ELDs, compared

Hardware is a mandatory purchase plus auto-renewing subscription with no refunds; the free standalone app claim seen in reviews is NOT on Konexial's shop page (shop says subscription is required); Fleet bundles carry a $1,000 one-time onboarding fee.

Hardware: $149.99 (konexial.com shop: My20 ELD Hardware; 'requires an active ELD subscription')

Monthly: $35/mo for My20 TOWER on the 1-month term (shop lists '$35.00 - $810.00' across 1-month to 3-year terms); Fleet bundles with AI camera are $110-$155/vehicle/mo

Contract: month-to-month available (1 mo, 3 mo, 6 mo, 1 yr, 2 yr, 3 yr terms); 'Subscription auto-renews per terms', no refunds

IFTA: yes (TOWER subscription lists 'IFTA Reporting' as a core feature)

Dashcam: yes (AI cameras sold separately; bundled in Fleet plans at $110+/vehicle/mo); standalone camera price not published

Pays us: Yes · Not published. Source: ['https://konexial.com/shop/product/my20-eld-hardware/', 'https://konexial.com/my20-tower', 'https://konexial.com/product-category/eld-subscription/', 'https://konexial.com/shop/subscriptions/', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/File/Index/122cc119-aba3-cb63-e063-0100007f50cf', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List/GetListOfELDs?listType=Revoked']

Hardware is a $200 upfront purchase (not free); some pages mention tiers 'starting as low as $10' without defining them.

Hardware: $200 (gpstab.com ELD compliance page: 'IOSiX ELD: $200.00'; FreightWaves review cites $199)

Monthly: $29/mo per unit (gpstab.com/start: '$29 upfront pricing with no contract required')

Contract: month-to-month ('No contracts or long-term commitment required-start anytime with no cancellation fees')

IFTA: yes, included at no extra charge (FreightWaves review; gpstab.com positions competitors' IFTA fees as a hidden cost)

Dashcam: yes ('Dash Camera: $319.00' hardware on gpstab.com; monthly camera fee not published)

Pays us: Yes · Not published. Source: ['https://gpstab.com/start/', 'https://gpstab.com/eld-compliance-solutions/', 'https://gpstab.com/', 'https://ratings.freightwaves.com/reviews/utech-gpstab-eld-review/', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/File/Index/bf2b22bd-8893-ab2d-e053-0100007f2f86', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List/GetListOfELDs?listType=Revoked']

$79 device charge if you don't prepay a year; IFTA costs $6/mo more than the base plan; two-week return policy; no dashcam today. Registry device names begin with '!A1' / '#1' / "'All-In-One'".

Hardware: Free with annual prepay; $79 per logging device if paying monthly ('Free logging devices when you pay for a year. $79 per logging device if you choose to pay monthly')

Monthly: $19/mo per vehicle (ELD Compliance); $22/mo (ELD Track, adds GPS); $25/mo (ELD Plus, adds IFTA); $35/mo (ELD TeleTrack); $40/mo (ELD TeleTrack CARB)

Contract: month-to-month or yearly ('no long-term contracts'; 'without being locked into long-term contracts or facing costly cancellation fees')

IFTA: yes, on ELD Plus ($25/mo) and higher; not included in the $19 or $22 plans

Dashcam: not yet ('Coming soon: ... connected dashcams'); price not published

Pays us: Yes · Not published. Source: ['https://hos247.com/eld-pricing/', 'https://hos247.com/pricing/', 'https://hos247.com/resources/eld/eld-cost-per-truck/', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List/GetListOfELDs?listType=Registered', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List/GetListOfELDs?listType=Revoked']

BYOD app-based; hardware is a 2017 design, no fleet portal/GPS tracking, no IFTA automation verified, no dashcam; garmin.com product page returns 404/empty when fetched so current availability and price should be confirmed at checkout.

Hardware: $249.99 one-time (Garmin press release MSRP; garmin.com product page p/592207 did not render a price when fetched)

Monthly: $0 (Garmin: 'no subscription fees')

Contract: none (one-time purchase, no subscription)

IFTA: not published (2017 press release said IFTA logs 'will soon' be added; current product page unverifiable)

Dashcam: no (not offered as part of eLog; Garmin dezlCam navigators are separate)

Pays us: Yes · Not published. Source: ['https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/automotive/2017-introducing-the-garmin-elog-a-subscription-free-fmcsa-compliant-eld-for-truck-drivers/', 'https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/592207/', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/File/Index/3844ad75-2f37-2d47-9a0b-facd20d60220', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List/GetListOfELDs?listType=Revoked']

Subscriptions are 'paid in advance and are non-refundable' and auto-renew unless you email 7 days before renewal; 'Free ELD Device' marketing conflicts with Terms requiring an upfront hardware payment; exact plan prices not on the public site.

Hardware: not published (homepage banner says 'Free ELD Device' but Terms state 'Most of TruckX's Products require an upfront hardware payment plus a monthly/quarterly/yearly non-refundable subscription plan'; store at sales.truckx.com returned 403)

Monthly: from $30/mo per truck (truckx.com: 'ELD plans start at only $30 a month, per truck' per Google-indexed text; FAQ pages cite industry ranges of $15-$50 only)

Contract: month-to-month available ('Contract-Optional'; monthly/quarterly/yearly billing); auto-renews unless written cancellation 7 days before renewal

IFTA: yes ('Automated Quarterly IFTA Reports'); add-on cost not published

Dashcam: yes (2-Channel AI Dashcam, 4-Channel AI Dashcam Pro); price not published

Pays us: Yes · Not published. Source: ['https://truckx.com/', 'https://truckx.com/best-eld-for-owner-operators/', 'https://truckx.com/affordable-eld-for-owner-operators/', 'https://truckx.com/faqs/eld/how-much-does-an-eld-cost-monthly/', 'https://truckx.com/terms-and-conditions/', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/File/Index/1af88c1d-1f47-396f-e063-0100007f8466', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List/GetListOfELDs?listType=Revoked']

Terms: 'Device activation fees are non-refundable' (amount not published, ELD page says '$0 setup fees'); free/demo devices must be returned within 7 working days of cancellation or $95/device is charged; annual fees non-refundable. 30-day risk-free trial.

Hardware: Free with annual plans ('$0 down'); monthly-plan hardware terms not published; $95/device charged if not returned within 7 working days of cancellation

Monthly: $19.95/truck/mo (Basic: HOS, DVIR, email+chat support); $24.95/truck/mo (Premium: adds GPS tracking, IFTA, geofences, phone support)

Contract: month-to-month ('No long-term contracts required'); annual subscriptions are non-refundable once billed

IFTA: yes, on Premium ($24.95) only; not in Basic

Dashcam: not published (not listed on the ELD page)

Pays us: Yes · Not published. Source: ['https://matrackinc.com/electronic-logging-devices/', 'https://matrackinc.com/terms-and-conditions/', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/File/Index/b21cdedf-f018-9703-e053-0100007f4598', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List/GetListOfELDs?listType=Revoked']

The famous 'no monthly fee' model is gone from the current site; it is now a $30/mo subscription. Small company (WV, phone support 8am-6pm ET weekdays).

Hardware: not published as a separate line (blueinktech.com/eld.php lists '$30/mo' with no upfront hardware price; dashcam page says hardware is complimentary with an annual subscription). The $295 one-time no-fee device cited in reviews does not appear on the current site.

Monthly: $30/mo (BIT ELD: 'FMCSA logbook and HOS from $30/mo. No contracts.'); Dashcam ELD '$600/yr' or 'as low as $50/mo'

Contract: month-to-month ('Month to month. Cancel anytime.')

IFTA: yes ('HOS logs, DVIRs, and IFTA miles in one app'; separate IFTA service page)

Dashcam: yes (BIT Dashcam ELD: $600/yr or as low as $50/mo, 'dashcam included')

Pays us: Yes · Not published. Source: ['https://blueinktech.com/eld.php', 'https://blueinktech.com/', 'https://blueinktech.com/dashcam.php', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/File/Index/4d4147af-7b12-c18c-e053-0100007f3db3', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List/GetListOfELDs?listType=Revoked']

Minimum 3-year contract paid upfront even for small fleets (Samsara defines small business as fewer than 11 vehicles); pricing quote-only; 30-day return window subject to refund policy. Built for fleets, not a single-truck buyer.

Hardware: not published (bundled into 3-year license; Small Business FAQ: purchase 'includes the associated hardware, cloud software, cables, ongoing firmware updates, cellular data connectivity')

Monthly: not published (plans page lists six packages with 'Get pricing' buttons, no dollar figures)

Contract: 3yr minimum (Samsara for Small Business FAQ: 'the required minimum contract duration is a 3-year contract', paid upfront; fetch of the KB page returned 403, figure taken from Google-indexed text of that Samsara page)

IFTA: yes (IFTA listed under ELD Compliance product); add-on cost not published

Dashcam: yes (AI Dash Cams / Safety packages); price not published

Pays us: Yes · Customer referral: $200 to $2,000 per r…. Source: ['https://www.samsara.com/pricing', 'https://www.samsara.com/resources/plans', 'https://www.samsara.com/products/telematics/eld-compliance', 'https://kb.samsara.com/hc/en-us/articles/360051430351-Samsara-for-Small-Business-FAQ', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/File/Index/ae862bb0-8886-728f-e053-0100007f65a5', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List/GetListOfELDs?listType=Revoked']

Pricing is quote-only. Terms of Service: auto-renews for 12-month terms unless cancelled in writing 30 days before expiry; early cancellation requires paying 'any balance due for the remainder of the applicable full Subscription Term, including any agreed upon Replacement Fees and Restoration Fees'; trial hardware must be returned within 30 days or replacement fees are billed.

Hardware: not published (gomotive.com/pricing loads no prices without a form; Motive ToS references Order Forms, Replacement Fees and trial-hardware returns)

Monthly: not published (Motive's own FAQ only says ELDs 'usually range from $20 per month to $50 per month' industry-wide)

Contract: not published (per Order Form; Motive ToS: subscriptions auto-renew for successive 12-month periods unless 30 days written notice)

IFTA: yes (vendor: 'Manage IFTA, DVIR, and HOS in one solution'); add-on cost not published

Dashcam: yes (AI Dashcam listed as a product); price not published

Pays us: Yes · 'Earn a $150 flat fee or 10% commission…. Source: ['https://gomotive.com/pricing/', 'https://gomotive.com/guides/eld/faq/how-much-does-an-eld-cost/', 'https://gomotive.com/products/eld-compliance/', 'https://gomotive.com/legal/terms-of-service/', 'https://gomotive.com/blog/motive-eld-fmcsa-compliant/', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List/GetListOfELDs?listType=Revoked']

BYOD (Bluetooth to your phone/tablet); randmcnally.com blocks fetches so plan tiers and contract terms could not be verified from the vendor; ELD 50 is a 2016-era product.

Hardware: $149.99 (FreightWaves Ratings review: 'ELD 50: $149.99'; randmcnally.com product pages returned 403)

Monthly: from $19.95/mo (help.randmcnally.com: '$19.95/month' monthly service plan; FreightWaves: 'Plans start at $19.95 per month depending on your needs and the size of your fleet')

Contract: not published

IFTA: not published

Dashcam: not published

Pays us: Yes · Not published. Source: ['https://help.randmcnally.com/product/eld-50', 'https://ratings.freightwaves.com/reviews/rand-mcnally-eld-50-review/', 'https://www.truckinginfo.com/news/rand-mcnally-introduces-low-cost-plug-and-play-eld', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/File/Index/6196c311-5011-c524-e063-0100007faf6d', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List/GetListOfELDs?listType=Revoked']

No published pricing at all; quote-only. Registry device names begin with '!A1' and "'All in one'" (alphabet-gaming the FMCSA list).

Hardware: not published (site lists EzSmart, Ez-PT30/PT40, Ez2n1 devices but no prices; 'Check pricing' requires a form)

Monthly: not published (site says 'affordable rates with no hidden fees' and 'pay-as-you-grow')

Contract: not published

IFTA: yes (IFTA Reporting listed as a product); cost not published

Dashcam: yes (Dashcams listed as a product); price not published

Pays us: Yes · Not published. Source: ['https://ezlogz.com/pricing/', 'https://ezlogz.com/check-pricing/', 'https://ezlogz.com/eld/', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List/GetListOfELDs?listType=Registered', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List/GetListOfELDs?listType=Revoked']

Quote-only pricing behind a phone call; Fleet Complete acquired BigRoad and the standalone owner-operator pricing that made it famous is no longer published.

Hardware: not published (bigroad.com/pricing: 'For the most accurate pricing, Call Us!')

Monthly: not published on bigroad.com (2017 BusinessWire/Overdrive headline: 'BigRoad DashLink ELD is now $19.50 a Month for Owner-Operators'; both pages returned 403 and the figure is 9 years old)

Contract: not published

IFTA: yes (pricing page bundles list IFTA mileage reporting); cost not published

Dashcam: not published

Pays us: Yes · $75 per referred DashLink purchase. Source: ['https://www.bigroad.com/pricing/', 'https://bigroad.com/press-release/bigroad-launches-referral-rewards-program/', 'https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170711006037/en/BigRoad-DashLink-ELD-is-now-19.50-a-Month-for-Owner-Operators', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/File/Index/3eed8a1a-a685-ec43-e063-0100007f0003', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/File/Index/2dcd9e60-dc3b-ce28-e053-0100007f4927', 'https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/List/GetListOfELDs?listType=Revoked']