet Operators
Editor rating
3.9 / 5
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA, USA

Frequently asked questions

Is Motive better than Verizon Connect?

Neither is universally better — Motive edges ahead on overall rating, but the best choice depends on price, platforms, and your use case. See the side-by-side table above.

Is Motive or Verizon Connect cheaper?

Motive is the more affordable of the two to get started, at custom. Motive starts at custom; Verizon Connect starts at custom.

Can Motive replace Verizon Connect?

Yes for most teams — both are fleet management tools with heavily overlapping features. The main trade-offs are pricing and platform support, covered in the comparison above.